Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physical Activity in the Elderly
Course Code: FTR227
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

To teach the effects of metabolic energy and exercise on the elderly

Course Content

Physical structures and movement system in the human body, basic muscular system and working principles of the movement system, Body Mechanics, Physiological and physical changes in old age in the general physiology of old age. , Effects of regular physical activity and exercise on the systems in the elderly, General principles of exercise practice in the elderly, Joint movements and stretching exercises, Aerobic exercises for the elderly, Balance exercises for the elderly, Strengthening exercises for the elderly, Balance and fall, fall prevention approaches, Water therapy pool gymnastics, Elderly Understanding the importance of nutrition in providing energy on exercise and systems

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Şeyma ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about the physiology of old age
2.Having knowledge about the importance of exercise in old age
3.To have knowledge about exercise models applicable in old age
4.To have information about the rules that the elderly should obey during exercise
5.To have knowledge about exercise models applicable in old age
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Basic Principles and Methods in Exercise Therapy A.Saadet Orman
2.Turkey Physiotherapists Association (TFD), the American Physical Therapy Association (APA), the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Documents
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Physical structures and movement system in the human body
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic muscular system, movement system
Week 3 - Theoretical
Body Mechanics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physiological and physical changes in old age
Week 5 - Theoretical
Effects of regular physical activity and exercise in the elderly
Week 6 - Theoretical
General principles of exercise practice in the elderly
Week 7 - Theoretical
General principles of exercise practice in the elderly
Week 8 - Theoretical
Joint movements and stretching exercises Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Endurance exercises in the elderly
Week 10 - Theoretical
Balance exercises in the elderly
Week 11 - Theoretical
Balance exercises in the elderly
Week 12 - Theoretical
Balance anda falls
Week 13 - Theoretical
Aquatherapy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Exercise and Nutrition
Week 15 - Theoretical
course evulation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026