BSP704 - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY POLICIES and STRATEGIES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY POLICIES and STRATEGIES BSP704 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Ayda Karaca  
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to learn, comprehend, deep understand, compare, discuss, and analyze national and international policies and strategies, guidelines, action plans, and trends. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical activity policies, strategies, guidelines, action plans, trends, and good practice examples at both national and international levels.
  2. 2. Identify the importance of physical activity strategies and policies
  3. 3. Discuss and compare different physical activity policies, strategies, guidelines, and action plans
  4. 4. Analyze and explain the best physical activity policies, strategies, guidelines, and action plans for different target groups.
  5. 5. Explain how to decrease sedentary time at the national level for different target groups.
Course ContentThis course covers physical activity policies and strategies, guidelines, action plans, best practices, and trends, both national and international levels, for different target groups. 
References1. Martin, B., Oja, P., & Bull, F. (2009). Promotion of physical activity in the European region: content analysis of 27 national policy documents. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 6(6), 805-817.
2. Demirel, H. Kayıhan, H., Özmert, E.N., Doğan, A, (2014). Türkiye Fiziksel Aktivite Rehberi. Türkiye Halk Sağlığı Kurumu, Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No: 940, Ankara: Anıl Matbaa.
3. Ministry of Health (2010a). Health Transformation Program in Turkey ? Progress Report, September 2010. Ankara: Ministry of Health (Sağlık Bakanlığı (2010a) Tu?rkiye Sağlıkta Dönu?şu?m Programı ?İlerleme Raporu Eylu?l 2010) Ankara: Sağlık Bakanlığı). (http://www.saglik.gov.tr/EN/dosya/2-1251/h/healthtransformationprogrammeinturkey.pdf).
4. Ministry of Health (2010b). Strategic Plan 2010?2014. Ankara: Ministry of Health. (Sağlık Bakanlığı(2010b). Stratejik Plan 2010-2014. Ankara: Sağlık Bakanlığı) (http://ekutuphane.sagem.gov.tr/kitap.php?id=240&k=strategic_plan_2010_2014).
5. Ministry of Health (2012). Strategic Plan 2013?2017. Ankara: Ministry of Health (Sağlık Bakanlığı(2012). Stratejik Plan 2013-2017. Ankara: Sağlık Bakanlığı) http://www.sgb.saglik.gov.tr/content/files/stratejikplanEng/index.html
6. Pratt, M., Perez, L. G., Goenka, S., Brownson, R. C., Bauman, A., Sarmiento, O. L., & Hallal, P. C. (2015). Can population levels of physical activity be increased? Global evidence and experience. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 57(4), 356-367.
7. Tuso, P. (2015). Strategies to Increase Physical Activity. The Permanente Journal, 19(4), 84-88.
8. World Health Organization (WHO). (2015). EUR/RC65/9 Physical activity strategy for the WHO European Region 2016?2025 [Online]. Available from: http://www.thehealthwell.info/node/927643 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Global policies, strategies, and guidelines on physical activity
Week 2Global trends, good practice examples and action plans on physical activity
Week 3Physical Activity strategies and guidelines for different target groups in different countries (Turkey, USA, Canada, UK)
Week 4Physical Activity strategies and guidelines for different target groups in different countries (Finland, Australia, India, etc.)
Week 5Physical Activity strategies and guidelines for different target groups in different countries (other countries)
Week 6Physical activity action plans, examples of best practice and results for different target groups in different countries (Turkey, USA, Canada, UK)
Week 7Physical activity action plans, examples of best practice and results for different target groups in different countries (Finland, Australia, India, etc.)
Week 8Physical activity action plans, examples of best practice and results for different target groups in different countries (other countries)
Week 9Seminar presentations
Week 10Midterm exam
Week 11Physical activity action plans and examples of best practices for decreasing sedentary time and increasing physical activity level in the workplace, PE classes, schools, etc.
Week 12The strategies for decreasing sedentary time and increasing physical activity level for different target groups such as children, adults, elders
Week 13Time trends of physical activity and inactivity
Week 14Seminar presentations
Week 15Preparation to Final Exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance140
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1010
Presentation00
Project110
Seminar220
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation23570
Project17070
Homework assignment10770
Midterms (Study duration)11818
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload29163300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens the specialist and advanced knowledge and competencies gained from Master?s Degree in the field of physical education and sport by literature and/or by research.    X
2. Understands the interdisciplinary interaction aspect of the field, and reaches to original results and knowledge by researching through the analysis and synthesis of new and complex ideas.    X
3. Has the required and necessary knowledge and technological skills in the domain of physical education and sport.    X
4. Knows the importance of ethical principles for an individual and the society.   X 
5. Knows the scientific research methods in the physical education and sport.   X 
6. Plans and applies a research project; disseminates the findings and writes in a report; publishes a scientific article in a refereed national/international journal; presents in a scientific meeting.    X
7. Provides a new complex and critical analysis and synthesizing evaluation.    X
8. Develops and provides new and creative solutions to some problems in the field of physical education and sport by field related technological equipment and devices.    X
9. Brings new thoughts, ideas, methodology, planning, design and/or application or applies already known methodology, thoughts, designs, planning or application to a new field in an original, independent thinking and by this, helps the advancement of the field of physical education and sport.    X
10. Takes a leading position in the solution of interdisciplinary issues and problems    X
11. Develops and provides new thoughts and methods by employing advanced cognitive processes for creative, critical, and problem-solving approaches in the field of physical education and sport.    X
12. Leads and administers events and thoughts in the issues of social relations and norms with a critical look and study, and provides a leading role for changes if there is a need.    X
13. Capable of using at least one foreign language at C1 level according to European Language Norms for advanced level of writing, verbal, and auditory communication and discussion. X   
14. Contributes to the society by providing some solutions to social, cultural, scientific, and ethical issues in order to continue and raise the societal informatics by introducing the advancements in scientific, technological, social or cultural developments in the field of physical education and sport. X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest