34. 271       Nutrition for Sports and Exercise

Fall semester 2002

Professor Susan Massad, H.S.D., R.D.
Course schedule and room: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10:30-11:20,  HH 132
Office Hours (HH 120):  Tuesday, 10:30-Noon; 1:30-3:00 p.m., Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Phone: 508-626-4743
E-mail: smassad@frc.mass.edu

Course description:

The study of the association between nutrition and exercise performance.  Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water and its effect on athletic training is stressed.   Nutrition assessment of athletes, how to measure body composition, and the use of and controversy over ergogenic aids are explored in depth.  Pre-requisites: 34.205 Nutrition Science and Applications, 33.103 General Chemistry or 33.107 Principles of Chemistry, 23.142 Introduction to Human Biology or 23.233 Human Physiology.

Course objectives:

1. Explain the influence of each major nutrient on various types of exercise.

2. Explain the basic concepts involved in energy metabolism.

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

4. Demonstrate some anthropometric measurement techniques.

5. Interpret various body composition measurements.

6. Explain conditions that influence body composition and weight management.

7. Discuss the major steps involved in the nutrition assessment process.

8. Evaluate nutritional status of athletes.

9. Make nutritional recommendations based on assessed nutritional status.

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

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, and guest lectures.

Required Texts:
1.  Williams, M.H. (2002).  Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport, 5^th edition.   
      WCB/McGraw-Hill.
2.   Headley, S., & Massad, S. (1999) Nutritional Supplements for Athletes.  NASPE
      Publications
3.   Several journal articles will be on reserve also (list attached).
 

Student responsibilities and course requirements:

1. Regular attendance.  Greater than one week’s worth of unexcused absences will result in a 5-point deduction from your total number of points earned, for each class missed.  (See section on grading).  The Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Support Services, whose office is in Peirce Hall (CASA), must approve excused absences.  If you miss a class, please see me about any announcements or handouts you may have missed.

2. Completion of three 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 3 projects, which include:* a) Computerized dietary evaluation and set of recommendations for a selected athlete, b)  Written report and oral presentation on a nutritional supplement marketed as an ergogenic aid (e.g. creatine, protein powder, “sports bars” etc.), and c) A “sports nutritional product development” project. 

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

 Course evaluation:

Exams (3): 100 points each, 300 total

Computerized diet analysis on selected athlete: 50 points

Paper and presentation on ergogenic aid: 50 points

Nutritional product development: 50 points                                 

Total points: 450

Grade:

A         420-450

A-        405-419

B+       390-404

B          375-389

B-        360-374

C+       345-359

C         330-344

C-        315-329

D+       300-314

D         285-299

D-        270-284

 Weekly topics and reading assignments

Week of:                     Topics and reading assignments:

9/2                               Overview of exercise and health-related fitness

Essentials of Exercise Physiology

Overview of the skeletal and muscular systems

Readings: Williams, chapter 1 and additional handouts

9/9                               Dietary guidelines, nutritional recommendations for better physical performance

Components of fitness, exercise recommendations

General screening and assessment for nutrition and fitness

Readings: Williams, chapter 2 and additional handouts

                                    Note: Guest speaker on 9/11: What does a Sports Nutritionist Do?

                                    Presenter: Jane Polley, M.S., R.D, Attendance mandatory

9/16                             Steps in energy metabolism during rest and exercise

Specific energy nutrient utilization during exercise

Computerized diet analysis

Begin fitness assessment and body composition analysis

Readings: Williams, chapter 3

Article: Exercise, antioxidants, and cardioprotection, Sports Science Exchange 85 Vol. 15 (2002) – No. 2

9/23                             Carbohydrate utilization during exercise

                                    Sports bars and taste testing

Readings: Williams, chapter 4

Article: Carbohydrates, hormones, and endurance performance, Sports Science Exchange 80 Vol. 14 – No.1 http://www.gssiweb.com/reflib/refs/271/sse80.cfm?pid=96

9/30                             Fat and protein utilization during exercise

                                    Readings: Williams, chapters 5 and 6

Article: Amino acids, proteins, and exercise performance, Sports Science Exchange Roundtable 42 Vol. 11 (2000) – no.4 http://www.gssiweb.com/reflib/refs/258/rt42.cfm?pid=96

10/7                             Nutritional product development lab

Begin discussion on ergogenic aids

Readings: Nutritional Supplements handbook, first half

Article: Energy Drinks: Help, Harm, or Hype? Sports Science Exchange Roundtable 84 Vol. 15 (2002) – no. 1:

http://www.gssiweb.com/reflib/refs/310/ENERGY_DRINKS_3-12-02.CFM?PID+38

Exam I, Friday, 10/10 (Will cover chapters 1-5 lecture notes)

10/14                           (Note: no classes on Monday, 10/14 – Columbus Day)

Exercise related functions of vitamins

Readings: Williams, chapter 7

Article: Can vitamin supplements improve sport performance?
Sports Science Exchange Roundtable 45 Volume 12 - Number 3: http://www.gssiweb.com/reflib/refs/290/rt45.cfm?pid=96

10/21                           Exercise related functions of minerals, water and electrolyte needs

Ergogenic aids, continued

Readings: Williams, chapters 8 and 9

Article: Risky Dietary Supplements:

Sports Science Exchange Roundtable 48 Vol. 13 (2002) – no. 2

                                    Nutritional Supplements handbook, second half

10/28                           Body weight and body composition

Readings: Williams, chapter 10

Video: NHANES

11/4                             Water and electrolyte needs, cont.

Article: Why don’t athletes drink enough during exercise, and what can be done about it? Sports Science Exchange Roundtable
#43 Vol. 12 (2001) – No. 1

http://www.gssiweb.com/reflib/refs/260/rt43.cfm?pid=96

Physiology of obesity, weight management, and weight loss

Reading, Williams, chapter 11

11/11                           (Note: no classes Monday, 11/11 – Veteran’s Day)

Athletes and eating disorders

Selected articles

Exam review

Exam II, Friday, 11/15 (Will cover chapters 6-9 lecture notes)

11/18                           Female athlete and bone health

Article: Optimizing bone health: impact of nutrition, exercise, and hormones, Sports Science Exchange 82 Vol. 14 – No. 3

http://www.gssiweb.com/reflib/refs/288/sse82.cfm?pid=96

                                    Begin presentations on ergogenic aids

11/25                           (Note: no classes on Thursday, 11/28 and Friday, 11/29 – Thanksgiving break)

Nutrition for adolescent athletes

Eating plans for selected groups of athletes

Reading: selected handouts

Student presentations on ergogenic aids, cont.

12/2                             Eating plans for selected groups of athletes

Weight gain through proper nutrition and exercise

Williams, chapter 12

Student presentations, cont.

12/9                             (Last day of classes is Friday, 12/13)

Review for final (Final will include chapters 11-12, ergogenic aids, bone health, and adolescent athletes

Final Exam: Tuesday, 12/17 at 9:00 a.m.

 DATES:

Exam I:  Friday, October 10^th

Exam II:  Friday, November 15^th

Final:    Tuesday, December 17^th at 9:00 a.m.

Nutritional product development: Due Friday, October 25^th

Computerized diet analysis on selected athlete:  Due Friday, November 1^st

Paper and presentation on ergogenic aid: Various dates by arrangement

Other pertinent information:

1.  Disabilities: Students requiring special accommodations due to a disability should contact    
      Dr. Massad during the first week of classes.

2.   Plagiarism and cheating: Students who plagiarize (copy) or who cheat in class risk formal  
      action that may result in a loss of credit for the assignment or exam in question.
3.    Please turn off cell phones and beepers prior to class.