Information Package / Course Catalogue
Exercise Physiology I
Course Code: AEB235
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To comprehend the adaptation of physiological systems to exercise.

Course Content

Energy systems, respiratory and circulatory systems, heart, muscle, and hormonal structures the relationship between exercise.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to determine neuro-muscular fatique.
2.To be able to determine respiratory system and endocrine system.
3.
4.Endocrine system, hormones and duties and functions of hormones that affect exercise performance
5.Streching and plyometric training. (Practical application)
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Günay M, Cicioğlu İ. Spor Fizyolojisi, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara, 2001
2. Ergen E. Egzersiz Fizyolojisi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara, 2
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic Terms and Definitions of Exercise Physiology
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Energy Systems: The Phosphagen System and Its Relationship with Exercise
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Energy Systems: The Lactic Acid System and Its Relationship with Exercise
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Energy Systems: The Aerobic System and Its Relationship with Exercise
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise During Energy Production and the Recovery Period
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Fatigue and Recovery in Sports
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
General Characteristics and Functions of Muscle Tissue; Physiological Mechanism of Muscle Contraction, Sarcomere and Its Structure
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Cellular Events in Muscle, Sliding Filament Theory and Muscle Fiber Distribution in Human Skeletal Muscles
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Motor Units, Muscle Fiber Types and Their Characteristics
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Neural Control of Muscle Activity
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Relationship Between Muscle Fiber Types and Sports Performance
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Types of Muscle Contraction (Isometric, Concentric and Eccentric) and Sports Performance
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Endocrine Glands and Hormones Secreted by These Glands
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Functional Characteristics of Hormones Active During Exercise and Their Effects on Exercise
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment1426
Individual Work44432
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination18210
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026