Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- BESÖ532 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Yeşer EROĞLU ESKİCİOĞLU
Instructor(s)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learns in detail the physiological and psychosocial characteristics of special groups such as disabled individuals, the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
2 Design and implement safe and effective exercise programmes for special groups.
3 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of exercise programmes and make adjustments to the programmes when necessary.
4 To be able to scan the current literature and scientific researches about exercise in special groups and use them for their own studies.
5 Develops exercise projects designed for special groups and presents them in academic presentation format.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction and Introduction of Special Groups Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2. Week Importance of Exercise and Physical Activity in Special Groups Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Exercise Physiology and Characteristics of Special Groups Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Basic Principles of Exercise Planning Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Risk Assessment and Safe Exercise Protocols Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week Exercise Programmes for Disabled People Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Exercise and Physical Activity for the Elderly Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Exercise and Physical Activity for Older People Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9. Week Exercise Applications in Chronic Diseases
10. Week Exercise Programmes for Obese Individuals Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Exercise and Adaptation Techniques in Rehabilitation Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week Evaluation of Exercise Programmes
13. Week Current Approaches and Use of Technology Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14. Week Project Presentations and General Evaluation Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*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 The program is designed in full compliance with the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Level 7 standards. Graduates leave the program having acquired the following core competency areas: • KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge and understanding specialized in the field of physical education and sports. • SKILLS: Research, analysis, material development, and teaching skills. • COMPETENCE — INDEPENDENT STUDY: Ability to independently conduct advanced academic and professional studies. • COMPETENCE — LEARNING: Lifelong learning awareness and self-directed learning skills. • COMPETENCE — COMMUNICATION: Effective written, oral, and digital communication skills. • COMPETENCE — SOCIAL: Ethical behavior, democratic values, and awareness of social responsibility. • COMPETENCE — FIELD-SPECIFIC: Compliance with professional standards, legal regulations, and ethical principles.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • "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
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 15 15
Homework 1 12 12
Homework Preparation 1 12 12
Final 1 18 18
Classroom Activities 15 8.1 121.5
Total Workload 178.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0