BSP614 - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT METHODS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT METHODS BSP614 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Case Study
Other: Lecture, discussion, question and answer, case study, demonstration and practice  
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Ayda Karaca  
Course objectiveAim 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
  1. 1. have knowledge, deep understanding and comprehension about physical activity assessment methods (questionnaires, diaries, heart rate monitors, motion sensors, direct observation, doubly labelled water, etc.)
  2. 2. appyl, calculate and analyze some physical activity assessment methods (questionnaires, diaries, heart rate monitors, motion sensors)
Course ContentIt 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.  
References1. Hoffman, J. (2006). Norms for Fitness, Performance and Health. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Books.
2. I-Min Lee (Ed.) (2009). Epidemiologic Methods in Physical Activity Studies. Oxford University Press.
3. Karaca, A. (2017). Fiziksel Aktivite Değerlendirme Yöntemleri. Ankara, Spor Yayınevi.
4. Roitman, J.L., et. al. (2005). ACSM?s Recourc)e Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Fourth Edition. Philedelphia: Lippincott Williams&Wilkins. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Books.
5. Shephard, R.J., Tudor-Locke, C. (Editors) (2016) The Objective Monitoring of Physical Activity: Contributions of Accelerometry to Epidemiology, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation. Switzerland, Springer.
6. Scientific articles 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Physical activity assessment and health related researches; principles of physical activity testing
Week 2Use of questionnaires to assess physical activity
Week 3The calculations of energy expenditure by using questionnaires (application)
Week 4Use of diaries to assess physical activity
Week 5The calculations of energy expenditure by using diaries (application)
Week 6Mid-term exam
Week 7Use of heart rate monitors to assess physical activity
Week 8Use of heart rate monitors to assess physical activity (laboratory)
Week 9Seminar presentations
Week 10Use of accelerometers, pedometers and combined sensing to assess physical activity
Week 11Use of accelerometers, pedometers and combined sensing to assess physical activity (laboratory)
Week 12Use of direct observation to assess physical activity
Week 13-Use of GPS, doubly labeled water and indirect calorimetry to assess physical activity
Week 14Seminar presentations
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
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Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
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Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
Total
Percentage of semester activities 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. 1. Based on undergraduate level competencies, has an up to date and contemporary knowledge to develop and deepen the ability and skills as an expert and specialist in physical education and sport.    X
2. 2. Has the required technological knowledge in physical education and sport.    X
3. 3. Has the knowledge in research methodology in physical education and sport.    X
4. 4. Has the competency to apply the theoretical and practical information gained as an expert in physical education and sport sciences.    X
5. 5. Has the competency to unite the incoming information from other fields and disciplines in order to reach for a new ways of analysis, synthesis, and solutions by employing different research methods in physical education and sport sciences.    X
6. 6. Has the competency to plan and apply scientific research, and put the assimilated information in to a report in physical education and sport sciences.    X
7. 7. Beden eÄŸitimi ve spor alanındaki teknolojik araç ve gereçleri kullanarak problemleri çözer.    X
8. 8. Develops national/international strategy, politics, and application plans, and examines and evaluates the quality processes related to the field of physical education and sport. X   
9. 9. Has the competency to conduct work independently and/or in a working team in physical education and sport sciences.    X
10. 10. Has the competency to publish a scientific article in a national journal or present a scientific paper in a scientific meeting.    X
11. 11. Adopts life long learning principles and has the ability to analyze and evaluate critically the information available in the field of physical education and sport sciences.    X
12. 12. Has the competency to read and anlyze a scientific article in physical education and sport sciences, and to carry out and conduct evidenced based research in the concerned proffesional field.    X
13. 13. Has the competency to critically analyze, develop, and evaluate the norms and values related to the working social environment professionally. X   
14. 14. Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa dili portföyü B2 genel düzeyde kullanarak sözlü ve yazılı iletiÅŸim kurar.X    
15. 15. Has the competency to assimilate, collect, record, evaluate, discuss, and announce the variables and data in physical education and sport sciences, and in the process follows the related social, scientific, and ethical sets and values accordingly.    X

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