SILVER OAK UNIVERSITY
College of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Course Name: Fitness & Nutrition
Course Code: 1140333309
Year: 3rd
Prerequisite:
Biochemistry, Exercise Therapy II, Human Physiology
Course Objectives:
1. To provide comprehensive knowledge of human nutrition and its role in enhancing
physical health and performance.
2. To equip students with practical skills in designing individualized fitness and nutrition
plans.
3. To promote understanding of the interplay between exercise physiology and dietary
practices for optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Teaching Scheme:
Duration Teaching Scheme
L T P Contact Hours Credit
Per Term 1 0 1 2 2
Per Year 1 0 1 2 4
1 credit = 1 classroom lecture per week for 1 term or 2 Practical/clinical hours per week for 1 term.
Contents:
Teaching
Unit Topics % Weightage
Hours
Concept of Fitness and Wellness:
Significance in Modern times, Scope of Fitness Trainer
and Health and Fitness Component, Health Screening-
Health Conditions that affect Physical Activity and
Medication, Client Preferences, Expectations and
1 4 10
Lifestyle information, Physical Screening and General
Principles of Training, Training consideration while
selecting nature of exercise and Understanding
suitability and forms of exercise for fitness.
Types of exercise:
Calisthenics, Aerobics and Dance, Weight Training,
Yoga and Other forms of Exercise, Designing fitness
program for-Sedentary and active population for
Different Age groups and Different fitness levels.
Designing Weight Reduction training, Fitness and
Rehabilitation Training Consideration for-Obese adult
and Diabetic Subjects, Nutrition- Caloric
Consumption, Weight variation due to dietary habit,
Physiological and Metabolic changes during exercise.
The energy support in aerobic and anaerobic activity,
2 Relationship of Exercise with heart rate, equation for 15 40
calculating heart rate zones for various exercises
intensities, Recommended nutritional intakes, Dietary
guidelines and Nutrient needs for people with different
life style and Sport.
Selection of training organization of trainer and Layout
of Health Clubs and fitness center, Procurement of
Equipment and their maintenance in Personal
Management and Legal Responsibilities, Facilities,
Equipment, Supervision, Instruction and Safety
Guidelines.
Exercise recommendation and testing.
Nutrition:
Concept of Food and Nutrition, Balanced Diet, Food
Pyramid Index.
Macro and Micronutrients: Types, functions and
classification system.
Carbohydrates: Types, RDA data, Glycemic index.
Sources of Fats, saturated, unsaturated fats,
3 recommended intake, importance of fat in diet, fats in 15 40
health and disease.
Protein: Types EAA, function, assessing quality of
proteins, selecting incomplete proteins, RDA sources.
Vitamins and Minerals: Types, functions,
sources, and minerals - calcium, phosphorus, iron,
magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride. Trace
elements -Sources and functions.
Diet & Exercise Plan:
Determining Caloric Intake and Expenditure,
4 Obesity, Causes and Preventing. 4 10
Measures – Role of Diet and Exercise, Importance of
hydration in exercise.
Course Outcome:
Sr. No. CO Statement Unit No
Describe the importance of fitness in general for all the population
CO-1 1
groups.
CO-2 Analyze the patient using various fitness testing parameters 2
Describe the importance of nutrition in the field of Fitness and
CO-3 3
healthy living.
CO-4 Plan an Exercise and Diet plan for various individuals 4
Teaching & Learning Methodology:
1. Interactive Lectures
2. Group discussion
3. Practical sessions
4. PPT Presentation
5. Project Work
List of Experiments: Total hours: 38
Sr. No. Practical Name
1 Body weight training
2 Circuit Training
3 High Intensity Interval Training
4 Aerobics Exercise
5 Weight lifting
Books Recommended:
1. CSM's Health and Fitness Journal. "A Whole-istic Approach to Wellness." New York:
Springer Publishing Company.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Ten Great Public Health Accomplishments-
United States 1900-1999." Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports.
3. Corbin C, Welk G, Corbin W. "Concepts of Fitness and Wellness: A Comprehensive
Lifestyle Approach." USA: McGraw-Hill.
List of Open-Source Software/learning Website:
● https://www.physio-pedia.com/home/
● https://www.fitnessblender.com/
● https://www.nutritiondata.self.com/
CO-PO-PSO Matrix:
Co.
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PSO1 PSO2
No.
CO-1 3 2 - - - 2 1 - - - 3 2
CO-2 3 1 - - - 2 1 - - - 1 2
CO-3 2 2 - - - 1 1 - - - 1 3
CO-4 2 1 1 3 2 1 1 - 1 1 2 3
