Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02330105 | Exercise Physiology | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Büşra ALKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Büşra ALKAN | B-228 | [email protected] | 7659 | Thursday 10.00 |
Course Content
Cardiovascular system and exercise, cardiovascular regulation and integration, evaluation of functional capacity of cardiovascular system, individual differences and measurement of energy capacity, exercise tests, energy expenditure at rest and during physical activity, aerobic and anaerobic training, factors affecting maximal aerobic power, recovery, pulmonary system and exercise, respiratory control, acid-base balance, muscle physiology, musculoskeletal system and exercise, nervous physiology, excitation, inhibition, neural control, proprioception and kinesthesia, measurement and increase of muscle strength, exercise and hormonal system, ergogenic aid, thermoregulation and exercise, underwater and high altitude physiology, body composition.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to teach the effect of exercise on body systems under various environmental conditions, to evaluate the problems that may occur during exercise, to understand exercise propositions and to reflect on basic practice.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Identifies and assesses problems in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, and plans appropriate assessment and intervention approaches based on scientific evidence. | 5 |
| P3 | Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice. | 4 |
| P1 | Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.2.16 | 1 | |
| O2 | P.3.7 | 1 | |
| O3 | P.1.13 | 1 | |
| O4 | P.1.14 | 1 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, explanation of course purpose and teaching |
| 2 | Energy transfer systems in the body and exercise |
| 3 | Muscle physiology |
| 4 | Musculoskeletal system and exercise |
| 5 | Neural physiology and neural control |
| 6 | Cardiovascular system and exercise |
| 7 | Endocrine system and body composition |
| 8 | Respiratory physiology and exercise |
| 9 | Measurement of energy capacity and energy expenditure for rest and physical activity, exercise tests |
| 10 | Aerobic and anaerobic exercise training |
| 11 | Recovery after exercise |
| 12 | Thermoregulation and exercise, Underwater and high altitude physiology |
| 13 | Practice of heart rate and blood pressure and clinical measurements |
| 14 | Practical application of submaximal and maximal exercise tests and clinical measurements |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance. 7th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009. |
| McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance. 7th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 91 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,03 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Egzersiz sırasında kalp-dolaşım, solunum, kas-iskelet, sinir ve endokrin sistemlerin akut ve kronik fizyolojik yanıtlarını açıklar. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Vücutta enerji üretim sistemlerini (aerobik ve anaerobik) açıklar, istirahat ve egzersiz sırasında enerji harcamasını değerlendirir. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Egzersiz sonrası toparlanma süreçlerini, çevresel ve bireysel faktörlerin egzersiz performansına etkilerini analiz eder. | - | 4 | - |
| O4 | Egzersiz fizyolojisi ilkelerine uygun olarak uygulama tekniğini bilir ve sonuçlara göre bireye özgü egzersiz reçetesi ve programı oluşturur. | - | - | 4 |
