Download KIN 668 Ergogenic Aids in Sports Dr. John Miller Time: On Line

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
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Basic Exercise Physiology
•
Overview of Sports Performance
•
Effectiveness Claims for ergogenic supplements
•
Research Considerations for ergogenic supplements:
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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
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Energy Drinks - Red bull etc.
Endurance
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Inosine
•
Breath Strips
•
Sodium Bicarbonate
•
Pyruvate
•
EPO
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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