Information Package / Course Catalogue
Anthropometry
Course Code: AEB233
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the definition, importance and concepts of anthropometry, exercise examples and measurement methods of cardiac respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, flexibility, and to gain knowledge and skills about managing physical fitness programs.

Course Content

Explain the definition and importance of anthropometry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Burçin ÖLÇÜCÜ
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the definition and importance of anthropometry.
2. Explain determination of body composition and measurement methods
3.ill be able to define the principles of physical fitness in different groups
4. Students will be able to comprehend the features of starting and maintaining exercise programs in physical fitness
5. Will be able to explain the measurement methods of muscle strength and endurance and exercise examples
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Victor R. Preedy.Handbook of Anthropometry: Physical Measures of Human Form in Health and Disease. Springer; 2012 edition (February 2, 2012)
2.Allanson J, Gripp K, Slavotinek A. Handbook of Physical Measurements. Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (November 16, 2006)
3.Dennis E. Slice. Modern Morphometrics in Physical Anthropology (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects) Springer; Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005 edition (December 1, 2010)
4.Eğitim Psikolojisi Gelişim-Öğrenme-Öğretme, 2018, Arkadaş Yayınevi. Prof. Dr. Münire Erden ve Prof. Dr. Yasemin Akman
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and importance of anthropometry
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concepts related to anthropometry
Week 3 - Practice
Dynamics and methods of anthropometry
Week 4 - Theoretical
Respiratory system resistance
Week 5 - Theoretical
Explain endurance measurement methods and exercise examples
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determination of body composition and measurement methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Balanced nutrition, weight control and energy consumption calculation
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
eatures of managing exercise program in physical fitness and interm evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
muscle strength and endurance measurement methods and exercise examples
Week 10 - Theoretical
Flexibility and importance measurement methods and exercise examples
Week 11 - Theoretical
Describe the principles of physical fitness in different groups
Week 12 - Theoretical
Start and maintain an exercise program in physical fitness
Week 13 - Theoretical
Explain the methods of measurement of muscle strength and endurance and exercise examples
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review and evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Seminar141242
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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