COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ARZU GENÇ

Offered to

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to understand the role of exercise in obesity management, evaluate different exercise approaches, and develop individualized exercise programs.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription American College of Sports Medicine
Obesity: Prevention and Treatment Bray GA, Bouchard C
Physical Activity and Obesity Bouchard C, Katzmarzyk PT

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Student Presentations:
Students will deliver presentations on topics related to exercise-based approaches for obesity treatment. This will help students develop their academic communication and presentation skills.
2. Practical Sessions:
Students will apply their knowledge on the role and effects of exercise in obesity treatment in practical settings. Applications will include creating exercise programs, developing individualized exercise plans, and observing the physiological effects of exercise.
3. Problem-Based Learning:
Students will work on case scenarios related to obesity and exercise, developing their problem-solving skills. This method will enable students to develop exercise-based solutions for real-world obesity issues.
4. Group Work:
Students will collaborate in groups to research exercise-based approaches for obesity and engage in in-depth discussions on various perspectives through group projects.
5. Discussions and Critical Thinking:
Students will engage in discussions based on scientific articles and current research, enhancing their critical thinking skills on the effectiveness and methods of exercise in obesity treatment.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student's success in presentations, assignments, and exams will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Arzu GENÇ
e-mail: arzu.genc@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 0 232 412 49 36

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes