Instructor:
Janice L. Radcliffe, Ph.D.
Phone: 346-0672
Office: 176 Esslinger
Email: janrad@oregon.uoregon.edu
Text: Burke E. R., and J.R. Berning. Training Nutrition. The Diet and Nutrition Guide for Peak Performance. Cooper Publishing Group, Carmel, IN, 1996.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:
In-class activities include: (a) assessment of body composition; (b) development of effective goals and objectives; (c) evaluation of personal nutrition practices; and (d) analysis of nutritional supplements and sport drinks.
Lecture topics include: (a) energy availability for athletic performance; (b) optimal body composition for athletic performance; (c) body composition -- assessment techniques; (d) training and nutrition strategies for fat loss and muscle gain; and (e) recovery nutrition.
Body composition assessment
10% Dietary supplement
assignment/report 10% 2-day dietary records (one
with computer analysis) 10% Exam 1 30% Exam 2 25% Participation points/team
learning activities 15%
You must attend at least 80% of the total class meetings to pass the class and receive credit. Since this class meets a total of 20 sessions, you are allowed a maximum of 4 absences, regardless of the reason for the absence.
What constitutes an ABSENCE? Missing a class due to any of the following reason constitutes an absence: Late registration, Outdoor Education, Camp Adventure, illness- with or without a physician's statement, injury, wedding, funeral, Athletic Department event or travel, Club Sports event or travel, skipping, or any other reason that keeps you from attending class. If you must miss more than 4 classes due to any of the above reasons, or any other reasons, I encourage you to take the class non-credit.
The exams will cover information provided during lecture and lab activities, all handouts, and all assigned readings. The format will be as follows: Combined multiple choice and true-false questions; matching; and short answer questions. Exam #2 will be given Tuesday, Dec 10th at 10:15 am. It will not be comprehensive.
DATE TOPIC READING Mon, 9/30 Course introduction
Fwd & Intro Wed, 10/2 Understanding the three
energy systems; teams Ch 1; pp 1-6 Mon, 10/7 Factors affecting fuel
utilization; meal planning Ch 1; pp 6-10 Wed, 10/9 Optimal mix of energy
nutrients. Calculating yours! Diet record
instructions Ch 2: pp 11-16 Mon, 10/14 'Special' diets: Are they for
athletes? Fad diets and vegetarianism. Diet record 1 is
due! Handouts Wed, 10/16 Special diets cont. Diet
analysis of 3 students with different goals. Presentation
instructions Ch 2: pp 16-24 Mon, 10/21 BEFORE: Pre-event nutrition
Ch 3: pp 25-36 Wed, 10/23 DURING: Hydration and
snacking Ch 3: pp 36-47 Mon, 10/28 AFTER: Recovery nutrition:
The 4 'R's of recovery Ch 3: pp 48-53 Wed, 10/30 Protein and
performance Ch 4: pp 55-69 Mon, 11/4 Carbohydrate and fat; Review
Ch 4: pp 70-76 Wed, 11/6 EXAM 1 (30 pts) Mon, 11/11 Vitamins and minerals w/
special emphasis on antioxidants Ch 5: pp 79-90 Wed, 11/13 Nutritional ergogenic aids.
Consumer awareness Ch 6: pp 91-104 Mon, 11/18 Nutritional supplement
presentations today! Wed, 11/20 Optimal body composition for
performance: is it a myth? Diet record/computer analysis
instructions Ch 7: pp 105-117 Mon, 11/25 Body comp. testing: Wear
shorts & t-shirt. Bring a calculator! Wed, 11/27 Eating disorders and
athletes: Film. Diet record/analysis and body comp
worksheets due Ch 7: pp 121-126 Mon, 12/02 Healthy weight loss
strategies Ch 7: 117-21 126-9 Wed, 12/04 Healthy muscle gain
strategies - review for Exam 2 Tues, 12/10 Exam 2 at 10:15 am (25
pts)
Tufts University Nutrition Navigator
Gatorade Sport Science Institute (must register)
Univ. of Illinois Sports and Nutrition
USOC's Education Site (download 'Olympic Coach')
USDA Food and Nutrition
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy (diet analysis)
Centers for Disease Control (Exercise & Nutrition)
FDA Dietary Supplements Information
National Strength and Conditioning Association
American College of Sports Medicine
NCAA Supplement and Drug Information
Drug-free Competition Site
Vegetarian Diets (Position of the ADA)
National Center for Drug-free Sports
International Food Information Council Foundation (glossary of terms:-)