Information Package / Course Catalogue
Body Analysis
Course Code: SGH300
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students must have to complete their internship within the required time and properties. The required rules are describes at the Adnan Menderes University, Sultanhisar Vocational School, Student Internship Instructions.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

In this course; human body functioning, body forming systems, body weight, metabolism rate is aimed to gain the subjects such as recognition of our body.

Course Content

Anthropometry, body systems, metabolism

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about basic human anatomy and physiology
2.To have knowledge about the concept of anthropometry
3.To have knowledge about the functioning of the body and the concept of metabolism
4.Analyzing the body and making basic inferences
5.To have knowledge about nutrition, diet and weight loss concepts
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instructor Lecture Notes
2.Ministry of National Education Vocational Training Body Analysis Module
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of anatomy and physiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Body systems (Respiratory, Circulation, Nervous)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Body systems (Movement, Digestion, Excretion)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Anthropometry concept
Week 5 - Theoretical
Abbreviations used in body analysis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Body Weight and Height, Calculation of Body Mass Index
Week 7 - Theoretical
Correct determination of body measurements
Week 8 - Theoretical
Basal metabolic rate
Week 9 - Theoretical
Overweight and obesity concept
Week 10 - Theoretical
Problems caused by obesity and treatment methods
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cellulite and skin stretch marks
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nutrition and Dietetics Concept
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sport and exercise concept
Week 14 - Theoretical
Medical weight loss methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment28220
Seminar1617
Reading35015
Individual Work25010
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes