Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : HAB500 |
| 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 | : 5 |
The aim of this course is to examine the physiological, molecular, and neuromuscular foundations of skeletal muscle hypertrophy in light of current scientific evidence, and to provide students with the ability to evaluate resistance training programming approaches, loading variables, nutritional strategies, and individual differences related to hypertrophy. In addition, the course aims to develop students’ ability to critically analyze contemporary literature on muscle hypertrophy and apply scientific evidence to practice.
This course focuses on the physiological, molecular, and neuromuscular mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle hypertrophy and examines current scientific approaches to hypertrophy-oriented resistance training. Topics include mechanisms of muscle growth, training variables (volume, intensity, frequency, rest intervals, repetition tempo, and range of motion), advanced resistance training methods, nutritional strategies, recovery, individual variability in hypertrophic adaptations, and evidence-based program design. In addition, contemporary scientific literature related to muscle hypertrophy is critically evaluated through current research findings and practical applications.
| 1. | Explains the physiological, molecular, and neuromuscular mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy. |
| 2. | Evaluates the effects of resistance training variables on muscle development in hypertrophy-oriented training. |
| 3. | Interprets the roles of mechanical tension, metabolic stress, and muscle damage in hypertrophic adaptations. |
| 4. | Analyzes advanced hypertrophy training methods and explains their application principles. |
| 5. | Plans and evaluates hypertrophy-focused training programs according to scientific principles. |
| 6. | Discusses the effects of nutrition, recovery, and individual differences on hypertrophic adaptations. |
| 7. | Critically analyzes current scientific literature related to muscle hypertrophy. |
| 8. | Develops hypertrophy-oriented applications and program designs using scientific evidence. |
| 1. | Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy (Brad Schoenfeld) |
| 2. | Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training (Mike Israetel ve ark.) |
| 3. | Hypertrophy: Muscle Fiber Growth Caused by Mechanical Tension( Chris Beardsley) |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %20 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %50 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 3 | 2 | 70 |
| Assignment | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| Individual Work | 9 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 126 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
OÇ-2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
OÇ-5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |