Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
AE-EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY BEÖ208 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. RUMEYSA CENGİZ
Instructor(s)
Goals Giving information about the functioning of cells, tissues, and organs; is aimed to teach the physiology of energy, heart, and circulation, respiratory, nervous, hormonal, digestive, and excretory systems and to teach the relationship of these systems with exercise.
Course Content This course; Classification and bioenergy of exercises, Adaptation of cardiovascular system to exercise, Adaptation of respiratory system to exercise, Adaptation of neuromuscular system to exercise, Adaptation of blood and exercise, Endocrine system and adaptation to exercise, General repetition, Adaptation to exercises in different temperature conditions, Adaptations to exercises in hypo and hyperbaric conditions, Contraindications and restrictive conditions for exercise, Exercise tests in laboratory and field conditions, Athlete Nutrition and ergogenic substances, Doping and over-training in sports, General review and discussion; includes topics.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Exercise physiology concept, exercise and physical activity, regular explains the benefits of exercise and different exercise modalities
2 Explain the acute and chronic response to exercise on the cardiovascular system.
3 Explain the acute and chronic response to exercise on the respiratory system.
4 Explains the acute and chronic response to exercise on the musculoskeletal system. explains
5 Imaging the cardiorespiratory system with exercise stress test explains
6 Explain the effects of exercise on chronic diseases, adults and athletes.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Energy systems
2. Week Muscle contraction and contraction types
3. Week Sensory receptors of muscle, proprioception and kinesthetic sense
4. Week Transport of respiratory gases in the blood
5. Week Heart's warning and conduction system
6. Week Coronary circulation and exercise in the heart
7. Week Endocrine system
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Relationship between endocrine system and exercise
10. Week Immune system
11. Week Immune responses to acute and chronic exercise
12. Week Elevation and diving physiology
13. Week Introduction of Field and Laboratory tests
14. Week Preparing an exercise prescription for a healthy life
15. Week Final Exam
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 He/She can identify the interests and needs of students. Also, he/she has theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Prof. Dr. Gürbüz Büyükyazı, Exercise Physiology Lecture Notes
  • Sonmez, G.T. (2002). Exercise and Sports Physiology. Birlik Printing: Bolu.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Homework 1 3 6 18
Homework 2 3 6 18
Final 1 4 4
Practice 7 3 21
Practice End-Of-Term 6.8 3 20.4
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.4
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0