Information Package / Course Catalogue
Exercise Physiology
Course Code: FTR118
Course Type: Area Elective
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

This course aims to describe the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the pulmonary, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and hormonal systems in sedentary individuals, individuals with chronic diseases, and athletes.

Course Content

It covers the subjects of cardiovascular system and exercise, cardiovascular regulation, evaluation of functional capacity, measurement of energy capacity, aerobic and anaerobic training, pulmonary system and musculoskeletal system physiology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Dinçer CÜRE
Learning Outcomes
1.Exercise physiology concept, exercise and physical activity, regular explains the benefits of exercise and different exercise modalities
2.Explains the acute and chronic response to exercise on the cardiovascular system.vvvvvvvvvv
3.Explains the acute and chronic response to exercise on the respiratory system.
4.Explains the acute and chronic response to exercise on the musculoskeletal system.
5.Explains imaging of cardiorespiratory system with exercise stress test
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Exercise Physiology Theory and Practice Palme Yayıncılık, William Kraemer
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to exercise physiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Energy transfer in the body (anaerobic systems)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Energy transfer in the body (aerobic systems)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Muscle physiology I
Week 5 - Theoretical
Muscle physiology II
Week 6 - Theoretical
Neural control of human movement
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sports Physiology
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Sports Physiology (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Responses of the cardiovascular system to exercise I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Responses of the cardiovascular system to exercise II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Responses of the cardiovascular system to exercise III
Week 12 - Theoretical
Respiratory system and exercise
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nutrition and exercise
Week 14 - Theoretical
Exercise in different environments
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)71
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026