BSP705 - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and MENTAL FUNCTIONS BSP705 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
Other: assignments, presentation  
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Gıyasettin Demirhan 
Course objectiveObjective of the course is to examine the relationship between basic movement skills, physical education, exercise and sports activities, and mental functions & academic achievement. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Examines the human movement in the historical process.
  2. 2. Understands the development and change of the human body in the historical process.
  3. 3. Explain the types of physical activity.
  4. 4. Explains human mental functions.
  5. 5. Explain the relationship between basic movement skills, physical education activities, exercise and sports activities and mental functions.
  6. 6. Explain the relationship between basic movement skills, physical education activities, exercise and sports activities and academic achievement.
Course Content1. Development and change of the human movement in the historical process.
2. Development and change of the human body in the historical process.
3. Physical activity and its types.
4. Mental functions.
5. Academic achievement.
6. Relationship between basic movement skills, physical education activities, exercise and sports activities and mental functions.
7. Basic movement skills, physical education activities, exercise and sports activities and the relationship between academic achievement. 
References1. Aleman, A. (2012). Beyin Yaşlanır mı? İstanbul: ALFA Bilim.
2. Baek, SS. (2016). Role of Exercise on the Brain. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 12(5), 380-385.
3. Becker, DR., McClelland., Geldhof, GJ., Günter, KB., & MacDonald, M. (2018). Open-Skilled Sport, Sport Intensity, Executive Function, and Academic Achievement in Grade School Children. Early Education and Development, 29(7), 939-955.
4. Bluma, IB. & Lipowska, M. (2018). Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning of Children: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 15(4), 1-13.
5. Kirk I. Erickson , Charles Hillman , Chelsea M. Stillman , Rachel M. Ballard , Bonny Bloodgood , David E. Conroy , Richard Macko , Davıd X. Marquez , Steven J. Petruzzello & Kenneth E. Powell (2018). Physical Activity, Cognition, and Brain Outcomes: A Review of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines. American College of Sports Medicine, DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001936, 1242-1251.
6. Greff, VJ., Bosker, RJ., Oosterlaan, J., Visscher, C., Hartman, E. (2018). Effects Of Physical Activity On Executive Functions, Attention And Academic Performance Ä°n Preadolescent Children: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21(5), 501-507.
7. Lieberman, DE. (2013). İnsan Vücudunun Öyküsü. İstanbul: Say Yayınları.
8. Mavilidi, MF., Drew, R., Morgan, Pj., Lubans, DR., Schmidt, M. & Riley, N. (2019). Effects Of Different Types Of Classroom Physical Activity Breaks On Children?s On?Task Behaviour, Academic Achievement And Cognition. Acta Pediatrica, 109-158-165.
9. McMorris, T., Tomporowski, P. & Audiffren, M. (2009). USA: Wiley.
10. Yolanda, D., Reimers, AK, Scifo, L., Borrego, CC., Monteiro, D. & Kelso, A. (2019). Effects Of School-Based Ä°nterventions On Motivation Towards Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: Protocol for A Systematic Review. Systematic Reviews, 8(113), 1-6. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2Development and change of the human movement in the historical process
Week 3Development and change of the human movement in the historical process
Week 4Development and change of the human body in the historical process
Week 5Physical activity and its types
Week 6Mental functions
Week 7Academic achievement
Week 8Mid-term exam
Week 9Mid-term exam
Week 10Relationship between basic movement skills, physical education activities, exercise and sports activities and mental functions
Week 11Relationship between basic movement skills, physical education activities, exercise and sports activities and mental functions
Week 12Relationship between basic movement skills, physical education activities, exercise and sports activities and mental functions
Week 13Basic movement skills, physical education activities, exercise and sports activities and the relationship between academic achievement
Week 14Assigment/Presentation
Week 15Preparation to Final Exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments110
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
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)15575
Presentation / Seminar Preparation15050
Project000
Homework assignment15050
Midterms (Study duration)13838
Final Exam (Study duration) 15050
Total Workload33196305

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