EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY106	EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	2	3	3	4

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	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. FEHMİ TUNCEL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of the course is to provide the students with knowledge s to examine the effect of exercise on all physiological systems
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; basic concepts related with physiology science, cell, tissue, energy metabolism, aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, anaerobic glycolysis and ATP renewal, energy consumption, oxygen uptake and oxygen deficiency, lactic acid threshold, sports and use of energy, types of unit, muscle structure, myofibril and fibril muscle movements, skeletal muscle and its movement, relation between muscle contraction types and exercise, muscle hypertrophy, proporeceptors, neuromuscular adaptation to trainings and physiological systems

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 exercise physiology
Describe the post-exercise recovery process
Describe the relation between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems
Demonstrate exercises that simulate muscle contraction types
Examine the effects of exercise on physiological systems

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	IIntroduction to the course, basic concepts of physiology science, general information about cell, tissue and systems	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading related articles	Energy Metabolism, Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Systems	Narration, question-response method
3	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Renewal of anaerobic glycolysis and ATP	Narration, question-response method, group study
4	Summarizing articles related with the subject	Energy consumption, Oxygen intake and oxygen deficiency	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Summarizing articles related with the subject	Lactic acid threshold, sports and energy use	Narration, question-response discussion method
6	Reading related articles	Recovery after exercise	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
7	Visual and written literature review	Motor unit types	Narration, question-response discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and written literature review	Muscle structure, myofibril and fibrillary muscle movements, skeletal muscle and its movement, display of related video	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
10	Visual and written literature review	Muscle contraction types and exercise relation, Muscle hypertrophy and display of related video	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
11	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Proporeceptors, neuromuscular adaptations to training	Narration, question-response discussion method
12	Visual and printed literature review and preparation of presentations	Relation between Respiratory system and exercise, assessment of student presentations	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
13	Visual and printed literature review and preparation of presentations	Relation between Circulatory system and exercise, assessment of student presentations	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
14	Visual and printed literature review and preparation of presentations	Relation between Nervous system and exercise, assessment of student presentations	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
15	Visual and printed literature review and preparation of presentations	Relation between Endocrine system and exercise, assessment of student presentations	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kraemer, W.J., Fleck, S.J. ve Deschenes, M. R. (2011).Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application. Lippincott Williams ve Wilkins, USA.
Mcardle, W.D., Katch F.I., Katch, V.L. (2006). Essentials of Exercise Physiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, USA.
Ergen, E., Demirel, H., Güner, R., Turnagöl, H., Başoğlu, S., Zergeroğlu, A.M., Ülkar, B., Hazır, T. (2015). Egzersiz Fizyolojisi. Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, Ankara.
Delavier, F. (2001). Strength Training Anatomy: Your Illustrated Guide to Muscles at Work. Champaign. Human Kinetics, USA.

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	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.				3
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.			2
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.			2
3	Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.			2
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.					4
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.			2
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.				3
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.			2
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.				3

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
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	8	3	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	2	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	100