Information Package

Ph.D. on Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT695

METABOLIC RESPONSES TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Course Code
NUT695
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the relationship between energy systems and modes of exercise
  2. Know muscular, nervous, circulatory and respiratory adaptation to exercise
  3. Know endocrine responses to acute and chronic exercises
  4. Understand acute and chronic adaptations to exercise and training
  5. Plan and apply a research related with exercise physiology
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo learn the effects of physical activity and training on physiological systems of the organism
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Control mechanisms in human body
2nd Week Cell structure and function
3rd Week Bioenergetics
4th Week Bioenergetics
5th Week Exercise and recovery metabolism
6th Week Exercise and recovery metabolism
7th Week Hormonal responses to exercise
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Measurement of work, power and energy
10th Week Muscular control of movement
11th Week Neural control of movement
12th Week Cardiovascular responses to exercise
13th Week Respiratory responses to exercise
14th Week Thermoregulation during exercise
Recommended or Required ReadingAstrand, P. O., Rodahl, K., Dahl, H. A. ve Stromme, S. B. (2003). Textbook of Work Physiology Physiological Bases of Exercise. Fourth Edition. Human Kinetics
Powers, KS. & Howley, TE. (2004) Exercise Physiology: Theory and Applicaiton to Fitness and Performance. McGraw Hill,
Wilmore, JH & Costill, DL. (2004) Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics, Champaing, IL.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 2 40
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 48 48
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 45 90
Total Work Load292
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.73
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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