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Women and Exercise

Course Code	: REKB250
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/none

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 1
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 4

Objectives of the Course

Women and Exercise, Control of Movement, Energy, Exercise and Respiratory System, Circulatory System and Adaptation to Exercise, Hormonal Adjustments in Exercise, Physiological Basis of Nutrition and Sport Performance, Endurance and Speed ??Training

Course Content

The aim of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of the types, characteristics and changes in the body during exercise.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Res. Assist. Gamze AKYOL

Learning Outcomes

1.	Explains the effects of female physiology on exercise.
2.	Identifies types of recreational exercises suitable for women at different life stages (e.g., pregnancy, menopause).
3.	Analyzes socio-cultural barriers that affect women’s participation in exercise and recreational activities.
4.	Evaluates recreational exercise programs that support women’s physical, psychological, and social well-being.
5.	Plans and implements group-based, enjoyable, and motivating recreational activities and exercises for women.
6.	Develops recreational strategies to promote women’s active use of their leisure time.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Exercise Physiology: Necati Akgün.Gökçe Ofset Matbaacilik.Ankara 1989

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Historical development of women and sports concepts and women and sports in Turkish society

Week 2 - Theoretical

Historical development of women and sports concepts and women and sports in Turkish society

Week 3 - Theoretical

The importance of sociocultural factors in the development of female athletes and the role of the family in the orientation of women to sports

Week 4 - Theoretical

Physical characteristics of women

Week 5 - Theoretical

Physical fitness and motor properties in women.

Week 6 - Theoretical

Energy systems in women

Week 7 - Theoretical

Hormonal system in women, examination of muscle system.

Week 8 - Theoretical

examination of muscle system MİDTERM

Week 9 - Theoretical

Examination of circulatory system and respiratory system in women

Week 10 - Theoretical

Examination of nervous system and nerve-muscle functions in women.

Week 11 - Theoretical

Pregnancy and exercise

Week 12 - Theoretical

Menopause and exercise

Week 13 - Theoretical

Training and menstruation

Week 14 - Theoretical

general repetition

Week 15 - Final Exam

final sınavı

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	1	2	42
Lecture - Practice	14	2	2	56
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				98

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	PÇ-15	PÇ-16
OÇ-1		4	4
OÇ-2	5	4	5		4	4				5	4
OÇ-3					5				4			5
OÇ-4		5	5											5	5	4
OÇ-5		4			5		5							5
OÇ-6	4						4								4

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