| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal Supplements and Performance Enhancers | SEP503 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
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| Goals | The effects of food supplements on athlete health, safety and regulations, benefits and possible side effects of different types of supplements are examined. The aim of the course is to evaluate products such as vitamins, minerals, herbal products in terms of athlete health, as well as ethical approaches that promote the correct use of food supplements. |
| Course Content | The benefits and uses of supplements divided into different categories such as vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, protein and amino acids are discussed in detail. Omega-3 and other fatty acids, probiotic and prebiotic supplements and antioxidants are also examined in the course. Information is provided on supplements for specific target groups, such as supplements for athletes, weight management and metabolism support products and anti-ageing supplements. Potential risks associated with the use of food supplements are evaluated, focusing on their safety, regulation, side effects and possible interactions with other drugs. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | General information about performance enhancers | Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Herbal Product Affecting the Central Nervous System | Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Herbal Product Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System | Practice Course Hours Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Diuretics and Herbal Products that Increase Blood and Blood Production | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice Research |
| 5. Week | Herbal Resources that Expand the Respiratory Tract | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice Research |
| 6. Week | Weight Management and Metabolism Supplements | Course Hours Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice |
| 7. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 8. Week | Free Oxygen Radicals and their negative effects | Course Hours Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice |
| 9. Week | Antioxidant Supplements | Research Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Regulation and Safety of Food Supplements | Practice Research Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Interactions and Side Effects of Herbal Products | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Current evidence and errors about the impact of herbal products on athlete health | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice Research |
| 13. Week | Herbal supplements that can give positive results in doping tests | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Final exam |
| Sel T., Fidanci U.R. (2013): Analyses and Importance of Performance Enhancing Substances in Sport Horses, Ankara. |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Visual Presentation | 7 | 6 | 42 |
| Verbal Expression | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Practice | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
