ESF603 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II ESF603 Any Semester/Year 3 1 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Demonstration
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Senay Akin, Ph.D. 
Course objectiveAim of this course is to enable student to comprehend the respiratory and circulatory responses to acute and chronic exercise, physiological basis of adaptationts to chronic exercise, pheripheral and central determinants of maximal oxygen consumption, causes of exercise induced fatigue with regard to types of exercise and responses to various environmental conditions at rest and during exercise. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Discuss the respiratory and circulatory responses to acute and chronic exercise
  2. Explain the physiological basis of adaptationts to chronic exercise.
  3. Explain the pheripheral and central determinants of maximal oxygen consumption
  4. Explain the causes of exercise induced fatigue with regard to types of exercise
  5. Explain the responses to various environmental conditions at rest and during exercise.
Course ContentThis course includes the respiratory and circulatory responses to acute and chronic exercise, physiological basis of adaptationts to chronic exercise, pheripheral and central determinants of maximal oxygen consumption, causes of exercise induced fatigue with regard to types of exercise and responses to various environmental conditions at rest and during exercise. 
References1. Powers KS, Howley TE (2012). Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance. (8th edition) New York: McGraw Hill.
2. Wilmore JH, Costill DL, Kenney WL (2008). Physiology of sport and exercise. Human Kinetics Europe Ltd.
3. Brooks GA, Fahey TD, White TP, Baldwin KM, (2004). Exercise Physiology; Human energetics and its application. (4th edition) New York: McGraw Hill.
4. Katch VL, McArdle WD, Katch FI (2010). Essential Exercise Physiology; 4th (International Edition) Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
5. ACSM (2012). ACSM?s Advanced Exercise Physiology; (2nd edition) Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
6. Kraemer W, Fleck S, Deschenes M (2012). Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application. (1st edition) Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Cardiovascular responses to exercise.
Week 2Cardiovascular responses to exercise.
Week 3Respiratory responses to exercise.
Week 4Respiratory responses to exercise.
Week 5Pheripheral and central determinants of maximal oxygen consumption
Week 6
Week 7Physiological adaptations to aerobic training
Week 8Mid-term exam 1
Week 9Regulation of acid-base balance during exercise
Week 10Exercise induced fatigue
Week 11Exercise and temperature regulation: Exercise in the heat
Week 12Exercise and temperature regulation: Exercise in the heat
Week 13Exercise at altitude
Week 14Seminar presentations
Week 15Preparation to final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance
Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
Assignments
Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
Total
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes
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WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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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 

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