Information Package / Course Catalogue
Athletic Performance Development Methods I
Course Code: AEB286
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the "Athletic Performance Improvement Methods I" course is to provide students with knowledge and skills about basic athletic performance improvement methods. This course aims to teach the basic principles, techniques and strategies necessary to increase the performance of athletes.

Course Content

At the end of this course, students will have knowledge about the basic components of athletic performance and will gain the ability to use this knowledge practically. The course provides a solid foundation for students to understand and apply more advanced performance improvement methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Alper KARTAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Understand the basic concepts and principles of athletic performance enhancement.
2.Having knowledge about muscle structure, energy systems and the functioning of the cardiovascular system and being able to use this information in training planning.
3.Ability to apply basic strength and conditioning training techniques and teach these techniques to athletes.
4.Understanding the importance of flexibility and mobility training and being able to use appropriate stretching techniques.
5.Understanding and being able to apply basic plyometric exercises.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (2014). Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2.Siff, M. C. (2003). Supertraining. Supertraining Institute.
3.Zatsiorsky, V. M., & Kraemer, W. J. (2006). Science and Practice of Strength Training. Human Kinetics.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Definition and importance of athletic performance
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Performance improvement principles
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Muscle structure and functions
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Energy systems: aerobic and anaerobic pathways
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Strength training principles
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic strength training techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic functioning of the cardiovascular system
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Conditioning exercises (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Practice
Conditioning exercises (midterm exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Dynamic and static stretching techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Definition and importance of plyometrics
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic plyometric exercises
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Fundamentals of sports nutrition
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Macro and micronutrients
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory71221
Lecture - Practice71221
Assignment7017
Seminar41420
Term Project2024
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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5
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5
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4
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OÇ-5
3
3
3
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026