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Preparing a research plan in fitness and sports nutrition

Course Description: A mandatory course for students that addresses various issues related to physical fitness and sports nutrition, seeking scientific solutions. It analyzes physical activities to determine their needs in terms of general and specific fitness components. It also helps in understanding the principles of physical fitness and methods of developing it in light of physical growth spurts. The course highlights modern techniques in assessing physical fitness, reviews the components of a healthy diet for athletes, and discusses the optimal use of dietary supplements in enhancing physical fitness. It clarifies the role of sports nutrition in improving physical fitness and energy production systems, and sets a future vision for fitness and nutrition programs in weight management. The course also introduces recent developments in physical exertion measurement methods, critically examines some research on developing physical components, and reviews the stages of conducting research in the fields of physical fitness and sports nutrition.

Credits: 1

Objectives of the course :

The main goal of preparing a research plan is to convince the professors and discussion panel members (seminar) of the following:
1- Formulate a title for a proposed research plan in the field of fitness and sports nutrition.
2- Summarizes previous studies related to the proposed research title.
Applies the necessary research knowledge and skills to prepare a research plan.
4- It presents the theoretical and practical need and importance of a research plan in the field of physical fitness and sports nutrition.
5. Discuss the research plan, its steps, the scientific methodology, and the most prominent expected results.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:

This field clarifies the research problem and its significance, and the reasons for selecting this research problem within the field of physical fitness and sports nutrition.
Briefly describe the purpose of conducting research and study.
Explains scientific methods for solving various problems in the field of fitness and sports nutrition.
A proposed outline for the thesis chapters is defined.

Skills:

Discovers global developments at the level of related issues in the field of fitness and sports nutrition.
It addresses research problems related to the field of fitness and sports nutrition.
Modern technological applications are used to communicate, collect, analyze, and interpret data to develop creative solutions for problems related to fitness and sports nutrition.

Values and Responsibility

Commit to professional conduct and scientific integrity when preparing a research plan in the field of physical fitness and sports nutrition. .
Performs research tasks and activities in the field of physical fitness and sports nutrition effectively and independently.
Collaborates effectively within projects or research or professional groups, and leads and takes responsibility while working.

Additional information:

Measuring the extent of achievement of the course learning outcomes through direct assessment (oral exams, midterm and final written exams, homework assignments, reports and research, presentations).

Last Updated: 2026-05-11