COURSE UNIT TITLE

: AGEING AND SPORT

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
STA 1017 AGEING AND SPORT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Coaching Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR ESRA KÜRKCÜ AKGÖNÜL

Offered to

Coaching Education

Course Objective

to learn safe and effective ways of exercise in elderly people

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   to get knowledge about physiology of elderly people
2   to get knowledge about the importance of exercise in old age
3   to get knowledge about the practicable exercise models for elderly people
4   to get knowledge about the rules of exercise in elderly people
5   to get knowledge about the effects of satellite cell therapy on exercise performance in old age

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Classification of old age and average life time
2 General physiology of old age and the alterations in old age
3 General physiology of old age and the alterations in old age
4 The alterations of cardiovascular system
5 The alterations of respiratory system
6 The alterations of endocrine system
7 The alterations of nervous and muscle system
8 The alterations of nervous and muscle system
9 Physical capacity and old age
10 The key points to be considered while designing exercise program for elderly people
11 Strength training for elderly people
12 Strength training for elderly people
13 Endurance training for elderly people
14 Endurance training for elderly people

Recomended or Required Reading

Heidrich RE. Senior Fitness: The Diet and Exercise Program for Maximum Health and Longevity. USA, 2005
Fekete M. Strength Training for Seniors: How to Rewind Your Biological Clock. USA, 2006

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation, practise

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Ara Sınav
2 FN Yarıyılsonu Sınavı
3 BNS BNS VZ * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 BUT Bütünleme Notu
5 BBN Bütünleme Sonu Başarı Notu VZ * 0.40 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The reports prepared by students for midterm and final exams will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

It is required to attend the class on time and with appropriate dress.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Izmir Caddesi, Çolak Ibrahim Bey Mah. 91/3 Sok. No:2 Seferihisar/Izmir
+ 90 (232) 743 10 01-02
metin.yaman@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.4
LO.555