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COURSE UNIT TITLECOURSE UNIT CODESEMESTERTHEORY + PRACTICE (Hour)ECTS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY LIFE NUT141 - 3 + 0 4

TYPE OF COURSE UNITElective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNITBachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY-
SEMESTER-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED4
NAME OF LECTURER(S)Instructor Can Selim Yılmaz
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT At the end of this course, the students;
1) Understanding the importance of physical activity
2) Understanding the relationship between physical activity and health
3) Understanding the importance of physical activity for different groups
MODE OF DELIVERYFace to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSENo
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITIONThe effects of physical activity on healthy life and chronic diseases and special groups will be evaluated
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEKTOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Definitions
2nd Week Physiological responses to physical activity and its benefits, Body adaptation to physical activity
3rd Week Effects of physical activity on health, Reducing sedentary life
4th Week The relationship of physical activity with nutrition and health, Nutritional problems that can be seen during physical activity,
5th Week Importance of physical activity in healthy life, Effects of physical activity on health from social and psychological aspects.
6th Week Evaluation of physical activity, Physical fitness parameters,
7th Week Midterm exam
8th Week Physical activity in healthy adults
9th Week Physical activity in children and adolescents
10th Week physical activity in the elderly
11th Week physical activity in persons with disabilities
12th Week Physical activity in chronic diseases
13th Week Physical activity in chronic diseases
14th Week Physical activity in chronic diseases
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING1. Aykın AG. Fiziksel aktivite ve yaşam kalitesi. 2018
2. Demirel H, Kayıhan H, Özmert EN, Doğan A. TurkishTürkiye fiziksel aktivite rehberi. 2014
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSLecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 QuantityPercentage(%)
Assignment115
Project125
Total(%)40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)60
Total(%)100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities Number Hours Workload
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work14114
Preparation for Final exam7321
Course hours14342
Preparation for Midterm exam7321
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam122
Homework11010
Project11010
Total Workload120
Total Workload / 304
ECTS Credits of the Course4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)No
  

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