KPR660 - ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II KPR660 2nd Semester 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Team/Group Work
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Deniz Ä°nal-Ä°nce PT, PhD, Prof., Melda SaÄŸlam, PT, PhD, Prof., Naciye Vardar-YaÄŸlı, PT, PhD, Prof., Ebru Çalık-Kütükcü, PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Aynur Demirel, PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof. 
Course objectiveNeural control of movement, effects of exercise on immune system, endocrine system and metabolic responses, exercise training in healthy individuals and in patients with different disorders will be comprehensively reviewed.  
Learning outcomes
  1. The student who finishes this course, Obtains knowledge in neural control of movement, effects of exercise on immune and endocrine systems and metabolic responses.
  2. Comprehends effects of acute and chronic exercise performed in different environmental and clinical conditions.
  3. Obtains knowledge related to aerobic and anaerobic power training.
  4. Comprehends effects of exercise and physical activity in different age groups.
  5. Defines responses to physical activity and exercise in different clinical conditions.
Course ContentEffects of exercise on immune and endocrine systems and metabolic system responses in healthy individuals, sportsmen and different cardiopulmonary problems, neural control of movement, aerobic and anaerobic power training, effects of exercise in different enviromental and clinical conditions, effects of exercise and physical activity in different age groups. 
References1. William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance 8th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2015.
2. Plowman SA, Smith DL. Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness and Performance. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2010.
3. ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 6th ed. United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2010.
4. Farrell PA, Joyner MJ, Caiozzo VJ. ACSM's Advanced Exercise Physiology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2011.
5. Kraemer W, Fleck S, Deschenes M. Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application. 1st ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012.
6. Hacettepe Ãœniversitesi, e-kaynaklar (Pubmed, WOS). 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Course content and description
Week 2Neural control of movement
Week 3Neural control of movement
Week 4Aerobic and anaerobic power training
Week 5Exercise and immune system
Week 6Exercise and endocrine system
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Exercise and metabolism
Week 9Exercise and thermal system
Week 10Exercise in underwater and high altitude
Week 11Physical activity in different clinical conditions and disabilities
Week 12Physiological changes with aging and exercise
Week 13Obesity and exercise
Week 14Clinical exercise physiology in cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation
Week 15Preparation of final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments145
Presentation1415
Project00
Seminar1415
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes5050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes5050
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)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14570
Project000
Homework assignment14342
Midterms (Study duration)177
Final Exam (Study duration) 199
Total Workload5832240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Follows conceptual and clinical developments in measurement, evaluation and treatment techniques in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, uses deep and systematic knowledge relating to various areas of the discipline in professional and academic studies.    X
2. Evaluates knowledge from various areas of the discipline by using theoretical and practical principles with a critical approach and integrating, developing new knowledge, and attaining skills of problem-solving and clinical decision making.    X
3. Plans research in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, takes part in projects, interprets the results of his/her studies by selecting appropriate statistical methods, writes reports, and presents or publishes in scientific context.     
4. Conducts special applications and research independently by considering ethical values and transferring professional skills and responsibilities to teamwork.     
5. Communicates effectively in international professional and academic studies by using at least one foreign language in the European language portfolio.     
6. Identifies learning needs and goals, continues lifelong learning, and contributes to quality improvement, professional education and promotion programs.     
7. Contributes to public health and health policies; raises awareness about educational, preventive, and rehabilitative approaches for individuals, families, and society.     X

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