Courses given by the Department of Physical Education and Sports


Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
PES204 POOL AND BILLIARDS 3 1.00 4.00 6.0

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A study of fundamentals, techniques and international rules of billiards. Students learn teaching steps and improve abilities to demonstrate and correct mistakes in billiards.

PES205 GENERAL PHYSICAL CONDITIONING 3 2.00 2.00 6.0

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Instruction in basic principles of conditioning and fitness. Emphasis on muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiorespiratory endurance. Designed for students without prior knowledge of conditioning methods.

PES206 GOLF 3 1.00 4.00 6.0

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General Description and orientation, the social aspect of golf; Golf Rules, course knowledge, basic principles, and terminology, safety requirements; The origin and development of golf; Introduction of basic golf equipment, golf balls, clubs, tees, markers, golf dress rules; Explanation of the essential skills of golf; Introduction of the basic rules and sportsmanship on the golf course; Introduction to advanced skills; Introduction of famous golf players and their basic strategies, presentation of popular golf tournaments; Course orientation, equipment information, tools of golf- club selection; putting and chipping; ball positioning, targets, distance and direction, swing progression, practice, and play.

PES208 TENNIS 3 1.00 4.00 6.0

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Course involves the rules, basic techniques and strategies of this game which can be played life long.

PES290 VOLUNTEERING 3 2.00 2.00 5.0

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Management and Organization Concepts; The Concept of Volunteering and Volunteer Management; Basic Volunteering Fields as Disaster & Emergency, Environment, Education & Culture, Sports, Health & Social Services; Project Development Related to Volunteer Work and Participation in Volunteer Work in the Field; Ethics, Moral, Religious, Traditional Values and Principles in Voluntary Work; Participation in Voluntary Work in Public Institutions, Local Administrations and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO); Risk Groups and Volunteering in Society; Immigrants and Volunteering..

PES305 BEGINNING SWIMMING 3 1.00 4.00 6.0

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Development of basic skills of strokes. Buoyancy Floating, cool down, sculling-leg kicks and breathing. Front crawl stroke, back crawl stroke, standing front dive. Breast stroke-arm pulling-leg kicks. Treading water.

PES307 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING 3 1.00 4.00 6.0

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Development of basic swimming techniques. Styles- front crawl stroke, back crawl stroke, breast stroke. To be able to demonstrate and teach these styles. Buoyancy. Sculling. Floating. Standing front dive, underwater swimming and turnings. Understanding of stroke mechanics.

PES320 ARCHERY THEORY AND PRACTICE 3 1.00 4.00 6.0

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A study of fundamentals, rules, and terminology of archery. Basic archery techniques: stance positions, knocking, extend, draw, anchor, tightening and holding, aiming, tightening and releasing and afterhold. Maintaining the archery equipment

PES326 LEADERSHIP AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 3.00 0.00 6.0

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This course examines leadership, effective leadership styles and theories. It also includes the purposes, types, organization, administration and evolution of events which are related to sport, facility and community environments.

PES330 FIRST-AID 3 3.00 0.00 6.0

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Lecture and demonstration of first-aid for wounds and bleeding, burns and scalds, sprains, dislocation, fractures, unconsciousness conditions, suffocation, drowning and poisoning with skill training in all procedures.

PES335 FITNESS ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES 3 2.00 2.00 6.0

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A study on the concept and components of fitness and wellness. The methods to improve healthy lifestyles and evaluation and improving fitness.

PES342 MOTOR LEARNING 3 3.00 0.00 6.0

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The nature of the learning process and of skill acquisition will be introduced. Pre-, in-, and post-practice conditions, skills and activities.

PES343 DANCE EDUCATION 3 1.00 4.00 6.0

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Study of fundamentals of international standard and international Latin dances. Students improve abilities to demonstrate dance techniques.

PES399 INTERACTIVE FIRST AID 3 2.00 2.00 6.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
PES415 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF P.E.S. 3 3.00 0.00 6.0

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The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge of physical education in ancient societies, about the Middle Ages, and modern Europe and Turkey; ancient, medieval and modern philosophies; an analysis of the research literature related to the historical foundations of physical education and sports.

PES422 TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 3 2.00 2.00 6.0

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This course is designed as a professional preparation for future teachers, who may be teaching individuals with autism either in inclusive or special education environments. Foundations, historical educational developments and current approaches for teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorders are examined. Students are expected to collaborate with families/special education teachers to design their weekly hands-on teaching experiences.

PES425 SCOUTING AND RECREATIONAL CAMPING 3 1.00 4.00 6.0

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Equipment planning, safety rules, finding directions, camp side selection, camp fire, weather forecasting, shelters, water, cooking, first-aid, plants, knots, maps (Application in camping skills in natural environment).

PES440 LIFESPAN HUMAN MOVEMENT 3 2.00 2.00 6.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
PES457 SPECIALIZATION IN FOOTBALL 3 2.00 2.00 6.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
PES458 COACHING PRACTICE IN FOOTBALL 3 2.00 2.00 6.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
PES480 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH 3 3.00 0.00 5.0

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Develop an understanding of the link between physical activity and public health. Foundations of physical activity and public health, effects of exercise and physical activity on health, and the strategies for effective physical activity promotion will be discussed.
By the end of the semester,students will be able to
1-Understand the fundamentals of physical activity, public health, and related policies and research.
2-Explain the interaction between the physical activity, and health.
3-Identify the health effects of exercise and physical activity.
4-Explain the health benefits and risks of participation in physical activity.
5-Discuss the ways of physical activity promotion for different settings.
6-Analyse the physical activity and health policies at national and international level.
7-Analyse the quality of the physical activity and exercise programs offered for public health.
8-Synthesize class concent and make reflections about physical activity and public health via classroom discussions and assignments.

PES515 SCIENTIFIC WRITING AND PUBLISHING IN SPORT SCIENCE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to write and publish scholarly articles in the field of sport science. It will provide instructions for writing various sections of research papers. Additional topics that will be discussed include making decisions about authorship, selecting a journal for submission of an article, understanding the peer review process and expectations of editors and reviewers, and revising the article.

PES516 THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORTS TRAINING 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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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.

PES518 SPORTS INDUCE INFLAMMATION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Aim is to study sports-induced inflammation, and under what circumstances it is initiated. To indicate the differences between the macro traumatic and micro traumatic inflammatory processes. To evaluate promotive causes, directions & outcome of inflammation and whether these can be beneficially modified. The fibratic healing process will be evaluated. The role of exercise in controlling the onset of inflammatory response will be discussed

PES519 SPORTS MARKETING 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Develop an understanding of theories and principles required in marketing in various sport setting. Students will gain insights into who the sport consumer is, why people consume sports and when market segmentation is essential to successful marketing.

PES521 ADM.&MAN.IN ATHLETICS&RECREAT. SPORTS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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The study of administrative structures in sports organizations, leadership and management techniques. Also the current development in physical education and sports.

PES522 TRENDS&ISSUES IN P.E.S. & RECREATION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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The study of current trends and issues in schools, university physical education and sports departments, governmental sports institutions and society.

PES524 COMPARATIVE SYSTEMS IN P.E.S. 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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The study of organization, administration and application of physical education and sports in different societies and countries.

PES526 INST.DES.IN PHYSICAL EDUC.AND SPORTS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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The study of the methods and skills that are necessary to teach physical activities, which includes an examination of techniques and tools useful for effective instruction: analyzing learning environments, analyzing learners, developing a scope and sequence, writing objectives, determining evaluation, designing learner activities

PES530 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN P.E. 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Analysis of physical education and discussion of current issues with specific reference to Turkey

PES531 PEDAGOGICAL ASPECT OF SPORTS COACHING 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Coaching is a complex process that enables learning and development of athletes toward the goal of specific training. This course aims to develop an understanding of pedagogical issues in sports coaching. Pedagogical processes in different coaching context including recreational, developmental and performance settings, will be examined in detail.

PES533 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Structures and functioning of the human body as applied to physical activity. Energy liberation and transfer, muscle contraction; neuro-muscular function; physical work capacity; energy cost of various activities; factors affecting performance

PES534 ADV. TOPICS IN PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Physiological adaptations of human organism to exercise and environmental stress, aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Techniques of diagnostic and functional exercise testing.

PES535 NUTRITION IN SPORTS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Food requirements for sportsmen. Aspects of nutrition for sportsmen before and during competition. How to control weight in sports. Ergogenic aids and muscular performance.

PES536 BIOCHEMISTRY OF EXERCISES 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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An insight to the structure and properties of complex biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, hormones and enzymes, also the mechanism of generation and storage of metabolic energy during exercise

PES538 ADVANCED TOPICS IN TRAINING THEORY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
PES539 STRESS TESTING &EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Principles of exercise prescription based on current practices in physical education and physiology with emphasis on prevention & rehabilitation.

PES541 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF P.E.S. 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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A study of mans psychological involvement and behavior in physical activity and sports.

PES542 PSY. EFFECTS OF SPORTS&PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Consequences of involvement in physical activity and sport on selected psychological states such as anxiety, depression, hostility and self-esteem.

PES543 GROWTH AND MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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A study of growth and motor development of children from infancy through adolescence Emphasis is on observing, analyzing characteristics of movement behavior and motor performance of children with application to developmentally appropriate movement experiences.

PES545 PROTHESIS SEMINAR 0 0.00 0.00 10.0

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Scanning field literature, preparing and conducting seminars, submitting a research proposal, under a supervisor’s guidance.

PES550 MOTOR CONTROL 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Theories around motor control will be examined and discussed as to their usefulness to understand changes in movement execution as a result of task demands and environmental changes. One of the emphases will be explaining how basic principles and theories are derived from experimental approaches within the disciplines of physiology, neuroscience, biomechanics, and psychology.

PES560 MOTOR LEARNING 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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An investigation of motor learning as an important component of the foundation needed to understand human behavior as it relates to teaching, learning and performing motor skills. The course explains the process by which humans acquire and refine physical skills, as well as the stages of skill learning and development.

PES590 READINGS IN P.E.S. & RECREATION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Analysis and study of current literature in the physical education sports and recreation areas.

PES599 MASTER`S THESIS 0 0.00 0.00 50.0

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Program of research leading to M.S. degree, arranged between the student and a faculty member. Students register this course while the research program or write-up of thesis is in progress.

PES600 RESEARCH SEMINAR AND ETHICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Bu ders öğrencilere beden eğitimi ve spor alanonda araştırma yapabilmek için entegre bir çerçeve sunmaktadır. Bu derste öğrenciler beden eğitimi ve spor alanında bağoımsız bir araştırma çalışması tasarlarlar. Ders öğrencilerin etik sorunları araştırmak, veri toplamak ve yayınlamak gibi becerileri uygulama konusunda geliştirmek için probleme dayalı öğrenme tarzını kullanır.

PES610 ANALYSIS OF INSTRUCTION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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PES620 PROCESS OF SKILL ACQUISITION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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PES624 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MOTOR BEHAVIOR 3 2.00 2.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
PES630 ADVANCED NUTTRITION IN SPORT 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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This lesson aims to give the ability to create his/her own diet to enhance performance and capacity in sports to the student. Also, detailed information and data related to food commodities and nutritional substances, increasing strength and resistance in sports, will be given as complementary to nutrition in sports.

PES640 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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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.

PES642 EXERCISE THROUGHOUT LIFE CYCLE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Exercise is a concept of lifetime and the habit of exercise should be gained in childhood. This habit should then further carried to older ages. It is well known that exercise is one of the most important items in reducing illnesses. This course will teach methods on how exercise can become part of daily life. It will give information and draw attention to the importance of exercise throughout life cycle.

PES660 PROGRAM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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This course is designed to develop and understanding of theories and principles required in managing a program and event in various sport settings, including the management process. Focus on the knowledge and application of necessary skills to develop, propose and conduct sport-related program, events, games, and contests.

PES664 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND FUND RAISING IN SPORT SETTING 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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This course is designed to prepare and update prospective sport managers and leaders with regard to fund raising approaches and strategies. Upon completing the course, a student will have a sound grasp of the principles and practice of fund raising and will be able to work effectively in a variety of sport institutions and related non-profit organizations both as a staff member and as an independent consultant.

PES690 DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0 0.00 0.00 10.0

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The purpose of this course is to facilitate the development of current and incoming doctoral students dissertation research ideas. The Doctoral Seminar course aims to provide an opportunity for students to develop and present research ideas, form a committee, prepare a project, learn the data collection process, present the results and discuss the findings.

PES699 PH.D DISSERTATION 0 0.00 0.00 130.0

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Program of research leading to Ph.D. degree, arranged between the student and a faculty member. Students register this course while the research program or write-up of thesis is in progress