EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY242E	EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	4	4	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to learn the effect of activity on body systems under different environmental conditions, to evaluate the problems that may occur during activity, to comprehend activity suggestions and to gain knowledge and attitudes about being used in basic practice.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Cardiovascular system and activity, cardiovascular regulation and integration, assessment of the functional capacity of the cardiovascular system, measurement of personal differences and energy capacity, daily activity tests, energy expenditure in resting and physical activity, aerobic and anaerobic training, factors affecting maximal aerobic power, recovery in the pulmonary system and activity respiratory control, acid-base balance, muscle physiology, musculoskeletal system and activity, nerve physiology, synaptic conduction.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the acute and chronic responses of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to exercise.
Explain the acute and chronic responses of the musculoskeletal and nervous system to exercise.
Explain the principles and basic concepts of aerobic and anaerobic exercise training.
Organize the exercise program according to the effects of personal and environmental factors on exercise.
Calculates basic physiological responses after exercise, acute and chronic responses to exercise.
Explain energy transfer in the body, energy expenditure during rest, physical activity and exercise.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	General Concepts of Exercise Physiology, Overview of Topics	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
2	Literature Review	nergy Transfer Systems in the Body and Exercise	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
3	Literature Review	Muscle Physiology, Musculoskeletal System and Exercise	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
4	Literature Review	Musculoskeletal System and Exercise	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
5	Literature Review	Nerve Physiology and Neural Control	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
6	Literature Review	Heart and Circulatory System and Exercise, Practice: Measurement of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
7	Literature Review	Hormonal System and Body Composition	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Respiratory Physiology and Exercise	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
10	Literature Review	Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Training, Recovery After Exercise	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
11	Literature Review	Doping in Sports	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
12	Literature Review	Women and Sports	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
13	Literature Review	Nutrition and Physical Activity	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
14	Literature Review	Final Exam Preparation	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
15	Literature Review	Final Exam Preparation	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Work, Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL.(2009), Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance. 7th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Powers S, Howley E.(2011), Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance. 8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages.
Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance 8th Edition by William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing basic and current information in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.						5
2	Has the knowledge to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the knowledge to reach scientific knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to monitor, evaluate and apply the current literature.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, it interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, defines and analyzes problems, develops solutions by considering professional and ethical values ​​based on research and evidence, shares information, and makes teamwork.					4
2	Produces solutions to the problems specific to the field in line with scientific data/evidence.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Provides health education for individuals, families and the society by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using advanced knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation, carries out a study independently and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrates embracing lifelong learning, is open to development and continues this behavior.				3
2	Identifies learning resources, access resources effectively/quickly.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shares her thoughts on the issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation with quantitative and qualitative data, and shares thoughts with experts and non-experts as an active element of the process, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.					4
2	With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment which they live.				3
3	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collects, interprets and applies data related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, cooperates with people from related disciplines during the announcement of the results and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.						5
2	With Professional identity, sets a role model to colleagues and is an example to the society.						5
3	Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society in the fields of education, practice and research.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	2	2
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	2	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	102