FITNESS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY234	FITNESS I	5	3	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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer MUHAMMED MÜCAHİT ÖZGÜÇ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of the course to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to apply the fitness exercise movements in accordance with the technique using the necessary equipments.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the Course includes definitions and concepts of Fitness, Fitness exercise methods and related movements, Fitness equipment, Fitness and ergonomics, Biomechanics and applied motion analysis, Bar holding types and spot techniques, Posture analysis, Olympic lifting techniques, Positioning of the body in cardiovascular exercises, Breathing techniques and practice in fitness exercises.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the concepts related with fitness.
Explain the selection of appropriate materials depending on exercise types.
Use technical material and equipment for Fitness.
Apply the basic fitness movements with correct technique.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information about the purpose, content and function of the course, Concepts and definitions related with Fitness	Narration, question-response, Demonstration and Discussion method
2	Visual and written literature review	Fitness exercise methods and related movements	Narration, question-response, Demonstration and Discussion method
3	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Fitness equipment (Machines, free weight, cardio instruments, auxiliary apparatus etc.)	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
4	Reading articles related with subject	Fitness and ergonomics	Narration, question-response, Demonstration and Discussion method
5	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Biomechanics and applied movement analysis	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and pair work
6	Video viewing and interpretation	Bar holding types and spot techniques and application studies	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and pair work
7	Video viewing and interpretation	Positioning of the body in works with machines and application studies	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and pair work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing and interpretation	Posture examination in studies implemented by body weight and application studies	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and pair work
10	Video viewing and interpretation	Posture examination in studies implemented by free weight and application studies	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and pair work
11	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Olympic lifting techniques and application studies	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and pair work
12	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Positioning of body in cardiovascular exercises	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
13	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Breathing techniques and applications in fitness exercises	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
14	Video viewing and interpretation	Fitness exercises application studies	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and pair work
15	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Preparation for Final examination and general review	Narration, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gregory, H.G. ve Travis, T.N. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Human Kinetics e-book, US.
Kluver, W.(2018). Related Physical Fitness Assessment. ACSM Publishing, U.S.
Powers, S.K. ve Dodd, S.L. (2018). Her Yönüyle Fitness Ve Sağlıklı Yaşam - Total Fitness and Wellness. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Alvar, B., Sell, K. ve Deuster, P. (2017). Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning. Human Kinetics e-book, US.

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.				3

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.			2

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.					4
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.					4

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.				3
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.			2

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.				3
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.		1

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.		1
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.	0
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.			2

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	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	8	2	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125