Maricopa Community Colleges  PED146   19976-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/27/97
PED146 19976-20086 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Sports Nutrition for Fitness Professionals
Advanced principles and applications in sports nutrition for fitness professionals/trainers. Topics include nutrient needs, effectiveness and usage of ergogenic aids, sports nutrition diet, and program development.
Prerequisites: FON100 or equivalent.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED146   19976-20086 Sports Nutrition for Fitness Professionals
1. Describe the benefits and limitations of sports nutrition in exercise performance. (I)
2. Describe and calculate nutrient needs for exercise and sport activities. (II)
3. Assess and interpret effectiveness of ergogenic aids. (III)
4. Develop a sports nutrition program for elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts. (IV)
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PED146   19976-20086 Sports Nutrition for Fitness Professionals
    I. Sports nutrition
        A. History
        B. Definition
        C. Benefits relating to exercise performance
        D. Limitations relating to exercise performance
          1. Research methods
          2. Nutrition quackery
          3. Unique characteristics of athlete
      II. Nutrient requirements
          A. Energy
            1. Determining calorie expenditure for sport
            2. Storage and usage in body
              a. High intensity/duration
              b. Low intensity/duration
            3. Factors affecting energy requirements
              a. Metabolism
              b. Exercise frequency, intensity time
              c. Body size, sex
          B. Determining protein requirements based on body size and exercise
          C. Carbohydrates
            1. Requirements based on body size and exercise
            2. Carbohydrate loading theory
          D. Fat requirements based on body size and exercise
          E. Vitamins/minerals
            1. Requirements
            2. Megadose levels
          F. Water requirements based on body size, exercise, and environmental factors
        III. Ergogenic aid usage
            A. Effectiveness in sport/exercise performance
            B. Types
              1. Protein
              2. Carbohydrates
              3. Vitamin/mineral preparations
              4. Electrolyte replacements
              5. Weight/lean body mass gainers
              6. Non-nutrient supplements
            C. Contraindications
          IV. Sports nutrition programs and diets
              A. Elite athletes
                1. Marathons, 10K races
                2. Triathalons
                3. Body building
                4. Team sports
              B. Fitness enthusiasts
                1. Aerobics instructors
                2. Dancers
                3. High frequency, intensity exercisers
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