Information Package / Course Catalogue
Skill Acquisition in the Elderly
Course Code: REKR543
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

Learning principles of safe and effective skill learning in the elderly

Course Content

Physical and physiological characteristics of the elderly; training in the elderly, types of physical activity and loading principles, and the physical and physiological effects of training in the elderly.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about aging physiology
2.To know about the benefits of exercise in old age
3.To have knowledge about exercise models that can be applied in old age
4.To have information about the effect of exercise movements on performance in old age.
5.To be informed about the rules that the elderly should follow during exercise
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karan, Ayşe (2006). Yaşlılıkta Egzersiz ve Spor. Türk Fiz T›p Rehab Derg 2006;52(Özel Ek A):A53-A56
2.Ergün, Metin (2013). Yaşlılık ve Egzersiz. Spor Hekimliği Dergisi Cilt: 48, S. 131-138.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Classification of old age and average life expectancy
Week 2 - Theoretical
General physiology of aging and changes in old age
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cardiac-circulatory system changes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Respiratory system changes
Week 5 - Theoretical
hormonal changes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Changes in the nervous musculature
Week 7 - Theoretical
Physical capacity and old age
Week 8 - Theoretical
Physical capacity and old age and evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Explanation of concepts such as exercise, sport, physical activity and health.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Points to consider when doing exercise program
Week 11 - Theoretical
Strength exercises for the elderly
Week 12 - Theoretical
Endurance exercise in the elderly
Week 13 - Theoretical
Daily life exercises for the elderly
Week 14 - Theoretical
Aerobic and pilates exercises in the elderly 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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PÇ-5
OÇ-1
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5
OÇ-2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026