FITNESS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EGY309	FITNESS II	5	3	2	7

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	Lecturer İSMAİL BELLİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to help students gain knowledge and skills to apply exercises for the fitness branch in advanced level and prepare a fitness exercise program.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; Fitness contest rules, the role of fitness trainers and communication skills, complementary exercises, physiological and psychological effects of different fitness training techniques and injuries, physiological and psychological effects of nutritional supplements in fitness training, cardiovascular exercises, exercises made with body weight, exercises made with exercise machines, fitness machines and free weights, errors and technical corrections made during applications for the fitness branch, exercise program planning principles before and after the fitness contest.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the categories and rules of the fitness competition.
Interpret the physiological and psychological effects of fitness trainings.
Discuss the physiological and psychological effects of nutritional supplements in fitness training.
Apply fitness exercises at an advanced level and with a correct technique.
Assess the technical validity of practices for fitness exercises.
Prepare exercise programs for the fitness branch.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fitness competition rules, competitions held around the world and in Turkey	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
2	Reading book chapters related with subject	The role of the fitness coach and communication skills	Narration, question-response, discussion and demonstration method
3	Literature review	Examination of the relation between fitness and body building	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
4	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Complementary exercises; proprioceptive, plyometric and mobility studies	Narration, demonstration method, individual and pair work
5	Literature review and video viewing	Physiological impacts of different fitness training techniques and injuries	Narration, question-response, discussion and demonstration method
6	Reading articles related with subject	Psychological impacts of different fitness training techniques	Narration, question-response, discussion and demonstration method
7	Reading articles related with subject	Physiological effect of nutritional support in fitness trainings	Narration, question-response, discussion and demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and written literature review	Psychological effect of nutritional support in fitness trainings	Narration, question-response, discussion and demonstration method
10	Reading articles related with subject	Cardiovascular exercises, body weight exercises and practice exercises	Narration, demonstration method, individual and pair work
11	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Practice exercises with fitness machines and free weights	Narration, demonstration method, individual and pair work
12	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Errors and technical correction exercises made during the applications for the fitness branch	Narration, demonstration method, individual and pair work
13	Review of sample exercise programs	Weekly and monthly fitness exercise program planning principles	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
14	Review of sample exercise programs	Annual exercise program planning principles	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
15	Examination of sample exercise programs and competition monitoring	Exercise program planning principles before and after fitness competition	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
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.						5
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.					4

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.						5
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.						5
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.					4
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.						5

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.				3

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.						5
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.					4

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.					4
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.					4

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.						5
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.						5
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.						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	5	70
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
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	5	4	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	3	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	175