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Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance with Thesis

SPS521

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH

Course Code
SPS521
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe the benefits and prevalence of exercise and physical activity.
  2. Explain how participation in sport, exercise, and physical education contribute to individual
  3. Growth and development, and quality of life.
  4. Explain the relationship between subjective well-being and physical activity
  5. Describe the link between cognitive functioning and physical activity.
  6. Explain the psychological benefits of physical activity
  7. Describe the influence of physical activity on sleep, reactivity to stress, and pain
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe effects of exercise and physical activity on depression, anxiety, stress, self-concept are discussed to demonstrate the relationship between exercise and health. The course also includes the discussion of psychological factors in life long sport participation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Foundations of Exercise Behavior
2nd Week Introduction to Exercise Psychology
3rd Week Physical Activity Epidemiology
4th Week Physical Activity Epidemiology Research
5th Week Theory and Exercise Psychology
6th Week Theories and Models of Exercise Behavior I
7th Week Theories and Models of Exercise Behavior II
8th Week Exercise And The Individual
9th Week Personality and Exercise
10th Week Self-Concept, Self-Esteem and Exercise
11th Week Exercise, Stress, and Anxiety
12th Week Emotional Well-Being and Exercise
13th Week Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise
14th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingBiddle, S. & Mutrie, N. (1991). Psychology of Physical Activity and Exercise. London: Springer - Verlag.
Hagger, M. & Chatzisarantis, N. (2005). The Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport. Glasgow: Mc Graw Hill Company
Leith, L. M. (1994). Foundations of Exercise and Mental Health. Morgantown: Fitness Information Technology.
Buckworth, J. & Dishman, R. K. (2002). Exercise Psychology. Illinois Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 40
Presentation of Article 1 30
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for Quiz 2 10 20
Individual or group work 2 10 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 4 16 64
Total Work Load172
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.73
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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