Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- ATE309 5. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator
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Assistants
Goals To discuss the physiological processes that determine the aging process and the effect of exercise on these processes
Course Content Yaşlanma sürecini belirleyen fizyolojik süreçleri ve egzersizin bu süreçlere etkisinin öğrenmeyi içerir.
Learning Outcomes - Knows the physiological effect of exercise on aging process.
- Knows the effect of the aging process on the nervous system.
- Knows the effect of the aging process on the cardiovascular system.
- Knows the effect of the aging process on the musculoskeletal system.
- Knows the effect of the aging process on physiological systems.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week The importance of physical activity, exercise and sports in the aging process
2. Week Aging process and the elderly: concepts and epidemiology
3. Week The aging process in the nervous system and the effects of exercise
4. Week The aging process in the respiratory system and the effects of exercise
5. Week Aging process in the circulatory system and effects of exercise I
6. Week Aging process in the circulatory system and effects of exercise II
7. Week The aging process in skeleton system and the effects of exercise I
8. Week Midterm preparation
9. Week midterm
10. Week The aging process in skeleton system and the effects of exercise II
11. Week Kassal aging process and effects of exercise I
12. Week Kassal aging process and effects of exercise I
13. Week Aerobic exercise in the elderly
14. Week Resistance studies in the elderly
15. Week Flexibility studies in the elderly
Recommended Sources
Ehrman JK,Gordon PM, Visich PS, Keteyian SJ.. Clinical Exerxise Physiology. Boston 2003 Powers, Howley. Exercise Physiology. McGraw Hill, 2004 Taylor A, Johnsom M. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging. Human Kinetics 2007
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 4 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 5 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY3 3 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 3 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY7 4 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY10 5 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY12 3 0 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 15 15
Homework 1 5 2 10
Final 1 15 15
Practice 9 4 36
Classroom Activities 1 0.5 0.5
Total Workload 76.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0