Courses given by the Department of Physical Education and Sports


Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
PES515 SCIENTIFIC WRITING AND PUBLISHING IN SPORT SCIENCE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

Course Content

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

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.

PES518 SPORTS INDUCE INFLAMMATION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
PES620 PROCESS OF SKILL ACQUISITION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
PES624 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MOTOR BEHAVIOR 3 2.00 2.00 8.0

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

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.

PES642 EXERCISE THROUGHOUT LIFE CYCLE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

Course Content

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

PES1001 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS 3 3.00 0.00 5.0

Course Content

This course is designed as a general introduction to physical education and the sports field. The basic concepts of physical education and sports, philosophy, historical development, scientific foundations and sub-fields, relations with other sciences, professional fields and its place and function in Turkish education and sports institutions are within the scope of the course.

PES1110 HUMAN ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY 3 3.00 0.00 5.0

Course Content

This course includes examination of the cells, tissues, organs, systems and structures of the movement system that make up the human body, anatomical terms and concepts, planes, axes, movements of the head, neck, trunk, upper and lower parts and their functions during the contraction of the muscles participating in the movement, the joint movements they create, and kinesiological analysis of sports movements.

PES1170 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 3 3.00 0.00 5.0

Course Content

This course includes age-related changes in motor behaviors, similarities and differences between individuals, concepts, principles, factors affecting motor development, theoretical approaches, the relationship between physical development, perceptual motor abilities and self-concept, and evaluation of motor behaviors in children.

PES1701 GYMNASTICS 3 2.00 2.00 5.0

Course Content

This course is designed to develop content knowledge specific to gymnastics sport. The scope of the course includes the historical development, rules, traditions, safety elements, basic movement skills, techniques, teaching steps and sport-specific physical fitness parameters of gymnastics

PES2270 VOLUNTEERING 3 2.00 2.00 5.0

Course Content

The content of this course includes the concepts of management and organization; the concept of volunteering and volunteer management; basic volunteering areas such as disaster & emergency, environment, education & culture, sports, health & social services; project development related to volunteer work and participation in volunteer work in the field; ethical, moral, religious, traditional values and principles in voluntary work; participation in voluntary work in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs); risk groups and volunteering in the community; immigrants and volunteering.

PES2905 GOLF 3 2.00 2.00 5.0

Course Content

The content of this course includes the fundamental techniques of golf, such as driving, putting, and chipping, along with an understanding of the rules, etiquette, and strategic aspects of the game. Students will also explore the historical significance and the mental and physical benefits of golf as a lifelong sport

PES2906 POOL AND BILLARDS 3 2.00 2.00 5.0

Course Content

The content of this course includes the basic principles and techniques of billiards, including cue handling, shot selection, and game strategy. Students will learn the rules and variations of pool games while developing precision, focus, and hand-eye coordination.

PES2921 BASKETBALL 3 2.00 2.00 5.0

Course Content

The content of this course includes the essential skills of basketball, such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense, as well as team strategies and game rules. Students will engage in both individual drills and team Play to enhance their understanding of the sport and improve their physical fitness and teamwork

PES2923 HANDBALL 3 2.00 2.00 5.0

Course Content

The content of this course includes the key techniques and strategies of handball, including passing, shooting, dribbling, and defensive skills. Students will learn the rules and develop both individual and team skills, enhancing their agility, coordination, and strategic thinking.

PES2964 ORIENTEERING 3 2.00 2.00 5.0

Course Content

The content of this course includes the principles and practices of orienteering, including map reading, compass use, and route planning, as well as the physical and mental challenges of navigating varied terrain. Students will participate in practical exercises to develop their navigation skills, endurance, and problem-solving abilities.

PES3172 MOTOR LEARNING 3 3.00 0.00 5.0

Course Content

The content of this course includes the basic concepts of skill learning (motor skills and their classification, learning-performance, skill-movement-reflex distinction), motor control theories and movement planning, stages of skill learning, verbal-visual skill demonstration, detection and correction of errors, or planning exercises for more than one skill and learning-performance relationship.

PES3584 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH 3 3.00 0.00 5.0

Course Content

The scope of this course includes developing 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