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KINESIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ANY312 KINESIOLOGY 6 2 2 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
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 Assoc.Prof. MEHMET SOYAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of the course is to help students gain knowledge to analyze kinesiological movements specific to the sports branch.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; Basic characteristics and basic concepts in kinesiology, joint kinematics, forces in musculoskeletal system, leverage in muscular-skeletal system and mechanical advantage, joint structures and functions, muscle morphology, strength development and muscle fatigue, electro-myography, kinetic measurement systems and specific kinesiology movement examples.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define basic concepts related with kinesiology.
Explain the musculo-skeletal system movements in anatomical terms.
Explain the muscular and bone structures in the upper extremity joint regions.
Analyze the specific kinesiological movements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - General explanations about the course, basic characteristics and basic concepts in Kinesiology Narration, question-response method
2 Literature review Joint kinematics, Musculoskeletal forces, musculoskeletal torques Narration, question-response and demonstration method
3 Reading books related with the subject Leverages in musculoskeletal system and mechanical advantage Narration, question-response and demonstration method
4 Reading books related with the subject Joint structures and their functions Narration, question-response and demonstration method
5 Reading books related with the subject Muscle morphology, strength development and muscle fatigue Narration, question-response and demonstration method
6 Visual and written literature review Muscle morphology, strength development and muscle fatigue Narration, question-response and demonstration method
7 Visual and written literature review Electro-myography Narration, question-response and demonstration method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Visual and written literature review Electro-myography Narration, question-response and demonstration method
10 Reading related articles Kinetic measurement systems, simple machines of the body Narration, question-response, discussion and demonstration method
11 Visual and written literature review Bones and joints in shoulder region Narration, question-response and demonstration method
12 Visual and written literature review Bones, joints and muscles in the elbow and wrist region Narration, question-response and demonstration method
13 Visual and written literature review Bones, joints and muscles in the hand area Narration, question-response and demonstration method
14 Literature review and preparing of presentation Examples of specific kinesiological movements, student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
15 Literature review and preparing of presentation Examples of specific kinesiological movements, student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Delavier, F. (2001). Strength Training Anatomy: Your illustrated guide to muscles at work. Champaign. Human Kinetics, USA
Kanbir, O. (2007). İnsan Anatomisi: Hareket Sistemi. Ekin Kitapevi Yayınları, Bursa
Behnke, A. ve Robert S. (2001). Kinetic Anatomy. Champaign, Human Kinetics. USA
Mirel, A.H. ve Koşar, Ş.N. (2006). İnsan Anatomisi Ve Kineziyolojisi. Nobel Yayın, Ankara

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
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 5 35
Mid-Term Exam 7 3 21
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 43 0 125
Total Workload of the Course Unit 125
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0