Sports Management Thesis Master's Degree
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Sports Management Thesis Master's Degree
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Sports Management Thesis Master's Degree
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84420103 | Principles of Exercise Testing and Clinical Exercise Tests | 2025 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Presentation, Reporting |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites for this course. |
| 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 | BBLOK-B222 | [email protected] | 7659 | Monday 14:00 |
Course Content
| Week | Course Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to exercise testing: definitions, historical development, and importance in sports management |
| 2 | Fundamental principles of exercise physiology and responses to exercise: energy systems and cardiorespiratory responses |
| 3 | Pre-exercise assessment: pre-test procedures and key considerations |
| 4 | Safety, contraindications, and emergency management in exercise testing |
| 5 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests I: maximal and submaximal tests, VO₂max |
| 6 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests I: maximal and submaximal tests, VO₂max |
| 7 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests II: field and laboratory tests |
| 8 | Midterm examination |
| 9 | Strength, endurance, and flexibility tests: principles and practical examples |
| 10 | Anaerobic threshold and anaerobic performance tests: Wingate, sprint tests, etc. |
| 11 | Clinical exercise tests I: tests used in cardiac and pulmonary diseases |
| 12 | Clinical exercise tests II: metabolic diseases, obesity, and special populations |
| 13 | Analysis, reporting, and interpretation of exercise test results |
| 14 | Practical session |
| 15 | Current approaches and case discussions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to exercise testing: definitions, historical development, and importance in sports management |
| 2 | Fundamental principles of exercise physiology and responses to exercise: energy systems and cardiorespiratory responses |
| 3 | Pre-exercise assessment: pre-test procedures and key considerations |
| 4 | Safety, contraindications, and emergency management in exercise testing |
| 5 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests I: maximal and submaximal tests, VO₂max |
| 6 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests I: maximal and submaximal tests, VO₂max |
| 7 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests II: field and laboratory tests |
| 8 | Midterm examination |
| 9 | Strength, endurance, and flexibility tests: principles and practical examples |
| 10 | Anaerobic threshold and anaerobic performance tests: Wingate, sprint tests, etc. |
| 11 | Clinical exercise tests I: tests used in cardiac and pulmonary diseases |
| 12 | Clinical exercise tests II: metabolic diseases, obesity, and special populations |
| 13 | Analysis, reporting, and interpretation of exercise test results |
| 14 | Practical session |
| 15 | Current approaches and case discussions |
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the physiological foundations of exercise testing, pre-test risk assessment and safety principles, exercise tests used in different populations (healthy individuals, athletes, and clinical groups), and the interpretation of data obtained from these tests. The course aims to equip students with the competence to plan and conduct performance- and health-oriented exercise tests in accordance with scientific and ethical principles and to use the results in sports management and decision-making processes.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Evaluates theoretical and practical knowledge in sport management at an advanced level and adapts current approaches to the management processes of sport organizations. | 1 |
| P2 | Integrates knowledge from management and sport sciences to analyze problems related to sport services and develop evidence-based solutions. | 1 |
| P3 | Develops recommendations for strategic planning, human resources, financing, and marketing processes in sport organizations and evaluates these recommendations in relation to organizational objectives. | 1 |
| P4 | Plans and evaluates sport events and projects in accordance with the principles of resource management, risk management, safety, accessibility, and sustainability. | 1 |
| P5 | Uses knowledge of sport anatomy, exercise physiology, and cardiovascular physiology to explain responses to physical activity and exercise-induced adaptations. | 1 |
| P6 | Integrates knowledge of metabolism, molecular physiology, and intercellular interactions to analyze the biological foundations of exercise and sport performance. | 1 |
| P7 | Compares the purposes, applications, and limitations of exercise tests and physical activity assessment methods and interprets their results in relation to sport service planning. | 5 |
| P8 | Uses the fundamental principles of training science to evaluate training programs in terms of training load, recovery, adaptation, and performance improvement. | 4 |
| P9 | Evaluates the relationship between nutrition and exercise performance using knowledge of sport nutrition and metabolism and identifies the need for collaboration with nutrition professionals in sport services. | 3 |
| P10 | Uses knowledge of sport psychology to analyze motivation, stress, communication, and team dynamics and develops management recommendations that support participation and psychological well-being in sport settings. | 1 |
| P11 | Evaluates the fundamental principles of sport injury prevention and rehabilitation and develops recommendations for creating safe sport environments and coordinating relevant professionals. | 2 |
| P12 | Designs sport services and projects that promote participation in physical activity and healthy living among groups with different ages and needs. | 2 |
| P13 | Identifies a researchable problem in sport and independently plans and conducts a thesis study using appropriate research methods. | 1 |
| P14 | Analyzes research data using appropriate statistical methods and critically interprets findings from laboratory and field research, taking methodological limitations into account. | 1 |
| P15 | Conducts research and professional activities in accordance with the principles of scientific research and publication ethics, personal data protection, and professional responsibility. | 1 |
| P16 | Follows scientific publications in the field in Turkish and at least one foreign language and communicates research findings and professional recommendations using academic writing, seminar, and presentation techniques. | 1 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to exercise testing: definitions, historical development, and importance for sport management |
| 2 | Basic principles of exercise physiology and responses to exercise (energy systems, cardiorespiratory responses) |
| 3 | Pre-exercise assessment: procedures to be completed and considerations before testing |
| 4 | Safety, contraindications, and emergency management in exercise testing |
| 5 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests I: maximal and submaximal tests, VO₂max |
| 6 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests I: maximal and submaximal tests, VO₂max |
| 7 | Cardiorespiratory fitness tests II: field tests and laboratory tests |
| 8 | Strength, endurance, and flexibility tests: principles and practical examples |
| 9 | Anaerobic threshold and anaerobic performance tests (Wingate, sprint tests, etc.) |
| 10 | Clinical exercise tests I: tests used in cardiac and pulmonary diseases |
| 11 | Clinical exercise tests II: metabolic diseases, obesity, and special populations |
| 12 | Analysis, reporting, and interpretation of exercise test results |
| 13 | Practical session |
| 14 | Current approaches, case discussions |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | American College of Sports Medicine. (2025). ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (12th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. |
| Sietsema, K. E., Sue, D. Y., Stringer, W. W., & Ward, S. (2020). Wasserman & Whipp's Principles of Exercise Testing and Interpretation: Including Pathophysiology and Clinical Applications (6th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 40 | 2 | 80 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 52 | 52 |
| 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 | 52 | 52 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 226 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||