| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | BESD617 | 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 | The aim of the "Long Term Athlete Development" course is to provide students with a scientific understanding of the long-term performance development process in athletes. This course aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge on planning and managing the physical, mental, technical and tactical development of athletes from early childhood to elite performance level. It provides students with the opportunity to specialise in the basic principles of athlete development, age and developmental level appropriate training methods, performance monitoring, injury prevention and recovery processes. |
| Course Content | Basic concepts, Long Term Athlete Development Model, Motor skills, age appropriate training principles, Athlete development, Training and injuries, performance measurement, rest and career management are the general content of this course. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Students will be able to explain the basic principles of the LTAD model, its historical development and its importance for athletes of different age groups - Students will be able to prepare training programmes that support the physical, technical and tactical development of athletes in childhood and adolescence in accordance with age and developmental level. - Students will be able to manage the long-term performance development of athletes by using loading principles such as training intensity, duration and periodisation in athlete development. - Students will be able to plan and implement appropriate training and recovery strategies to reduce the risk of injury in athletes. - Students will be able to evaluate the physical fitness, technical skills and psychological preparation levels of athletes and follow the development processes of athletes with these data. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction and Basic Concepts | |
| 2. Week | History and Stages of the LTAD Model | |
| 3. Week | Training Principles in Childhood and Adolescence | |
| 4. Week | Development of Motor Skills and Training Methods | |
| 5. Week | Age Appropriate Training Principles and Periodisation | |
| 6. Week | Physical and Physiological Development Processes | |
| 7. Week | Psychological Factors in Athlete Development | |
| 8. Week | Mid-term exam | |
| 9. Week | Training Overload and Overload Syndrome | |
| 10. Week | Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation | |
| 11. Week | Nutrition and Fluid Consumption in Athletes | |
| 12. Week | Recovery and Rest Strategies | |
| 13. Week | Long Term Performance Planning and Career Management | |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation and Closing |
| "Uzun Vadeli Sporcu Gelişimi" - Istvan Balyi, Richard Way, Colin Higgs |
| "Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application" - Rhodri S. Lloyd, Jon L. Oliver |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 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 | ||
