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| Unit | ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | SHS225 |
| Name | Physical Activity and Healthy Living |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMİR İBRAHİM IŞIK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with a perspective on the importance of physical activity on quality of life, ways to gain healthy living habits and ways to evaluate and improve individual physical fitness level.
Course Content
This course covers the effects of physical activity on health, types of exercise, physical fitness components, active lifestyle development strategies and the negative effects of sedentary lifestyle on health. In addition, complementary topics such as nutrition, sleep and stress management that support healthy living are also addressed.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course.
Resources
Howley, E.T., & Thompson, D.L. (2021). Fitness Professional's Handbook. Human Kinetics.
Notes
World Health Organisation (WHO) Physical Activity Guidelines 2024 Turkey Nutrition Guide (TUBER)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the basic concepts of physical activity and healthy living. |
| LO02 | Explain the effects of physical activity on health. |
| LO03 | Theoretically knows simple tests to assess the level of individual physical fitness. |
| LO04 | List the effects of different lifestyles on health. |
| LO05 | Explains the suitability of different physical activity programmes according to the needs of individuals. |
| LO06 | Makes his/her own physical activity plan. |
| LO07 | Compare the health status of sedentary and active individuals. |
| LO08 | Develops solutions against sedentary lifestyle. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Examines the basis and kinesiology of normal human structure and function | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and principles used in the field of medical terminology and physiotherapy | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the basic physics and biophysics concepts required for physiotherapy applications. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes the devices, tools and equipment used in the field of physiotherapy and explains their basic working principles. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists patient protection methods and treatment methods related to field. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares the patient, orthoses and assistive devices before physiotherapy application | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists basic assessment methods used in physical therapist assisstant applications | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes reading and evaluating the treatment plan given by the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist before the patient is admitted to physiotherapy. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the treatment program recommended by the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician to the patients under the supervision of the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician or physiotherapist. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Assists in the implementation of basic exercises used in physiotherapy under the supervision of a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies hot-cold applications and electrotherapy modalities used in physiotherapy under the supervision of a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician or physiotherapist. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Prepares treatment devices before physiotherapy program | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Perform the calibration and maintenance of the devices regularly | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes informed about critical situations and, when necessary, reports the results to the relevant physical medicine and rehabilitation physician as soon as possible | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | After graduation, he/she will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he/she has learned with his/her own knowledge | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively with patients and health care workers with professional ethical responsibility | 1 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to use basic computer program and information technologies to follow developments in at least one foreign language | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes precautions regarding health and safety in the work environment and provides first aid in case of injuries. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Monitors professional technological developments |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Concepts of physical activity and health | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Physical fitness components and assessment methods | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Health risks of a sedentary lifestyle | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Physiological effects of physical activity on health | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Activity types | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 6 | Methods of integrating physical activity into daily life | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 7 | Holistic wellness approach with nutrition, sleep and stress management | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Repetition of reading from sources and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Physical activity programme planning: Approach according to age and health status | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Policies promoting physical activity in the community | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Physical activity safety and injury prevention | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 12 | Health literacy and individual awareness raising | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Special programmes to promote physical activity 1 | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Special programmes to promote physical activity 2 | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General evaluation and review | Reading from sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Repetition of reading from sources and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Repetition of reading from sources and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 91 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,64 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||