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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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