Syllabus

Course Code: BPEd - 304    Course Name: Sports Nutrition and Weight Management

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Introduction to Sports Nutrition
i. Meaning and Definition of Sports Nutrition
ii. Basic Nutrition guidelines
iii. Role of nutrition in sports
iv. Factor to consider for developing nutrition plan
v. Meaning of balance diet and calories, calories requirements for peoples of various ages, genders and profession.
2 Nutrients and their metabolism
i. Carbohydrates: Meaning, classification, functions of carbohydratesduring exercise.
ii. Protein:Meaning, classification, functions of Proteinduring exercise.
iii. Fat: Meaning, classification, functions of Fat during exercise.
iv. Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat daily requirementfor speed &endurance based workout.
v. Vitamins and Minerals, – Meaning, classification and function
vi. Fluid and water balance in body at rest and during exercise.
3 Nutrition and Weight Management
i. Weight management: Meaning and Factor affecting weight management.
ii. BMI: (Body mass index) Meaning, BMI charts, BMI range and category.
iii. Obesity: Meaning, Causes and its types.
iv. Health Risks Associated with Obesity.
v. Solutions for overcoming Obesity
4 Planning for Weight Management
i. Nutrition – Daily calorie intake and expenditure.
ii. Design diet plan and exercise schedule for weight gain/muscle gain.
iii. Design diet plan for fat loss.
iv. Design exercise schedule for fat loss.
v. Design diet plan and exercise schedule for weight maintenance
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