SBT638 - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT METHODS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT METHODS | SBT638 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Drill and Practice Case Study Other | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Assisstant Professor. Ayda Karaca | |||||
| Course objective | Aim of this course is to learn, comprehend and deep understanding the assessment of physical activity, and apply and analyze some physical activity assessment methods | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | It covers physical activity assessment and health related researches, principles of physical activity testing, the use of some testing methods (questionnaires, diaries, heart rate monitors, accelerometers, direct observation, GPS, DLW and indirect calorimetry) to assess physical activity. | |||||
| References | Heyward, V.H. (1991). Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription. (2nd edition). Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Books. Hoffman, J. (2006). Norms for Fitness, Performance and Health. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Books. Roitman, J.L., et. al. (2005). ACSM?s Recource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Fourth Edition. Philedelphia: Lippincott Williams&Wilkins. Montoye, H.J, Kemper, H.C.G., Saris, W,H.M.,Wasburn, R.A. (1996). Measuring Physical Activity and Energy expenditure. Roitman, J.L., et. al. (2005). ACSM?s Recource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Fourth Edition. Philedelphia: Lippincott Williams&Wilkins. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Books. YMCA (1989). Y?s Way to Physical Fitness. The Complete Guide to Fitness Testing and Instruction. Eds: Golding, L.A., Myers, C.R., Sinning, W.E. (3rd edition), Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Books. Notice Please: Scientific article will be used. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Physical activity assessment and health related researches; principles of physical activity testing |
| Week 2 | Use of questionnaires to assess physical activity |
| Week 3 | The calculations of energy expenditure by using questionnaires (application) |
| Week 4 | Use of diaries to assess physical activity |
| Week 5 | The calculations of energy expenditure by using diaries (application) |
| Week 6 | Mid-term exam |
| Week 7 | Use of heart rate monitors to assess physical activity |
| Week 8 | Use of heart rate monitors to assess physical activity (laboratory) |
| Week 9 | Seminar presentations |
| Week 10 | Use of accelerometers, pedometers and combined sensing to assess physical activity |
| Week 11 | Use of accelerometers, pedometers and combined sensing to assess physical activity (laboratory) |
| Week 12 | Use of direct observation to assess physical activity |
| Week 13 | -Use of GPS, doubly labeled water and indirect calorimetry to assess physical activity |
| Week 14 | Seminar presentations |
| Week 15 | Preparation for final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 10 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 1 | 5 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 1 | 5 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 2 | 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 6 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Project | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Homework assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 49 | 150 | 300 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Students will be able to follow the conceptual and scientific developments related to basic measurement and evaluation techniques specific to the Exercise and Sports Physiology, and use the deep and systematic knowledge specific to the field of Exercise and Sports Physiology in their professional and academic studies. | X | ||||
| 2. Has the laboratory safety and technical knowledge and skills required for laboratory studies in Exercise and Sport Physiology, and able to solve the research problems using the tools and equipment in the field. | X | ||||
| 3. Has the competency to analyse and integrate the information from other disciplines, synthesize new information, make decisions and solve problems by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles in Exercise and Sport Physiology with a critical approach. | X | ||||
| 4. Has the competency to conduct research, take part in research projects, chose the appropriate statistical methods, interpret the results of his/her work, write the report and present it in scientific meetings or publish. | X | ||||
| 5. Evaluates national/international strategies, politics and practices related to Exercise and Sports Physiology in line with the national values and country realities. | X | ||||
| 6. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Exercise and Sports Physiology, and transfers his/her professional knowledge, skills and responsibilities to team work. | X | ||||
| 7. Reads and analyses the scientific papers in Exercise and Sports Physiology, conducts and carries out evidenced based research in the concerned professional field. | X | ||||
| 8. Knows the importance of communication with other sciences related to Exercise and Sport Physiology, uses his/her knowledge and problem solving abilities in interdisciplinary studies. | X | ||||
| 9. Adopts lifelong learning principles, identifies his/her learning needs and goals, and contributes to quality improvement, vocational training and promotion programs in Exercise and Sports Physiology. | X | ||||
| 10. Establishes written, verbal and visual communication with national and international scientists and defends his/her opinions on the issues in Exercise and Sports Physiology. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest