ABOUT THE COURSE:This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of supplements, focusing on their role in sports performance, health, and recovery. We will explore various types of supplements, including dietary, sports, and ergogenic aids. The course will cover commonly used supplements such as protein powders, creatine, electrolytes, and vitamins, while also examining sport-specific needs, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Additionally, we will discuss the manufacturing process, safety concerns, and ethical considerations surrounding supplements. By the end of the course, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of how supplements can support athletic performance and well-being.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Practicing nutritionists/dietitians, Graduate and Post-graduate students of Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical graduates, Students from Sports science, Physical education, Physiotherapy and Sports coaches.PREREQUISITES: Sports science and NutritionINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Sports Authority of India, NSNIS Patiala, National Institute of Sports Performance Analysis

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction and Overview of Dietary supplements and Ergogenic aids
1.Introduction to supplements
2.Dietary supplements
3.Sports supplements and Ergogenic aids
4.Psychology behind supplement usage (2 sessions)
Week 2:Common Sports Supplements – Sports Drinks, Proteins supplements and Mass gainers
1.Electrolyte and Sports Drinks (2 sessions)
2.Protein supplements (2 sessions)
3.Mass Gainers
Week 3:Common Sports Supplements – Amino acids, Caffeine, Creatine and Nitrates
1.Amino acids (2 sessions)
2.Caffeine
3.Creatine
4.Nitrates
Week 4:Common Sports Supplements – Beta alanine, Sodium bicarbonate, Pre-workout mixes and Omega -3 supplements
1.Beta alanine
2.Sodium bi carbonate
3.Pre workout mixes (2 sessions)
4.Omega 3
Week 5:Common Sports Supplements – Supplements for Joint health, Spirulina and Vitamins & Minerals
1.Supplements for joint health
2.Spirulina
3.Vitamins and Minerals (3 sessions)
Week 6:Common Sports Supplements – Weight loss supplements, prebiotics / probiotics, herbal supplements and meal replacers
1.Weight loss supplements
2.Pre biotics & Pro biotics
3.Herbal supplements (2 sessions)
4.Meal replacers
Week 7:Sport-specific supplements – Power & Strength Sports
1.Power and strength sports (5 sessions)
Week 8:Sport-specific supplements – Endurance, Skill and Racquet sports
1.Endurance sports (3 sessions)
2.Skill sports
3.Raquet sports
Week 9:Sport-specific supplements – Supplement s for Injury Prevention and Sports Rehabilitation
1.Team sports (2 sessions)
2.Supplements for Injury prevention
3.Supplements for Sports Rehabilitation (2 sessions)
Week 10:Sports supplements & ADRVs and Do athletes need supplements?
1.What are ADRVs
2.Athletes’ responsibility
3.Precautionary measures to avoid ADRVs
4.Why and when athletes need supplements?
5.What is essential and what is not?
Week 11:Ergogenic Aids in Sports and Exercise: Protocols, Efficacy, Safety and Regulatory Aspects, Do’s and Don’ts for buying and using supplements, Industrial manufacturing aspects of supplements
1.Ergogenic aids prescription and efficacy protocols
2.Safety and regulatory aspects of supplements
3.Industrial manufacturing aspects of supplements (2 sessions)
4.Do’s and Don’ts for buying and using supplements
Week 12:Supplement industry and career pathway, Module Recap and Summary
1.Supplement industry and career pathway (2 sessions)
2.Module recap (part 1)
3.Module recap (part 2)
4.Module summary