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KIN 668 Ergogenic Aids in Sports Dr. John Miller Time: On Line Phone – 862-0263 E-Mail - [email protected] Course Description. In sports, faster, higher, stronger, longer, and better is what everyone wants. Athletes and coaches seek out sports ergogenics that will give them a training and performance advantage over their competition. This course will be an introduction in the use of sports ergogenic and their use in athletic competition. Grading: Quizzes 20% Test 1 40% Test 2 40% Grade Scale 93 -100 = A 90 – 92.99 = A- 87 - 89.99 = B+ 83 - 86.99 = B 77 - 79.99 = C+ 73 - 76.99 = C 70 - 72.99 = C - 67 - 69.99 = D+ 63 - 66.99 = D 60 - 62.99 = D - 80 - 82.99 = B - Course Objectives At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to: Describe the factors limiting sports performance. Describe the Limits to sports performance. Describe how athletes expand athletic barriers with sports performance aids. Explain how athletes use ergogenic supplements to boost energy and power for sports. Understand the theory of the covered sport ergogenics. Understand the health risks associated with pharmacological sport ergogenics. Be able to rate the effectiveness of the most popular sport ergogenics. Topical Outline (Modules content is the primary subject covered, Deadlines are Hard Deadlines) Week 1 • Basic Exercise Physiology • Overview of Sports Performance • Effectiveness Claims for ergogenic supplements • Research Considerations for ergogenic supplements: • Effectiveness Criteria for ergogenic supplements Week 1 Strength and Speed o Amphetamines o Arginine o Branch Chain Amino Acids o HMB o Chromium Piccolinate o Vanadium o Creatine Monohydrate Week 1 Strength/Steroids o No2 o Myostatin Inhibitors o Steroids o Growth Hormone Test 1 September 25 8:30 PM Week 2 Energy Drinks • Energy Drinks - Red bull etc. Endurance • Inosine • Breath Strips • Sodium Bicarbonate • Pyruvate • EPO • Sports Drinks Week 2 Weight Loss o Weigh Loss Mechanisms o Weight loss Claims Weight Loss Products o Caffeine o L-Carnitine o Diuretics o DHEA o Ephedrine o ALLI o Herbs o Ginseng o Yohimbe o Tribulus Terresteris Week 3 Protein o Functions o RDA o Cost o Recommendations Anti-catabolics Antioxidants o Vitamin C o Vitamin E o Selenium o Coenzyme Q10 o Zinc Week 3 Hydration/Heat considerations o Heat regulation o Sweat rate o Effects of Dehydration o Exercise Hydration Heat illness o Heat Cramps o Heat Exhaustion o Heat Stroke Return to Play Criteria Test 2 non cumulative