Information Package / Course Catalogue
Athletic Performance Development Methods II
Course Code: AEB351
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 Development Methods II” course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to plan and apply evidence-based training methods for the development of speed, change-of-direction ability, agility, aerobic endurance, and metabolic conditioning. The course also aims to enable students to organize training programs according to periodization principles, monitor training load and recovery status, adapt training practices for different athlete populations, and apply the fundamental principles of post-injury reconditioning.

Course Content

This course covers the mechanical, technical, and programming principles of speed, change-of-direction, and agility training, as well as aerobic endurance, metabolic conditioning, high-intensity interval, and repeated-sprint training. It also addresses periodization, annual training planning, training-load monitoring, overreaching, overtraining, and recovery strategies. Fundamental nutritional strategies supporting performance and recovery, training considerations for female, child, and adolescent athletes, and post-injury reconditioning are examined through theoretical and practical applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the mechanical and technical foundations of speed, acceleration, maximum speed, speed endurance, change-of-direction ability, and agility.
2.Plans and applies speed, change-of-direction, and agility training according to the athlete’s sport, performance level, and needs.
3.Designs aerobic endurance and sport-specific metabolic conditioning programs using appropriate training variables.
4.Selects and applies high-intensity interval training methods according to physiological targets, sport-specific demands, and athlete characteristics.
5.Organizes training programs according to periodization principles and appropriate periodization models.
6.Evaluates training load, fatigue, and recovery indicators and makes appropriate adjustments to reduce the risk of overreaching and overtraining.
7.Explains fundamental nutrition and hydration strategies that support athletic performance and recovery.
8.Explains the responsibilities of the athletic performance specialist and the fundamental principles of post-injury reconditioning and return to sport.
9.Explains the responsibilities of the athletic performance specialist and the fundamental principles of post-injury reconditioning and return to sport.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (Eds.). (2025). Essentials of strength training and conditioning (5th ed.). Human Kinetics.
2.National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2022). NSCA’s essentials of personal training (B. J. Schoenfeld & R. L. Snarr, Eds.; 3rd ed.). Human Kinetics.
3.Gibson, A. L., Wagner, D. R., & Heyward, V. H. (2025). Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription (9th ed.). Human Kinetics.
4.Miller, T. (Ed.). (2012). NSCA’s guide to tests and assessments. Human Kinetics.
5.Jeffreys, I. (Ed.). (2025). Developing Speed (2nd ed.). Human Kinetics.
6.Dawes, J. (Ed.). (2019). Developing Agility and Quickness (2nd ed.). Human Kinetics.
7.National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2025). Developing endurance (2nd ed., B. Reuter, Ed.). Human Kinetics.
8.Laursen, P. B., & Buchheit, M. (2019). Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training: Solutions to the Programming Puzzle. Human Kinetics.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Mechanical and Technical Foundations of Speed Training
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Development of Acceleration, Maximum Speed, and Speed Endurance
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Program Design for Change-of-Direction and Agility Training
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Program Design for Aerobic Endurance Training
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Metabolic and Sport-Specific Conditioning Training
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
High-Intensity Interval Training Methods
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
High-Intensity Interval Training Methods II
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Fundamental Principles and Models of Periodization
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Training Load Monitoring, Overreaching, Overtraining, and Recovery
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Nutritional Strategies Supporting Performance and Recovery
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Post-Injury Reconditioning and Return to Sport
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Athletic Performance Training for Female Athletes
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Athletic Performance Training for Child and Adolescent Athletes
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Athletic Performance Development Training for Older Adults
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 - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1426
Individual Work23312
Midterm Examination1426
Final Examination1729
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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5
3
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4
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4
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5
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3
5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026