Information Package / Course Catalogue
Leisure Time Physical Activity Measurement Methods
Course Code: REKR521
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to acquire and develop students' knowledge and skills about physical activity measurement and evaluation methods.

Course Content

Leisure Time To be able to understand the importance of measuring and evaluating physical activity.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand the importance of measuring and evaluating physical activity;
2.To be able to comprehend and interpret physical activity evaluation methods;
3.to be able to comprehend and interpret physical activity evaluation methods;
4.Being able to measure and evaluate physical activity with objective methods;
5.Being able to measure and evaluate physical activity by subjective methods;
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Thomas, J.R. & Nelson, J.K. (2001) Research methods in physical activity. Human Kinetcs, 4th edition.
2.Westerterp, K.R. (2009). Assessment of physical activity: a critical appraisal, Eur J Appl Physiol (2009) 105:823–828 DOI 10.1007/s00421-009-1000-2
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance of measuring and evaluating physical activity
Week 2 - Theoretical
Overview of methods of assessing physical activity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activity: critical value
Week 4 - Theoretical
The relationship between physical activity and health
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activity with criteria standards (direct observation, isotope dilatation technique, indirect calorimetry)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activity with heart rate monitors.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activity with heart rate monitors.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activities of disabled and sick individuals and interm evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activity with subjective measures (questionnaire, interview).
Week 10 - Theoretical
The place and importance of evaluating physical activity at school in increasing physical activity.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activity of children and adolescents.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activity of adults.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Evaluation of physical activity of the elderly.
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 - Theory143384
Assignment4014
Individual Work142256
Final Examination1336
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026