FITNESS III PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY424	FITNESS III	8	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	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer MUHAMMED MÜCAHİT ÖZGÜÇ
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; the role of fitness trainers and communication skills, the relationship between fitness and bodybuilding, 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 weekly, monthly and yearly fitness exercise program planning principles, 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.
Apply the exercises for fitness at an advanced level.
Interpret the physiological and psychological effects of fitness training techniques.
Examine the physiological and psychological effects of nutritional supplements in fitness training.
Assess the technical validity of practices for fitness exercises.
Formulate 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 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, demonstration method
6	Reading articles related with subject	Psychological impacts of different fitness training techniques	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
7	Reading articles related with subject	Physiological effect of nutritional support in fitness trainings	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and written literature review	Psychological effect of nutritional support in fitness trainings	Narration, question-response, 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	Identifies the concepts of recreation area		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.			2
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.			2
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.				3
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.			2
3	Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.		1
4	Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.		1
2	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.	0
2	Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.		1
2	Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.		1
3	Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.			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