ESF602 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY I ESF602 1st Semester 3 1 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Drill and Practice
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Senay Akin, Ph.D. 
Course objectiveAim of this course is to enable student to comprehend the cell physiology, cell signaling; energy systems, substrates for different types of exercise, regulation of metabolism, factors influencing fuel selection; skeletal muscle structure, function and its adaptations to training; neural control of human movemen,; neural and hormonal control of metabolism; mechanisms of hormonal effects, hormonal adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Explain the structure and function of eukaryotic cell
  2. Explain the major cell signaling pathways
  3. Discuss the biochemical pathways involved in aerobic and anaerobic ATP production; explain how metabolism is regulated; list and discuss the factors that regulate fuel selection during different types of exercise;
  4. Discuss macro and micro structure of skeletal muscle and explain the functions of each part; explain the sliding filament theory and the steps leading to muscle shortening
  5. Discuss the major biochemical and mechanical properties of human skeletal muscle fiber types, and discuss the relationship between muscle fiber types and performance
  6. Discuss the basis of skeletal muscle adaptations to training
  7. Explain and discuss the neural and hormonal control of metabolism; list and discuss the hormonal adaptations to acute and chronic exercise
  8. Explain the neural control of movement
Course ContentThis course includes the cell physiology, cell signaling; energy systems, substrates for different types of exercise, regulation of metabolism, factors influencing fuel selection; skeletal muscle structure, function and its adaptations to training; neural control of human movemen,; neural and hormonal control of metabolism; mechanisms of hormonal effects, hormonal adaptations to acute and chronic 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 1Homeostaz
Week 2Structure and function of eucariotic cell; Cell signaling pathways
Week 3Energy systems
Week 4Energy systems
Week 5Exercise metabolism
Week 6Exercise metabolism
Week 7Endocrine responses to exercise
Week 8Effect of endocrine systemon fuel selection during exercise
Week 9Mid-term exam 1
Week 10Neural control of human movement
Week 11Neural control of human movement
Week 12Skeletal muscle: Structure and function
Week 13Skeletal muscle: Basis of training adaptations
Week 14Seminar presentations
Week 15Seminar presentations
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
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Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
Assignments
Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
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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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