FTR3060 Healthy Living and ExerciseBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTR3060 Healthy Living and Exercise Spring 2 0 2 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAZAL GENÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is to gain practical skills and knowledge on special exercise methods such as therapeutic ball exercise, tai-chi chuan, ai-chi, callisthenic exercise, stabilization exercises, stretching exercise and also improve the body awareness and rhythm sense and proprioception of the students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1)Describes exercise techniques
2) Selecting suitable exercise modalities
3) Having skills on therapeutic ball exercise, tai-chi chuan, ai-chi, callisthenic exercise, stabilization exercises, stretching exercise and
4)Improving the students' body awareness and and perception of exercise
5)Correlating exercise with technology and developing exercise programs in an innovative manner.

Course Content

Describing stabilization exercises phases, the stabilizing system, the muscle system of stabilizing system of a core strengthening program, tai-chi chuan, ai-chi, callisthenic exercise, stretching exercise, practical studies on stabilizing system of a core strengthening program, tai-chi chuan, ai-chi, callisthenic exercise, stretching exercise etc

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Stabilization exercises phases, the stabilizing system, the muscle system of stabilizing system of a core strengthening program I
2) The core stabilisation program I
3) Core stabilisation programs II
4) Stretching Exercise I
5) Stretching Exercise II
6) Ai Chi and Tai- Chi Chuan Exercise I
7) Ai Chi and Tai- Chi Chuan Exercise II
8) Midterm exam
9) Adapted Physical Activity and Sport I
10) Adapted Physical Activity and Sport II
11) Callisthenic Exercises
12) Aquatic Exercise
13) The positive and negative effects of technology on active life style
14) Technology-assisted exercises and development of individually organized exercise program

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Haftalık olarak verilecektir. Will be given weekly
References: - Kisner, C., Colby, L. (2007) Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations And Techniques, 5th Edition. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Campany
- Prentice, W. E. (2011) Rehabilitation Techniques for Sport Medicine and Athletic Training, 5th Edition. Mc Graw Hill

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 2 26
Study Hours Out of Class 12 10 120
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.