LIFELONG SPORTS AND EXERCISE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EGY412	LIFELONG SPORTS AND EXERCISE	8	3	3	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	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
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 the knowledge and skill to explain the importance of exercising and sports throughout the life and to choose the appropriate exercise type for the individual's characteristics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; the disadvantages of sedentary life in terms of health, concept of life long sports concept in the world and in Turkey, importance of sports and exercise, scientific foundations of lifelong sports, effects of regular lifelong sports practice on human health, the purpose of aerobic exercise, sports for women, elderly and children, factors affecting lifelong sports, selecting the exercise for lifelong sports, flexibility and some stretching exercises.

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 sports and exercise.
Describe the impacts of lifelong regular exercise practices on human health.
Describe the factors that prevent exercise and sports to become lifestyle habits.
Explain the importance of lifelong exercise and sport.
Apply exercises on stretching exercises.
Select the type of exercise that suits the individual's characteristics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General information about the course, disadvantages of sedentary life in terms of health	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Concept of lifetime sports in the world and in Turkey, importance of sports and exercise for all ages	Narration, question-response and discussion method
3	Literature review	Scientific basis of lifelong sport	Narration, question-response method
4	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Impacts of regular lifelong sports on human health; student presentations	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
5	Literature review	Goals of aerobic exercise; student presentations	Narration, question-response method
6	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Sports in women; student presentations	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
7	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Sports during old age; student presentations	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Children and sports; student presentations	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
10	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Obesity weight control and lifelong sport; student presentations	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
11	Reading related articles	The effects of walking on human health	Narration, question-response discussion method
12	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Nutrition for health	Narration, question-response method
13	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Factors affecting lifelong sport	Narration, question-response method
14	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Selecting exercise in lifelong sports	Narration, question-response method
15	Video viewing	Flexibility and stretching exercises	Narration, question-response method, pair studies
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kale, R. (2002). Yaşam Boyu Spor. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara
Zorba, E. (2006). Yaşam Boyu Spor. Berday yayıncılık, Ankara
Güleç, İ., Çelik, S., & Demirhan, B. (2012). Yaşam Boyu Öğrenme Nedir? Kavram Ve Kapsamı Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme. Sakarya University Journal Of Education, 2(3), 34-48.
Baltacı, G. (2008). Cocuk Ve Spor. Hacettepe Üniversitesi-Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Fizik Tedavi Ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü, Birinci Basım: Şubat. Ankara.
Douillard, J. (2001). Body, Mind and Sport. Random house, New York.

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.					4
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.					4

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.		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.					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.				3
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.		1
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.			2

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.				3
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.		1
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.			2
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.			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	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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125