Information Package / Course Catalogue
Lifetime Sports
Course Code: SYB217
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach the basic knowledge about fitness for life for woman, elders and healty person

Course Content

1 why is fitness for life haw was born fitness for life intelligence 2 introduction of basic pirinciples of sports and exercises in every age,scientific bases of sports and exercises in every age 3 the affects of human health of orderly applied fitness for life 4 why is the aerobic exercise first a health evaluation, simple prescription offer 5 various activity application for applied fitness for life 6 mental problems, stress and sport 7 To make exercise plan 8 To make exercise plan 9 women and exercises, pregnancy and exercises 10 rehabilitation exercises after birth 11 elderly and exercises 12 prepared activity tables per age and performance

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Aylin UĞURLU ÇAKIR
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the causes of lifelong sport.
2.Describe the scientific bases of sports and exercise at all ages.
3.Can explain the effects of regular exercise on human health.
4.Explain the causes of aerobic and anaerobic exercise in lifelong sport.
5.Know the basic features of exercises that children, young people, women and elderly people should perform.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Howley, T.E., & Franks, D.B. (1997). Health and Fitness Instructor’s Handbook. 3rd Ed. Human Kinetics: USA.
2.Van Norman, K.A. (1995). Exercise Programming for Older Adults. Human Kinetics: USA.
3.Erkan, N. (2000). Life Long Sports. Bağırgan Publishing House: Ankara.
4.Karakuş, B., & Çakır, E. (2020). Physical activity and healthy life. Akademisyen Bookstore.
5.Zorba, E. (2006). Lifelong Sport. Nobel Publishing: Ankara
6.Tunay, V. B., & Tedavi, F. (2008). Physical activity in adults. Ankara: Klasmat Matbaacılık.
7.Yılmaz, E. (Ed.). (2021). Child and Sport. Akademisyen Bookstore.
8.Özer, D., Baltacı, G., & Tedavi, F. (2008). Physical activity at work. Klasmat Matbaacılık, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, importance and necessity of lifelong sport, history of lifelong sport.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of physical activity, exercise and sport concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Benefits of physical activity, Effects on physical health, Effects on musculoskeletal and other body systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
The effect of physical activity on mental health and social development
Week 5 - Theoretical
The effect of physical activity on the elderly and the concept of quality ageing
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of exercises according to their ability to improve physical fitness
Week 7 - Theoretical
Exercise phases according to the intensity of physical activity
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Lifelong sports and practices in the elderly.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physical activity system for age groups and special conditions in children
Week 11 - Theoretical
Physical activity system in adults
Week 12 - Theoretical
Reasons for lack of motivation to start regular physical activity and suggestions for solutions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Various activity suggestions for lifelong sport practices.
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143156
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination19211
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)103
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026