FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR 209 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Exercise Physiology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FTR 209
Fall
2
2
3
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to teach the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the pulmonary, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and hormonal systems in sedentary people, athletes, individuals with chronic diseases and geriatric individuals.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define the physiological responses to exercise;
  • explain the change of energy metabolism in exercise and the differences in energy systems in different exercise types;
  • identify the effects of exercise on chronic diseases, adults and athletes;
  • define the basics of evaluating exercise performance;
  • discuss the effects of exercise on healthy life.
Course Description This course covers cardiovascular system and exercise, cardiovascular regulation, evaluation of functional capacity, measurement of energy capacity, aerobic and anaerobic power training, effects of exercise on pulmonary system and musculoskeletal system.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction, purpose, learning objectives
2 ATP and Energy Production Mechanisms Practice: Calculation of work-power-energy with examples - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S: 4-38
3 Exercise and Muscle physiology, Muscle contraction mechanism, Anaerobic threshold concept Practice: Modeling of muscle contraction mechanism - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S: 97-120
4 Cardiovascular System and Response to Exercise Practice: Circulatory system responses to exercise - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S: 150-172
5 Exercise and Respiratory system responses, Control of Breathing, Pulmonary Ventilation, Gas Exchange and Transport of Gases Practice: Respiratory system responses to exercise - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S: 174-204
6 Adaptations of the Cardiorespiratory System with Exercise and Adaptation of Muscles to Exercise (Changes at the Molecular Level) Practice: Anthropometric measurements - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S:250-284
7 Recovery After Exercise Practice: Monitoring the recovery process after aerobic and anaerobic exercise - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S:58-76
8 Effects of exercise on neurophysiological and hormonal systems Practice: Literature discussion - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S:212-240
9 Midterm Exam
10 Measuring Personal Differences and Energy Capacities Practice: Aerobic-Anaerobic performance measurements - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S:78-93
11 Physical activity, its benefits components and general principles in the regulation of the Exercise Prescription Practice: Measures of exercise capacity used in the clinic - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S:288-294
12 Aerobic and Anaerobic Strength Training, Traditional Aerobic Training, High-intensity interval training (HIIT), Sprint interval training (SIT) concepts. Practice: Aerobic and anaerobic strength training methods - Birch K., MacLaren D, George K. Sport and Exercise Physiology. Abington, Oxon, UK; New York, N.Y: BIOS,2005. S:129-141
13 Exercise in Different Environmental Conditions and Different Age Groups Practice: General repetition - Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. S:294-304
14 Practice performance evaluation
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks
  • Sönmez GT, Vatansever Ş, Bölükbaş GM. Egzersiz ve Spor Fizyolojisi. Geliştirilmiş 2.baskı. Palme Yayınevi, 2022. ISBN:978-605-282-819-9
  • Birch K., MacLaren D, George K. Sport and Exercise Physiology. Abington, Oxon, UK; New York, N.Y: BIOS,2005. ISBN:9781859962497
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

  • Pınar L. Sinir Sistemi ve Kas Fizyolojisi Temel Bilgileri. 4th ed. Ankara: Akademisyen Kitapevi,2016. ISBN:978-605-9354-48-6
  • Powers SK, Howley ET. Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance, Tenth edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education,2018. ISBN: 978-1-259-87045-3
  • ACSM. ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription / American College of Sports Medicine; senior editor, Linda S. Pescatello; associate editors, Ross Arena, Deborah Riebe, Paul D. Thompson. — 9th ed.ISBN 978-1-60913-605-5

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
1
10
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
10
10
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
15
15
Final Exam
1
17
17
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to define issues, and conduct evaluation and planning in health, disease and disability, using theoretical and applied concepts and principles of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

X
2

To be able to demonstrate the analytical and practical skills to identify, formulate and to resolve issues affecting health; to be able to specify and apply the evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making.

X
3

To be able to effectively use devices, tools and equipment, appropriate treatment techniques and modalities, up-to-date informatics and rehabilitation technologies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

4

To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences.

X
5

To be able to take responsibility, and demonstrate efficient working and management skills autonomously, as an individual, and as part of a healthcare team.

6

To be able to adopt the principle of lifelong learning; critically evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of information; access up-to-date scientific and technological information and practices.

7

To be able to communicate with, and convey information to the individuals/groups regardless of their sociocultural background, education level, age or disability status.

8

To be able to understand and apply legal rights, regulations and responsibilities regarding the physiotherapy profession and practices; to participate in academic, professional, regional, and global networks, and to utilize these networks efficiently.

9

To acquire the ability to perform, record and archive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation applications according to the principles of healthcare quality, patient and occupational safety, professional deontology and ethics.

10

To be able to contribute to the public health promotion via developing novel approaches to meet the diverse and changing needs of society, and to develop health policies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

X
11

To be able to communicate with patients and healthcare team and perform clinical applications in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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