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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NASIR MUSTAFA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information and attitude on understanding the effects of activity on body systems under different environmental conditions, evaluating potential problems that may occur during activity, comprehending activity recommendations, and applying them 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)
Explains the acute and chronic responses of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to exercise.
Explains the acute and chronic responses of the musculoskeletal and nervous system to exercise.
Explains the principles and basic concepts of aerobic and anaerobic exercise training.
Organizes 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.
Explains 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	Individual Study	Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Basic Concepts, Role of Exercise Physiology in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice
2	Individual Study	Muscle Physiology, Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction, Musculoskeletal System and Exercise	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
3	Individual Study	Energy Systems, Energy Production and Utilization During Exercise	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
4	Individual Study	Neural Physiology, Motor Unit, Neural Control of Exercise	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
5	Individual Study	Cardiovascular System and Exercise, Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Measurement	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
6	Online Learning	Respiratory Physiology and Exercise	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
7	Online Learning	Endocrine System, Hormones and Exercise, Body Composition	Demonstration and Practice
8	Online Learning	Extracellular Matrix, Connective Tissue and Exercise	Demonstration and Practice
9	Online Learning	Post-Exercise Recovery Physiology	Demonstration and Practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Problem Solving	Women and Exercise - Practice Exam	Practical Application
12	Database Review	Nutrition and Physical Activity	Demonstration and Practice
13	Problem Solving	Exercise Prescription, Loading Principles and Individualization	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
14	Online Learning	Doping in Sports, Physiological Effects and Ethics	Lecture, Discussion
15	Individual Study	Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Physiology	Demonstration and Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arıkan, H., Ergün, N., Özdinçler, A. R., & Tuğay, B. U. (3. baskı). Klinik egzersiz fizyolojisi.
Ehrman, J. K., Gordon, P. M., Visich, P. S., & Keteyian, S. J. (Eds.). (2019). ACSM’s clinical exercise physiology (2nd ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Kaya Utlu, D. (Ed.). (2023). Functional exercise anatomy and physiology for physiotherapists. Springer.
McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (2009). Exercise physiology: Nutrition, energy, and human performance (7th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Powers, S. K., & Howley, E. T. (2011). Exercise physiology: Theory and application to fitness and performance (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary						5
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.				3
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.					4
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs					4
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy				3
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.				3
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements					4

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	14	2	28
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	14	2	28
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	0	107