1. Kinesiology 380 Diet, Supplements and Athletic Performance Fall 2007

2. Course Website www.courses.umass.edu/kin380 BOOKMARK IT AND CHECK REGULARLY! Office Hours: TUESDAY 10:30-12, Totman 107 Email: bbraun@kin.umass.edu

3. Course Outline 1.Course skills: Reading, finding and understanding scientific literature. 2.UNIT 1: Basic metabolism necessary to understand the mechanisms behind supplements. 3.UNIT 2: Eating to Enhance Performance 4.UNIT 3: Supplements for Endurance, Strength and Weight loss 5.UNIT 4: Adaptogens and Antioxidants

4. Assignments 2 Midterm Exams 1 Final (Cumulative) 1 Critical Review Paper (5-8 pages) 1 Group Project Class participation

5. Keys to success... Come to class... Ask questions! Write in a clear style on all exams and on the paper. Participate in review sessions. Read the lecture material before class. Don’t memorize, try to understand concepts.

6. Expectations Play hard all the time If it’s not making sense – ask me to clarify Think! Make connections with what you already know Be flexible – the syllabus is written on paper – not in stone Enjoy it Respect us; we’ll respect you

7. Switching gears... How to find, read and manage scientific literature... What is scientific literature? –Peer Reviewed Journals. Ex: American Journal of Applied Physiology Ex: New England Journal of Medicine What is NOT scientific literature? –Periodicals Ex: Shape Magazine Ex: New York Times, Health Section

8. Scientific Journal Articles Why do we care? –Finding, sorting and understanding research is a skill. Who (what professions could we go into) would benefit being good at finding, reading and understanding scientific articles? How? If research is a skill, then how can we practice it?

9. Finding Appropriate Scientific Research Need to find info on: ______ What do I do first? Resources available to me: –Internet –UMass Library –Internet & UMass Library (BEST OPTION) Most basic searching tool: Google Scholar

10. Surfing for Science Accessing Online Journals: –Pubmed (www.pubmed.com)www.pubmed.com –Google Scholar (www.google.com) –Highwire (www.highwirepress.com) –Refworks (www.library.umass.edu)www.library.umass.edu Assignment: