Sports University of Haryana,

Rai

School of Sports Sciences

Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition

(Syllabus and Regulations)

2024-25
Programme Detail
Title of the Programme: PG Diploma in Sports Nutrition

Programme Code: PSNT:

Introduction of the Programme: PG Diploma in Sports Nutrition is a one year programme, which is a
professional programme meant for preparing competent and qualified professionals to meet the professional
requirement of sports federations, franchises, coaches and players at different level of sports participation.

PG Diploma in Sports Nutrition is designed to deliver the concept and insight of nutritional requirements of
athletes on their need basis. Programme will provide the in-depth knowledge of various nutrients with their pros
and cones and on that basis it will help to develop the diet plan for the athletes.

Programme Objective:
1. To provide insight about sports nutrition
2. To enable the students to assess the nutritional requirement of athletes
3. To prepare competent professional to serve the professional need of players

Programme Structure: This PG Diploma in Sports Nutrition is a one year programme consists of core
courses, practical courses and project work. The entire programme carries credit system.

This programme is divided into two Semesters, Odd Semester and Even Semester. The normal Semester periods
are:

Odd Semester: August to December (90 Working days)

Even Semester: January to June (90 Working days)

Attendance: Students must secured an attendance of 80%. A candidate who has attendance less than 80% shall
not be permitted to appear in the end–semester examination in the course in which attendance is less than the
norms. However, it shall be open to the authorities to grant exemption to a candidate who has failed to obtain the
prescribed 80% attendance for valid reasons on production of a valid document, whereas such exemption should
not be granted in any circumstances for attendance below 70%.

Examination: There will be two sessional assessment tests and one End–Semester examination during each
semester. Sessional Test–I will be conducted after 40 working days and Sessional Test–II will be conducted after
45 working days. Sessional Test–I will be a written in nature. The students will be informed in advance about
the tentative dates of the sessional test. However, the tests are compulsory. Test will be for one hour duration.
The pattern of question paper will be decided by the respective faculty. Sessional Test–I will carry 15 marks.

Sessional Test–II will be held after 45 working days, which will be combination of variety of assessment methods
such as written test, assignment and presentation whichever will be suitable to the course. The students will be
informed in advance about the nature of assessment and the procedures. However, the tests are compulsory. The
pattern of question paper will be decided by the respective Faculty. Sessional Test–II will also carry 15 marks.

A student cannot repeat the Sessional Assessment Test–I and Sessional Test– II. However, if for any compulsive
reason the student could not attend the test, the prerogative of arranging a special test lies with the teacher in
consultation with the Head of the Department.
There will be one End–Semester Examination of 3 Hours’ duration in each course. The end semester examination
will cover all the syllabus of the course for 70% of marks. Each course shall carry a maximum of 100 marks for
the purpose of grading. A candidate who does not pass the examination in any course(s) shall be permitted to
appear in such failed course(s) in the subsequent examinations to be held in November /December or May / June.

Scheme of Evaluation:
Maximum Passing Passing Duration of
Assessment
Marks % Marks Examination
Internal Assessment 30 40% 12 1 Hours
External Assessment 70 40% 28 3 Hours

Grading: A ten point rating is used for the evaluation of the performance of the student to provide a letter grade
for each course and overall grade for the PG Diploma Programme. The letter grade assigned is given below:
Programme Structure
PG Diploma in Sports Nutrition (PSNT)
First Semester
SN Course Code Course Title Category Work Load Number of Division of Marks
of Course L P T Credit Internal External Total
Marks Marks Marks

Fundamentals of
1. PSNT-101 Human Anatomy and Theory 4 4 04 30 70 100
Physiology
2. PSNT-103
Macro Nutrients for 4 4 04
Theory 30 70 100
Exercise and Sports
3. PSNT-105 Micro Nutrients for 4 4 04
Theory 30 70 100
Exercise and Sports
4. PSNT-107 Nutrition for Weight 4 4 04
Theory 30 70 100
Management
5. PSNT-109
Energy Requirement
Practical 3 3 3 30 70 100
and Nutritional Fuelling
6. PSNT-111
Sports and Exercise
Practical 3 3 3 30 70 100
Physiology
22 600

Second Semester
SN Course Code Course Title Category Work Load Number Division of Marks
of Course L P T of Credit Internal External Total
Marks Marks Marks
Dietary Supplements &
1. PSNT-202 Theory 4 4 04 30 70 100
Ergogenic Aids
Sports Psychology &
2. PSNT-204 Theory 4 4 04 30 70 100
Nutritional Counselling
3. PSNT-206 Sports Specific Nutrition Theory 4 4 04 30 70 100
4. PSNT-208 Project Theory 2 2 02 15 35 50
Dietary supplements &
5. PSNT-210
Ergogenic Aids Mass
Practical 3 3 03 30 70 100
communication in Sports
nutrition
6. PSNT-212
Nutrition and Health
Practical 3 3 3 30 70 100
Assessment
7. PSNT-214 Internship/Field Work Practical 2 2 2 15 35 50
22 600
1st Semester
Course Title: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Course Code: PSNT-101
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hours

Learning Outcomes:

Unit I
1.1. Meaning and Concept of Anatomy and Physiology
1.2. Need and importance of the knowledge of anatomy and physiology in Sports Nutrition
1.3. Structure and functions of cells and tissue
1.4. Basic introduction of body systems.
1.5. Anatomical and Physiological difference in Male and Female.

Unit II
2.1. Structure, Composition, Classification and Function of Skeleton System
2.2. Structure, Composition, Classification and Function of Skeleton Muscle
2.3. Structure and Function of Lungs, Mechanism of Respiration
2.4. Structure and Function of Heart, Systemic and Peripheral Circulation
2.5. Structure and Function of Digestive System, Organs of Digestive System and their Function
2.6. Endocrine System and Function of Different Glands
2.7. Immunity System, Types of Immunity and Factors Affecting Immunity
2.8. Structure, Composition, Classification and Function of Nervous System

Unit III
3.1. Energy System, ATP and PC System, Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy System
3.2. Exercise Intensity and Fuel Selection, Exercise Duration and Fuel Selection
3.3. Neuromuscular Junction and Muscular Contraction
3.4. Alterations in Skeletal Muscle due to Exercise, Inactivity, and Aging
3.5. Acid Base Balance during Exercise and Importance of Acid-Base Regulation during Exercise
3.6. Muscle-Glycogen Utilisation during Exercise and Blood Glucose Homeostasis during Exercise

Unit IV
4.1. Anatomical and Physiological Effect of Exercise and Diet on Skeleton System
4.2. Anatomical and Physiological Effect of Exercise and Diet on Muscular System
4.3. Anatomical and Physiological Effect of Exercise and Diet on Respiratory System
4.4. Anatomical and Physiological Effect of Exercise and Diet on Circulatory System
4.5. Effect of Exercise and Diet on Immunity System

References:
1. Chatterjee's, C. C. (2017). Human Physiology
2. Chowdhary S. K. (2016) Concise Medical Physiology. Global Edition: Pearson
3. Guyton, A. C. & Hall, J. E. (1986). Textbook of Medical Physiology (Vol. 548). Philadelphia: Saunders
4. Hall, G. (2003). Text Book of Medical Physiology. Saunders Publishers
5. Marieb, E. N., & Keller, S. M. (2019). Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology,
6. Netter, F. H. (1990). Atlas of Human Anatomy/Frank H. Netter. East Hannover, New Jersey, 592
7. Pocock, G., Richards, C. D., & Richards, D. A. (2013). Human Physiology. Oxford University Press
8. Singh, I. B. (2007). Textbook of Anatomy with Coloured Atlas. Jaypee
9. Tortora, G. J. & Grabowski, S. R. (2003). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. John Wiley and Sons
10. Tortora, G. J. (1997). Introduction to the Human Body: The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. United
Kingdom: Wiley
11. Tortora, G. J., & Nielsen, M. (2017). Principles of human anatomy. John Wiley & Sons
1st Semester
Course Title: Macro Nutrients for Exercise and Sports
Course Code: PSNT-103
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hours
Learning Outcomes:

Unit I
1.1. Concept of Sports Nutrition, Significance of Nutrition for Sports Performance
1.2. Concept of Balanced Diet, Mal Nutrition, Macro Nutrients
1.3. Factors Determine Energy Requirements in Athletes
1.4. Relative Energy Deficiency in Female Athletes
1.5. Classification of Food and Nutritional Challenges of Vegetarian Athletes
1.6. Concept of Nutritional Periodization in Sports

Unit II
2.1. Composition and Classification of Carbohydrate
2.2. Sources, Function, Digestion and Storage of Carbohydrate, Caloric Value of Carbohydrate
2.3. Factors Determine Requirement of Carbohydrate in Sports and Exercise
2.4. Significance of Carbohydrate for Recovery and Sports Performance
2.5. Effect of Low Carbohydrate Availability on Health and Sports Performance
2.6. Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load of Food
2.7. Carbohydrate Loading for Sports Performance

Unit III
3.1. Composition and Classification of Protein
3.2. Sources, Function, Digestion and Storage of Protein, Caloric Value of Protein
3.3. Vegetarian and Non- Vegetarian Sources of Protein
3.4. Composition of Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids
3.5. Specific Function of Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids
3.6. Factors Determine Requirement of Protein in Sports and Exercise
3.7. Significance of Protein for Recovery and Sports Performance
3.8. Effect of Low Protein Availability on Health and Sports Performance

Unit IV
4.1. Composition and Classification of Fat
4.2. Sources, Function, Digestion and Storage of Fat, Caloric Value of Fat
4.3. Factors Determine Requirement of Fat in Sports and Exercise
4.4. Saturated Fat, Unsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated Fat, Monounsaturated Fat, Trans Fat, HDL and LDL
4.5. Specific Function of Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids
4.6. Significance of Fat for Recovery and Sports Performance
4.7. Effect of Low Fat Availability on Health and Sports Performance

References:
1. Bean, S. (2017). The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. Bloomsbury
2. Berg, J. M., Stryer, L., Tymoczko, J. L., & Gatto, G. J. (2015). Biochemistry: Macmillan Learning
3. Elenaor, N., Whitney, S. & Rady, R. (1993). Understanding Nutrition. Minneapolis: West Publishing Company
4. Groff, J. L. & Gropper, S. S. (1999). Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism. 3rd ed. Stamford:
Wadsworth Publication
5. Mann, J., & Truswell, S. (2017). Essentials of Human Nutrition. Oxford University Press
6. Poortmans, J. R. (Ed.). (2004). Principles of Exercise Biochemistry. Karger Publishers
7. Talwar, G. P., & Srivastava, L. M. (2002). Textbook of Biochemistry and Human Biology: Phi Learning
8. Voet, D., Voet, J. G., & Pratt, C. W. (2018). Voet's Principles of Biochemistry. Wiley Global Education
1st Semester
Course Title: Micro Nutrients for Exercise and Sports
Course Code: PSNT-105
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hours

Learning Outcomes:

Unit I
1.1. Concept of Micro Nutrients, Significance of Micro Nutrients for Sports Performance
1.2. DRVS: Estimated Average Requirements, Reference Nutrient Intake and Lower Reference Nutrient
Intakes
1.3. Types of Multivitamins: Basic Multivitamins, High Potency Multivitamins and Specialized
Multivitamins
1.4. Factors Determine Multivitamins and Multiminerals Requirement in Sports
1.5. Misconceptions about Multivitamins and Multiminerals in terms of Sports Performance
1.6. Antioxidants and Free Radicals

Unit II
2.1. Concept of Vitamin and Classification of Vitamins
2.2. Function and Storage of Vitamins
2.3. Factors Determine Daily Vitamin Requirement of Athletes
2.4. Common Vitamin Deficiency in Vegetarian Athletes and its Causes
2.5. Specific Function of Vitamins in terms of Health and Sports Performance
2.6. Specific Sources of Vitamins

Unit III
3.1. Concept of Mineral and Classification of Minerals
3.2. Function and Storage of Minerals
3.3. Factors Determine Daily Mineral Requirement of Athletes
3.4. Common Mineral Deficiency in Vegetarian Athletes and its Causes
3.5. Specific Function of Minerals in terms of Health and Sports Performance
3.6. Electrolyte Minerals and Sports Performance
3.7. Specific Sources of Minerals
Unit IV
4.1. Concept of Hydration and Significance of Hydration for Sports Performance
4.2. Factors Determine Hydration in Sports
4.3. Dehydration, its Causes and Effect on Sports Performance
4.4. Symptoms of Dehydration
4.5. Strategies of Hydration
4.6. Sports Drinks: Hypotonic, Isotonic and Hypertonic Drinks
4.7. Conditions to Choose Sports Drink Over Water

References:
1. ACSM/AND/DC. (2016). Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Medical Science in Sports and Exercise. Vol.
48(3), PP- 543-568
2. Bean, S. (2017). The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. Bloomsbury
3. Berg, J. M., Stryer, L., Tymoczko, J. L., & Gatto, G. J. (2015). Biochemistry: Macmillan Learning
4. Elenaor, N., Whitney, S. & Rady, R. (1993). Understanding Nutrition. Minneapolis: West Publishing Company
5. Groff, J. L. & Gropper, S. S. (1999). Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism. 3rd ed. Stamford:
Wadsworth Publication
6. Mann, J., & Truswell, S. (2017). Essentials of Human Nutrition. Oxford University Press
7. Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements: National Institute of Health
8. Poortmans, J. R. (Ed.). (2004). Principles of Exercise Biochemistry. Karger Publishers
9. Talwar, G. P., & Srivastava, L. M. (2002). Textbook of Biochemistry and Human Biology: Phi Learning
10. Voet, D., Voet, J. G., & Pratt, C. W. (2018). Voet's Principles of Biochemistry. Wiley Global Education
1st Semester
Course Title: Nutrition for Weight Management
Course Code: PSNT-107
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hours
Learning Outcomes:

Unit I
1.1. Introduction to Obesity
1.2. Types of Obesity: Visceral and Peripheral Obesity
1.3. Causes of Obesity in Children’s, Adults and Elderly
1.4. Health Risks Associated with Obesity
1.5. Solutions for Overcoming Obesity
1.6. Relationship of Obesity with Carbohydrate and Fat

Unit II
2.1. Introduction to Weight Management
2.2. Factors Affecting Weight Management
2.3. Consequences of Crash Dieting for Weight Reduction
2.4. Effect of Crash Dieting on Metabolic Rate
2.5. Keto Diet for Weight Management
2.6. High Protein Diet for Weight Management

Unit III
3.1. Concept and Principles of Fat Loss
3.2. Consequences of Rapid Weight Loss
3.3. Strategies to Lose Fat without Losing Muscle Mass
3.4. Dieting Versus Exercise for Fat Loss
3.5. Intervention of Dietary Fiber for Fat Loss

Unit IV
4.1. Concept and Principles of Healthy Weight Gain
4.2. Selection of Training for Healthy Weight Gain
4.3. Protein and Carbs Intake for Weight Gain
4.4. Supplements for Weight Gain

References:
1. ACSM/AND/DC. (2016). Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Medical Science in Sports and Exercise. Vol.
48(3), PP- 543-568
2. Bean, S. (2017). The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. Bloomsbury
3. Mann, J., & Truswell, S. (2017). Essentials of Human Nutrition. Oxford University Press
4. Dunford, M. Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Human Kinetics Publishers
5. Knight, K. L. & Brumels, K. Developing Clinical Proficiency in Athletic Training: A Modular Approach.
Human Kinetics Publishers
6. Heymsfield, S. B., Lohman, T. G., Wang, Z. & et. al. Human Body Composition. Second Edition, Human
Kinetics Publishers
1st Semester
Course Title: Energy Requirement and Nutritional Fuelling
Course Code: PSNT-109 (Practical)
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Unit I
1.1. Preparation of Food Nutritional Value
1.2. Calculation of Food Caloric Value
1.3. Estimation of Resting Metabolic Rate (Men & Women)
1.4. Estimation of Energy Expenditure During Different Activities
1.5. Estimation of Caloric Requirement to Maintain Body Weight
1.6. Estimation of Daily Caloric Requirement for Sports Persons as per their Training/Competition Schedule

Unit II
2.1. Estimation of Macronutrient (Carb, Protein and Fat) Requirement for Weight Maintenance, Fat Loss and
Muscle Gain
2.2. Estimation of Macronutrient (Carb, Protein and Fat) Requirements on basis of Training Intensity
2.3. Estimation of Nutritional Value of Food per Serving
2.4. Diet Planning for Sedentary Male & Female with 4 Meal in a Day
2.5. Diet Planning for an Athlete with 4-6 Meal in a Day
2.6. Diet Planning for a Vegetarian Athlete
1st Semester
Course Title: Sports and Exercise Physiology
Course Code: PSNT-111 (Practical)
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Unit I
1.1. Understanding the Concept of Warm-up and Conditioning
1.2. Understanding the Concept of Strength and Method to Develop Strength
1.3. Understanding the Concept of Endurance and Method to Develop Endurance
1.4. Understanding the Concept of Flexibility and Method to Develop Flexibility
1.5. Understanding the Concept of Speed and Method to Develop Speed
1.6. Understanding the Concept of Coordination and Method to Develop Coordination

Unit II
2.1. Understanding the Physical, Physiological and Psychological Need of Sports Persons
2.2. Understanding the Physical, Physiological and Psychological Need of Endurance Athletes
2.3. Understanding the Physical, Physiological and Psychological Need of Combat Sports Athletes
2.4. Understanding the Physical, Physiological and Psychological Need of Team Sports Athletes
2.5. Understanding the Preparation of Athletes Before and During the Competition
2.6. Understanding the Group Dynamics and Individual Differences among Athletes
PG Diploma in Sports Nutrition
2nd Semester
Course Title: Dietary Supplements & Ergogenic Aids
Course Code: PSNT-202
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hours
Learning Outcomes:

Unit I
1.1. Definition and Classifications of Ergogenic Aids
1.2. Definitions and Classifications of Sports Supplement
1.3. Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
1.4. Safety Concern of Sports Supplements
1.5. Government Protections from Dietary Supplement Hazards and Risks

Unit II
2.1. Protein Supplements: Whey Protein, Casein Protein, Soy Protein and Pea Protein
2.2. Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate and Whey Protein Hydrolysate
2.3. Loading of Protein Powder
2.4. Creatine and its Mechanism to Produce Energy
2.5. Production of Creatine in Human Body
2.6. Loading Mechanism of Creatine

Unit III
3.1. BCAA, its Benefits and Side Effects
3.2. Antioxidants, its Benefits and Side Effects
3.3. Beta-alanine, its Benefits and Side Effects
3.4. Caffeine, its Benefits and Side Effects
3.5. Ephedrine, its Benefits and Side Effects
3.6. Energy Bars and Energy Gels, Benefits and Side Effects
3.7. Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Doses and Benefits

Unit IV
4.1. Doping: Health and Professional Hazards of Doping
4.2. Types of Doping: Blood Doping, Gene Doping and Herbal Doping
4.3. Role of WADA and NADA Against Doping
4.4. Analytical Procedures and Testing of Samples from Athletes
4.5. Anabolic Steroid, Beta Blockers, Stimulants, Masking Agents, Narcotics

References:
1. Aluko, R.E. (2012). Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. Springer
2. Antonio, J., & Stout, J. R. (2002). Supplements for Endurance Athletes. Human Kinetics.
3. Bean, S. (2017). The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. Bloomsbury
4. Cooper, C. E. (2008). Drugs and Ergogenic Aids to Improve Sport Performance. Essays in Biochemistry, 44,1-
10.
5. Greenwood, M., Cooke, M. B., Ziegenfuss, T. & et. al. (2015). Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise.
Humana Press.
2nd Semester
Course Title: Sports Psychology & Nutritional Counselling
Course Code: PSNT-204
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hours
Learning Outcomes:

Unit I
1.1. Psychology Models of Food Choices: Life Courses, Influences and Personal Food System
1.2. Biological & Genetic Influences on Energy and Nutrient Intake
1.3. Neurobiology of Food Intake
1.4. Food Cravings and Addiction
1.5. Food Psychology for Health Maintenance and Fitness

Unit II
2.1. Eating Disorder in Athletes: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
2.2. Causes and Characteristics of Eating Disorder
2.3. Strategies to Manage Eating Disorder in Male and Female Athletes
2.4. Food Neophobia in Athletes: Causes and Management
2.5. Impact of Stress on Food Choices of Athletes

Unit III
3.1. Strategies to Change Dietary Behaviour
3.2. Optimism and Intention
3.3. Strategic Atomization of Food Choices
3.4. Food Neophobia in Athletes: Causes and Management
3.5. Impact of Stress on Food Choices of Athletes

Unit IV
4.1. Nutritional Care Process; Role and Skills of a Sport Dietician
4.2. Detailed Study of Nutrition Counselling Theories and Strategies
4.3. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
4.4. Stress Management & Counselling
4.5. Tools of Psychological Testing to Assess the At hlete Behaviour
4.6. Counselling of Individual Athlete and Entire Team

References:
Chen, P. J. & Antonelli, M. (2020). Conceptual Models of Food Choice: Influential Factors Related to Foods,
Individual Differences, and Society. Food. Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7766596/
2nd Semester
Course Title: Sports Specific Nutrition
Course Code: PSNT-206
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hours
Learning Outcomes:

Unit I
1.1. Types of Sports: Power Sports, Endurance Sports, Intermittent Sports, Aquatic Sports, Regulatory
Sports
1.2. Physical and Physiological Requirements of Power Sports
1.3. Physiological Effect of Strength Training
1.4. Nutritional Requirement for Strength Training
1.5. Hydration Strategies during Strength Training
1.6. Nutritional Periodization for Strength Training
1.7. Nutritional Periodization for Power Sports: Pre, During and Post Tournament
Unit II
2.1. Physical and Physiological Requirements of Endurance Sports
2.2. Nutritional Requirements for Endurances Sports
2.3. Fuel Utilization during Endurance Sports
2.4. Effect of Intensity and Volume on Nutritional Requirements of Endurance Sports
2.5. Hydration Strategies during Endurance Sports
2.6. Nutritional Periodization for Endurance Sports: Pre, During and Post Tournament
Unit III
3.1. Physical and Physiological Requirements of Intermittent Sports
3.2. Nutritional Requirements for Intermittent Sports
3.3. Fuel Utilization during Intermittent Sports
3.4. Effect of Intensity and Volume on Nutritional Requirements of Intermittent Sports
3.5. Hydration Strategies during Intermittent Sports
3.6. Nutritional Periodization for Intermittent Sports: Pre, During and Post Tournament
Unit IV
4.1. Physical and Physiological Requirements of Regulatory Sports
4.2. Nutritional Requirements for Regulatory Sports
4.3. Fuel Utilization during Regulatory Sports
4.4. Hydration Strategies during Regulatory Sports
4.5. Nutritional Periodization for Regulatory Sports: Pre, During and Post Tournament

References:
1. Berg, J. M., Stryer, L., Tymoczko, J. L., & Gatto, G. J. (2015). Biochemistry: Macmillan Learning.
2. David, L., Nelson, D. L., Cox, M. M., Stiedemann, L., McGlynn Jr, M. E., & Fay, M. R. (2000). Lehninger
principles of Biochemistry.
3. Jain, J. L. (2004). Fundamentals of Biochemistry. India: S. Chand Limited
4. Poortmans, J. R. (Ed.). (2004). Principles of Exercise Biochemistry. Karger Publishers.
5. S, S., Vasudevan, D., Vaidyanathan, K. (2019). Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students. India: Jaypee
Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
6. Talwar, G. P., & Srivastava, L. M. (2002). Textbook of Biochemistry and Human Biology: Phi Learning.
7. Voet, D., Voet, J. G., & Pratt, C. W. (2018). Voet's Principles of Biochemistry. Wiley Global Education.
8. West, E. S., & Todd, W. R. (1955). Textbook of Biochemistry: Macmillan.
2nd Semester
Course Title: Project
Course Code: PSNT-208
Maximum Marks:50
External Marks: 35
Internal Marks: 15

1. Preparation of educational material for athletes; such as mobility programmes for various disciplines and
injury prevention programmes etc.
2. Case Studies

Assessment Area Marks allotted

Sr. No.
Internal External

1 Punctuality and discipline

● Regularity
● Punctuality
● Discipline --
● Originality
● Innovation
2 Viva-voce
15
● Comprehension 35
● Critical thinking
● Confidence
● Communication
● Spontaneity and
mannerism

3 Presentation and report

● Content
● Report writing
● Powerpoint
presentation
● Language and delivery
● Audience
interaction
2nd Semester
Course Title: Dietary Supplements & Ergogenic Aids
Course Code: PSNT-210 (Practical)
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30

1.1. Composition and Brand Names of Supplements that Improve Muscle Mass, Commonly
Available in the Market and Role of Listed Nutrients in Athletic Performance
1.2. Composition and Brand Names of Carbohydrate Supplements Commonly Available in the
Market
1.3. Composition and Brand Names of Fat Supplements Commonly Available in the Market
1.4. Composition and Brand Names of Supplements Micronutrients Commonly Available in the
Market
1.5. Composition and Brand Names of Metabolite Supplements Commonly Available in the
Market.
1.6. Composition and Brand Names of Botanical Supplements Commonly Available in the
Market.
1.7. Analysis of Nutritional Composition of Whey Protein. Analysis of Different Forms of Whey
Protein
1.8. Diet Planning For Strength Athletes with Supplements for Muscle Building.
1.9. Diet Planning For Endurance Athletes with Supplements for Energy and Micronutrients. Diet.
1.10. Planning for Athlete with Clinical Conditions by adding Supplement (Planning The
Type, Quantity And Timing Of Supplement Intake)
Course Title: Nutrition and Health Assessment
Course Code: PSNT-212 (Practical)
Maximum Marks:100
External Marks: 70
Internal Marks: 30

1.1. Assessment and Interpretation of Anthropometric and Body Composition Data; Ideal Body
Composition for Different Sports
1.2. Assessment of Body Fat by Skin Fold Measurement and Bioelectrical Impedance
1.3. Methods of Dietary Assessment
1.4. Assessment of Lipids, Protein, Vitamin and Mineral Status
1.5. Estimation of Sweat Loss and Sweat Rate; Urine Volume and Indicators of Dehydration
(Water, Urine and Thirst).
Internship/Field Work
Course Code: PSNT-214
Maximum Marks:50
External Marks: 35
Internal Marks: 15
Duration: 2 Months
PSNT-Second Semester
Guidelines for Internship & Project:
• Trainees will have to complete a two-month internship, minor as well as major to obtain
Diploma in Sports Nutrition.
• The evaluation of the internship & project will be done by both the internal and external
examiners.
• The head coach of the Academy/Centre will submit a feedback form of the trainee(s) via
email or post mentioning rating points out of ten.