Information Package / Course Catalogue
Exercise and Sports in The Elderly
Course Code: FZ213
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To learn the principles of safe and effective exercise in the elderly

Course Content

Physical and physiological characteristics of the elderly; It covers training in the elderly, types of physical activity and loading principles, and physical and physiological effects of training in the elderly.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Fatma Nur ALTIN
Learning Outcomes
1.To have information about old age physiology
2.To have information about the benefits of exercise in old age
3.To have information about exercise models that can be applied in old age
4.To have knowledge about the effects of exercise movements on performance in old age
5.To have information about the rules that the elderly must follow during the exercise
6.To have knowledge about the issues to be considered while doing the exercise program
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karan, Ayse (2006). Exercise and Sports in the Elderly. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2006;52(Özel Ek A):A53-A56
2.Ergun, Metin (2013). Exercise in the Elderly. Spor Hekimliği Dergisi Cilt: 48, S. 131-138.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Classification of aging and life expectancy
Week 2 - Theoretical
General physiology of old age and changes in old age
Week 3 - Theoretical
Heart-circulatory system changes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Respiratory system changes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hormonal changes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Changes in the nervous muscular system
Week 7 - Theoretical
Physical capacity and old age
Week 8 - Theoretical
Explaining concepts such as exercise, sports, physical activity and health
Week 9 - Theoretical
Points to be considered while exercising
Week 10 - Theoretical
Endurance exercise for the elderly
Week 11 - Theoretical
Strength exercises for the elderly
Week 12 - Theoretical
Daily life exercises for the elderly
Week 13 - Theoretical
Aerobic and pilates exercises for elderly
Week 14 - Theoretical
Home exercises for the elderly
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
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OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
OÇ-6
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026