34.960.1 Sports Nutrition Spring 2004

Instructors: Jessica Hodge, Ph.D Office: HH 107 Phone: 508-626-4753

Susan Massad, H.S.D, RD Office: HH 120 Phone: 508-626-4743

Guest lecturers: Jane Polley, RD, and Tim Crowley

Department of Consumer Sciences

Framingham State College

Course description:

The study of the inter-relationship between dietary practices and athletic performance. Emphasis is placed on the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water on exercise parameters. Body composition measurements and standards, weight management principles, and nutrition assessment are included. He use of and controversy over ergogenic aids are discussed.

Course objectives:

1. Explain the specific roles of the major nutrients on various types of exercise

2. Discuss the physiology of anaerobic and aerobic exercise

3. Explain the effects of various dietary manipulation techniques on exercise performance

4. Explain the procedures that are involved in health screening and medical evaluation

5. Explain the procedures involved in dietary assessment

6. Discuss assessment of body size and composition

7. Demonstrate anthropometric measurements

8. Discuss nutritional needs of athletes in various age categories

9. Make nutritional recommendations for athletes who participate in various sports categories

10. Evaluate nutritional status of athletes and devise nutritional plans

11. Discuss major types of ergogenic aids and their effects on the body.

12. Make recommendations for exercise under unusual conditions (e.g. high altitudes or extreme temperatures)

Teaching methodology

This format of the class will consist of lecture, discussion, some applied experiences, such as (but not limited to): anthropometric measurements, computerized diet analysis, field trips to our fitness center, and guest lectures.

Text:

Rosenbloom, C.A., Editor (2000). Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People, Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group, American Dietetic Association.

Student responsibilities and course requirements:

1. Regular attendance. This course meets only once per week. If you need to be absent for any reason, please leave a message with Dr. Hodge or Dr. Massad prior to the class. Greater than two unexcused absences will result in a 15-point deduction from your total number of points earned, for each class missed. (See section on grading).

2. Completion of two non-cumulative exams

Make-up exams will not be given if you fail to attend class on the exam date, without an excused absence.

3. Participation in class discussion

The format of this class will be split between lecture and small group discussion.

4. Completion of 2 projects, which include:*

1. Debate on a nutritional supplement marketed as an ergogenic aid (e.g. creatine, protein powder, “sports bars” etc.)
2. A paper and oral presentation on a nutritional plan for a selected type of sport with special dietary modifications

*Specific details for each project will be given on separate handouts.

Course Evaluation:

Exams (2): 100 points each

Debate on ergogenic aid: 50 points

Project on nutritional plan/dietary modifications: 250 points

Total points: 500

Grade:

A 465-500

A- 450-464

B+ 435-449

B 418-434

B- 400-417

C+ 385-399

C 368-384

C- 350-367

D+ 335-349

D 317-334

D- 300-316

E <300

Date	Instructor	Topic	Chapter	Assignment
1/26/04	Crowley Hodge	Exercise Physiology Exercise and CHO	Chap. 1, 2
2/2/04	Crowley Hodge	Exercise Physiology Exercise and Proteins	Chap. 3
2/9/04	Crowley Hodge	Exercise Physiology Exercise and Lipids	Chap. 4
2/16/04	Hodge	Exercise and Vitamins and Minerals Fluid and Electrolytes	Chap. 5,6
2/23/04	Massad	Assessment	Chap. 8-13
3/1/04	Massad	Assessment	“
3/8/04	Massad	Exam 1 on Exercise Physiology and Chapters 1-13		Laptop search for pros/cons of ergogenic aids
3/15/04		Spring Break – ENJOY!!!
3/22/04	Massad	Ergogenic Aids debates	Chap. 7.
3/29/04	Crowley Massad Hodge	Assessment methods PowerPoint		diet analysis, stress test, sit-n-reach, step test
4/5/04 – or 4/7?WED	Polley	videotape lecture	Chap. 14-17
4/12/04 or 4/14?	Polley Hodge	Lecture from Wed, 4/3
4/19/04 – or 4/21 WED?	Polley	videotape lecture	Chap. 21-28
4/26/04 or 4/28?	Polley Hodge	Lecture from Wed, 4/10
5/3/04	Hodge	Presentation preparation Sports Bar food lab		PowerPoint
5/10/04	Hodge	Exam 2	Chap. 14-17, 21-28	Sports bar and drink taste tests
	All	Presentations Wellness Center		stress test, sit-n-reach, step test