Information Package / Course Catalogue
Old Age and Sports
Course Code: AEB091
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To increase awareness of the benefits of exercise in advanced ages.

Course Content

Emphasizing the importance of movement and breathing and circulation in later ages. Emphasizing the importance of sports and the effectiveness of systems, muscles and joints.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the relationship between age and activity.
2.Understanding the importance of exercise in advanced ages.
3.Being aware of bad habits.
4.Teaching the importance of nutrition.
5.Understanding the effect of exercise on aging.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging 2008 Albert W. Taylor, PhD, DSc,Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Active Older Adults 2005Kevin Speer, MD,Egzersiz fizyolojisi Necati Akgun
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, Effects of Aging on Systems
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Exercise and Body Biomechanics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Health Protection and Physical Activity in the Elderly
Week 5 - Theoretical
Therapeutic Exercise
Week 6 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Musculoskeletal System and Anthropometric Measurements
Week 7 - Theoretical
Principles of Exercise Programs to be Applied in the Elderly and Benefits of Exercise
Week 8 - Theoretical
Risks of participating in physical activity in the elderly and midterm evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Normal Joint Movement and Strengthening Exercises
Week 10 - Theoretical
Osteoarthritis in the Elderly
Week 11 - Theoretical
Osteoporosis in the Elderly
Week 12 - Theoretical
Obesity, Weight Control and Physical Activity Alcohol, Smoking and Health
Week 13 - Theoretical
Complications of Immobilization
Week 14 - Theoretical
Review and evaluation of other weeks
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment1123
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026