Information Package

Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance without Thesis

SPS541

ADVANCED TOPICS IN EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
SPS541
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand cellular physiology and cellular adaptations of different exercises
  2. Understand the relationship between energy systems and modes of exercise
  3. Know skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise
  4. Know endocrine responses to acute chronic exercises
  5. Understand acute and chronic adaptations to exercise and training
  6. Plan and apply a research related with exercise physiology
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAfter this course students learn the physiological effects of exercise on body systems and physiological mechanisms in enhancement of performance.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Metabolism and energy systems
2nd Week Control mechanisms in human body
3rd Week Exercise and recovery metabolism
4th Week Hormonal responses to exercise
5th Week Muscular control of movement
6th Week Neural control of movement
7th Week Cardiovascular adaptations to exercise
8th Week Respiratory adaptations to exercise
9th Week Thermoregulation in exercise
10th Week Acid-base regulation during exercise
11th Week Measurement of work, power and energy
12th Week Physiological adaptations to training
13th Week Seminar
14th Week Seminar
Recommended or Required Reading1. Powers, KS. & Howley, TE. (2004) Exercise Physiology: Theory and Applicaiton to Fitness and Performance. McGraw Hill,
2. Wilmore, JH & Costill, DL. (2004) Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics, Champaing, IL.
3. Astrand, P. O., Rodahl, K., Dahl, H. A. ve Stromme, S. B. (2003). Textbook of Work Physiology Physiological Bases of Exercise. Fourth Edition. Human Kinetics

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 20
Project 1 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 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 65 65
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 40 80
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load193
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.43
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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