SHS231 Physical Activity and Healthy Living

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code SHS231
Name Physical Activity and Healthy Living
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 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.


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 Explains the basic structure and function of human mouth-teeth. 1
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal List the main features of prosthetic and orthodontic applications to the oral region.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describe basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines properties related to aesthetic phonation and function.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the tools and equipments used in laboratory.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines the knowledge of field-specific substances.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It explains how to prepare to be installed in dental restorations.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the laboratory stages of restoration.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepare the restoration of the patient by using basic knowledge and skills. 1
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal List the used tools and materials according to the place of use.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepare models of the measures taken by the dentist.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı On prepared models; It provides a fixed and removable partial dentures to be used in the mouth.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepare apparatus such as obturator, splint etc.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepare the removable orthodontic apparatus planned by the dentist.
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Makes maintenance and simple repair of the tools used.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It makes the calibration and maintenance of the tools used regularly and enables them to work in the most efficient way.
PLO17 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Determines laboratory deficiencies and makes a request for required materials.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği After graduation, he / she will be aware of the knowledge he / she has learned critically with his / her own knowledge. 5
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Professional and colleagues as having ethical responsibility, communicates with healthy patients and physicians will use the qualification to follow developments in the field and at least one foreign language to communicate with colleagues.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Take measures relating to health and safety in the work environment. Follows the technological developments. 2


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 73
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,92
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2026 12:42