Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physical Activity in the Elderly
Course Code: YB207
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

Physical activity and exercise the effect of exercise on elderly individuals to teach.

Course Content

Physical structures and movement system in the human body, Basic muscular system, movement system and working principles, Body Mechanics, Physiological and physical changes in old age in the general physiology of old age, Effects of regular physical activity and exercise on systems in the elderly Joint movements and stretching exercises

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Şeyma ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.Describes physiological changes in the aging process
2.Having knowledge about the importance of exercise and physical activity in old age
3.Explains the effects of physical activity in the elderly
4.Having knowledge about the rules that the elderly should obey during the exercise
5.Having knowledge about applicable exercise models in old age
6.Have basic knowledge about movement system, posture and body biomechanics.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Türkiye Fizyoterapistler Dernegi (TFD), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) dökumanları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
introduction to physical activity
Week 2 - Theoretical
Measurement and benefits of physical activity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Movement System and Physical Structures
Week 4 - Theoretical
Posture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Physiological and physical changes that occur in old age in the general physiology of old age
Week 6 - Theoretical
Active Aging
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
General principles of exercise practice in the elderly (Midterm)
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm)General principles of exercise practice in the elderly (Midterm Exam Evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Joint movements and stretching exercises
Week 10 - Theoretical
Endurance exercises in the elderly
Week 11 - Theoretical
Balance exercises in the elderly
Week 12 - Theoretical
Strengthening exercises in the elderly
Week 13 - Theoretical
Balance and falling, fall prevention approaches
Week 14 - Theoretical
Exercise and NUtrition
Week 15 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the Course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151245
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)69
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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3
1
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1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026