Information Package

Master's of Nutrition and Dietetics with Thesis

NUT552

KINANTHROPOMETRY

Course Code
NUT552
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand anthropometric measurement techniques of international activities and sports
  2. Understand body composition measurements and practical applications
  3. Regard the performance measurements of athletes
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionInclude body composition measurements, anthropometric measurement techniques of phsical activity and sport, and related practical measurements.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to kinanthropometry
2nd Week Body weight and height in athletes
3rd Week Body weight and height in athletes
4th Week Skinfold thicknesses in athletes
5th Week Skinfold thicknesses in athletes
6th Week Methods of body composition determination in athletes
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Methods of body composition determination in athletes
9th Week Determination of body composition in athletes by laboratory methods
10th Week Determination of body composition in athletes by laboratory methods
11th Week Anthropometric equations used in athletes
12th Week Anthropometric equations used in athletes
13th Week Literature review
14th Week Literature review
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Baysal A.ve ark., Diyet El Kitabı, Yenilenmiş 3. Baskı, Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, Ankara, 1999.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Quiz 1 5
Presentation of Article 1 15
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 4 12 48
Total Work Load153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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