PES516 THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORTS TRAINING
| Course Code: | 4530516 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Physical Education and Sports |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course introduces students to the theory and methodology of sports training. The course will also acquaint the student with the planning and periodization of training cycles and biomotor abilities.
Course Content
This course is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the fundamentals of sports training. Major themes for the course include principles and components of sports training; periodization of training cycles; peaking for competition; training methods for strength, endurance, speed, agility and flexibility; performance testing and evaluation.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- comprehend the principles and components of sports training
- describe the variables of sports training
- explain the methods to develop biomotor abilities
- understand the planning and periodization of training cycles
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Develop and extend the knowledge and skills related to the field | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Contribute to national literature with studies | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Interpret and contribute the knowledge in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary groups | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Provide education and training to public and private institutions | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Contribute to enhancement of programs (career development programs etc.) | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Develop and implement national and international projects | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Capability to work with a team | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work independently in area of expertise | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Offer data-driven solutions to problems and show leadership characteristics | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Internalize social, cultural, scientific, and ethical problems | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Utilize communication skills at academic environments | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Use at least one foreign language at advanced level for writing and speaking | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Openness to critical thinking, diversity and change | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Demonstrate and behave in accordance with ethical values in personal and professional life | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Use the information technologies for education and research activities | ✔ | |||
| 16 | Use technologies effectively in education and sport settings | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution