DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Exercise Physiology

General Description

History

Department of Physiology was established in 1978 with the approval of the Higher Education Council based on branch of Faculty of Medicine. Basic sciences of Medical Faculty (Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry) and clinical branches (Anesthesia and Rean.) offer courses in Exercise Physiology master s degree program. Exercise Physiology MD program started to education in 2004. Duration of the program is a total of 4 semesters including two semesters of courses and two semesters of thesis. The program language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology MSc.

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Bachelor s Degree; having obtained at least 55 from relevant branch of Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) or from exams equivalence of which are accepted; in case of graduate of Faculty of Medicine having obtained at least 50 from Medical Specialty Exam (TUS); having obtained at least 50 from Foreign Language Exam (YDS) or from other foreign language exams equivalence of which are accepted or at least 55 from the exam held by DEU Foreign Languages Institute. Transcript; having obtained at least 65 from the Post Graduate Science Exam.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Program is comprised of courses, (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS), field study (4 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS), in total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Profile of the Programme

The objectives of the program are to obtain knowledge about responses to acute and chronic exercise in human, to acquire knowledge and skills on human performance evaluation, to acquire ability to perform exercise tests, to develope the ability to follow, interpret scientific literature in sport sciences. Program includes compulsory courses each semester with elective courses in different areas of physiology. Students may choose courses from other divisions.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Having basic general knowledge in the field of exercise physiology master's program
2   Defines the exercise and systemic effects of exercise
3   Interpret the mechanisms of exercise
4   Implement the exercise tests
5   Discusses the answers to exercise
6   Correlates of exercise and physical environmental conditions
7   Adapts of exercise to special groups
8   Having the ability to do original work on Exercise Physiology Master s Program
9   Having the ability to determine deficiencies by specializing in a particular subject area in the field
10   Having the ability to produce the suggestions for deficiencies in the field
11   Having the ability to implement criticism and self-criticism
12   Having the ability to comply with the ethical principles

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to third cycle programs.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

3 lessons are compulsory courses in their own program of our department.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 EFZ 5009 SEARCH,EVALUATION,WRITING AND PRESENT,TECH. FOR PUBLICATION IN SPORS SCIENCE COMPULSORY 2 0 0 7
G 2 EFZ 5001 BASIC PHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 4 2 0 15
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 8
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 EFZ 5007 BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY IN SPORT SCIENCES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 7
G 2 EFZ 5011 PHYSIOLOGY OF MOVEMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 3 ANA 5009 BASIC ANATOMY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 EFZ 5002 EXERCISE AND SPOR PHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 6
B 2 EFZ 5004 MEASUREMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COMPULSORY 2 2 0 8
B 3 EFZ 5098 SPECIALTY AREA COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
B 4 EFZ 5096 SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 2 0 2
B 5 EFZ 5006 ENERGY AND METABOLISM IN SPORS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 6
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 SBE 5040 SAFETY PRINCIPLES IN LABORATORY PRACTICES ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
B 2 SBE 5046 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 3 EFZ 5008 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
B 4 EFZ 5016 FIRST AıD AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 5 EFZ 5012 EXERCISE IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
B 6 EFZ 5014 EXERCISE FOR CHILDREN, WOMEN AND ELDERL PEOPLE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 7 EFZ 5010 PYHSIOLOGY OF SPORS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
 
3.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 EFZ 5099 THESIS STUDY COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
4.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 EFZ 5099 THESIS STUDY COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students are evaluated with the success of 1midterms, 1 final exam, homework and projects. To be successful in courses, the student should be taken at least 75.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS), and field study (4 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS) credits. İn total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Associate Professor Müge KİRAY
e-mail:muge.kiray@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.4124562