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Advanced study in athlete nutrition

Course Description: This course describes the main areas of sports nutrition and defines its general principles and foundations by identifying major and minor nutrients, along with their related digestion, absorption, metabolism, and storage processes. It also covers important dietary guidelines and recommendations for athletes and presents some scientific strategies that can be used.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

This course aims to provide knowledge of sports nutrition.
1. Lists the main areas of sports nutrition.
Explains the general principles and foundations of sports nutrition.
3. Lists macronutrients and micronutrients and their associated processes of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and storage.
4. Reviews the most important nutritional guidelines and recommendations for athletes and presents some scientific strategies that can be used.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding:
1.1 Explains what sports nutrition is and its importance, the components of nutrients, and the stages of digestion, absorption, and utilization.
1.2 Relates the body's nutritional needs to the level of physical performance according to each activity.
1.3 Determine the body's fluid needs during training and the relationship between fluid imbalance and performance level.
1.4 Discusses the relationship between vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and athlete health
2.0 Skills:
2.1 Calculates the body's calorie needs and matches them to the intensity of physical activity
The body's fluid needs
2.2 Modern technological applications are used in designing nutrition programs for athletes.
3.0 Values, Independence, and Responsibility
3.1 Demonstrates scientific integrity and honesty when dealing with issues and problems related to athlete nutrition.
3.2 Performs tasks and activities in the sports nutrition program effectively and independently.
3.3 Collaborates effectively within projects or research/professional groups, demonstrating leadership and responsibility during work.

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  • Last updated: 2026-06-07

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