FITNESS TRAINING AND METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY470	FITNESS TRAINING AND METHODS	8	2	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of the course is to help students gain the skills and knowledge to perform measurement activities of the physical and physiological responses of the team or athlete individually to the fitness training, to analyze the results of the performance measurement and to prepare the training program in the most optimal way for the physical and physiological development of the athlete.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the Course include; information about fitness training and its necessity,properties of fitness training, importance of motor features in fitness training and training methods, planning of fitness training throughout the season, formation of fitness training specific to the sport field.

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 fitness trainings and performance
Explain the appropriate training methods to improve the current condition of the athlete and the team
Apply the training methods that can be used to increase the performance level of the team or athlete
Apply the training methods that can be used to increase the performance level of the team or athlete
Solve physical problems that may arise in sports by using knowledge of fitness and training.
Analyze performance measurement results
Arrange the training program in the most optimal way for the physical and physiological development of the athlete

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic concepts and definitions about the purpose of the course and information about the content, and fitness training	Narration, question-answer, discussion method
2	Literature review	Importance and training of fitness training in sports and factors constituting fitness training	Narration, question-answer, discussion method
3	Reading related articles	The importance of durability in fitness training and the period of implementation	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
4	Visual and written literature review	Endurance training methods in fitness training	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Group Study
5	Reading related articles	The importance of strength in fitness training and the period of implementation	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
6	Visual and written literature review	Strength training methods in fitness training	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Group Study
7	Reading related articles	The importance of speed in fitness training and the period of implementation	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and written literature review	Speed training methods in fitness training	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Group Study
10	Reading related articles	The importance of mobility in fitness training and the period of implementation	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
11	Visual and written literature review	Mobility training methods in fitness training	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Group Study
12	Reading related articles	The importance of coordination in fitness training and the period of implementation	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Group Study
13	Visual and written literature review	Coordination training methods in fitness training	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
14	Examination of sample training models	Planning of fitness training	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
15	Examination of sample training models	Planning of branch specific fitness trainings	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sevim, Y. (2007). Antrenman bilgisi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. Ankara
Bompa, T. O. & Buzzichelli, C. (2018). Periodization-: theory and methodology of training. Human Kinetics. USA
Dündar, U. (2013). Antrenman Teorisi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara
Günay, E., Şıktar, E., Şıktar, E. (2018). Antrenman Bilimi. Gazi Kitapevi, Ankara

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.			2

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.	0

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.						5

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.						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.					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.				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.					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.				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	2	28
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	7	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	4	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125