BED569 Mechanical Foundations of Strength, Power, and Speed Development

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Code BED569
Name Mechanical Foundations of Strength, Power, and Speed Development
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdullah KILCI
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

To understand mechanical principles and analyze performance development.

Course Content

Mechanical foundations of strength, power, and speed; biomechanical principles and performance analysis.

Course Precondition

Knowledge of basic biomechanics and physiology.

Resources

Lecture notes and Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise.

Notes

Strength and conditioning literature and current articles.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student applies methods and techniques in the field of physical education and sports. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student analyzes and evaluates the data. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student acquires basic professional knowledge 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student follows the literature on physical education and sports at national and international level. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student makes original studies in the field of physical education and sports. 5
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student produces solutions for the shortcomings in the field. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student collects, analyzes, interprets and publishes the data related to physical education and sports within the framework of social, scientific and ethical values. 4
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students gain the ability to work in interdisciplinary fields. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student uses knowledge in practice. 5
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students gain the ability to follow information in the field by using foreign language. 5
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student adheres to ethical principles. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The student gains basic knowledge about the field of learning. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction and basic mechanical concepts. Basic physics concepts. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
2 Force and laws of motion. Newton’s laws. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
3 Work, power, and energy. Basic mechanics knowledge. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Muscle force and torque. Muscle physiology. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
5 Speed and acceleration mechanics. Kinematics knowledge. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
6 Force-time and power-time relationships. Data interpretation. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
7 Neuromuscular force production. Neuromuscular system. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam General review. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav
9 Sprint mechanics. Speed knowledge. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
10 Mechanics of strength and power training. Training knowledge. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Proje Temelli Öğrenme
11 Plyometric and SSC mechanics Muscle-tendon knowledge. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
12 Environmental and surface effects. Basic biomechanics. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
13 Age- and sex-related mechanical differences. Development knowledge. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
14 Performance analysis and application. All topics. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
15 Performance optimization. General knowledge. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
16 Term Exams General review and evaluation. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav
17 Term Exams General Review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü 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 9 126
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 156
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,24
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 22.04.2026 03:50