| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | BESÖ532 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
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| Goals | "Exercise in Special Groups" course aims to provide master and doctoral students with in-depth knowledge and skills in the design, implementation and evaluation of exercise programmes for different age groups and individuals with special needs. The main aim of the course is to develop appropriate exercise strategies to encourage the participation of special groups in physical activity and to improve their health, physical capacity and quality of life. Students learn to design special exercise programmes for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, individuals with chronic diseases and other special groups. |
| Course Content | Physical, physiological and psychosocial characteristics of special groups, basic principles and scientific approaches for exercise planning and implementation in accordance with the needs of these groups constitute the general content of this course. Types of exercise for disabled individuals, the elderly, heart patients, obese individuals and other special groups and the benefits that these groups can obtain from exercise are discussed. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Learns in detail the physiological and psychosocial characteristics of special groups such as disabled individuals, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. - Design and implement safe and effective exercise programmes for special groups. - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of exercise programmes and make adjustments to the programmes when necessary. - To be able to scan the current literature and scientific researches about exercise in special groups and use them for their own studies. - Develops exercise projects designed for special groups and presents them in academic presentation format. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction and Introduction of Special Groups | |
| 2. Week | Importance of Exercise and Physical Activity in Special Groups | |
| 3. Week | Exercise Physiology and Characteristics of Special Groups | |
| 4. Week | Basic Principles of Exercise Planning | |
| 5. Week | Risk Assessment and Safe Exercise Protocols | |
| 6. Week | Exercise Programmes for Disabled People | |
| 7. Week | Exercise and Physical Activity for the Elderly | |
| 8. Week | Mid-term exam | |
| 9. Week | Exercise Applications in Chronic Diseases | |
| 10. Week | Exercise Programmes for Obese Individuals | |
| 11. Week | Exercise and Adaptation Techniques in Rehabilitation | |
| 12. Week | Evaluation of Exercise Programmes | |
| 13. Week | Current Approaches and Use of Technology | |
| 14. Week | Project Presentations and General Evaluation |
| "ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities" – American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) DSM-V |
| "Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General" – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Classroom Activities | 15 | 8.1 | 121.5 |
| Total Workload | 178.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.0 | ||
