PES640 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
| Course Code: | 4530640 |
| 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: | PhD |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to conduct an independent study in the field of exercise physiology.
Course Content
Exercise physiology emphasis area, which is broadly based upon life sciences: physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, nutrition and human anatomy. The premier interest is to understand how various cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems respond to challenges posed by exercise and physical training. Exercise physiology focuses on optimal performance such as that attained by sedentary, elite and highly trained athletes.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- desgin a research study
- plan and conduct the experiment
- prepare a manuscript for publication
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 international 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 | Develop, present, and contribute to programs (career development programs etc.) | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Develop and implement national and international projects | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Contribute to national sports policies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Launch national and international formations (organizations, institutions, & activities) and contribute to sport industry | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Have the capability to work with a team | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Work independently in area of expertise | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Offer data-driven solutions to problems and show leadership characteristics | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Offer solutions to social, cultural, scientific, and ethical problems | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Utilize communication skills at academic environments | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Use at least one foreign language at advanced level for writing and speaking | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Openness to critical thinking, diversity and change | ✔ | |||
| 16 | Demonstrate and behave in accordance with ethical values in personal and professional life | ✔ | |||
| 17 | Design and modify the information technologies for education and research activities | ✔ | |||
| 18 | Use technologies effectively in education and sport settings and produce new technologies | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution