Information Package / Course Catalogue
Exercise Principles For High Performance
Course Code: HAB534
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
Objectives of the Course

To examine multidisciplinary content that develops strength, endurance, mobility and mental focus for high performance, and to explain the key components and phases of goal-oriented training for professional athletes and those engaged in advanced training.

Course Content

The ‘Exercise Principles for High Performance’ course features multidisciplinary content designed to develop strength, endurance, mobility and mental focus, and includes key components and phases tailored to a range of participants, from professional athletes to those engaged in advanced training. Information is provided on the concepts of Warm-up and Mobility, Strength and Power, Energy Systems and Endurance, Core and Balance, and Cool-down and Recovery.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.It performs kinematic and kinetic movement analyses of athletes and can assess their force and power production. It identifies muscle imbalances and postural abnormalities.
2.Understands the physiological effects of extreme environmental conditions such as high altitude and temperature. Has a thorough understanding of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems and neuromuscular adaptation mechanisms.
3.He designs training programmes based on the principles of periodisation, tailored to the requirements of different sports and individual differences.
4.It reports on athletes’ development using quantitative and qualitative data, based on laboratory and field tests (VO² max, lactate threshold, Wingate test, etc.).
5.Plans recovery strategies to prevent fatigue, overtraining and the risk of injury associated with high training loads.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Analytical Studies on Performance in Exercise Science, by Cem Sinan Aslan and İzzet Karakulak, 2024, Özgür Yayınları.
2.Exercise Physiology: Health, Fitness and Performance, by Denise L. Smith, Sharon A. Plowman and Michael J. Ormsbee, 2025, Nobel Medical Publishers.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Defining exercise for high performance.
Week 2 - Theoretical
An examination of variables associated with high performance.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Explanation of high-performance steps and their components.
Week 4 - Theoretical
An explanation of the characteristics that enhance strength, endurance, mobility and mental focus.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Methods for preparing the central nervous system and muscles for training through dynamic stretching exercises and joint mobility exercises.
Week 6 - Theoretical
The use of Olympic weightlifting, plyometric jumps and resistance bands to increase maximum power output.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Development of aerobic and anaerobic capacity through short-duration, high-intensity interval training.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Improving balance and posture through functional exercises that strengthen the core (abdomen, lower back, hips).
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-Term
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cool-down and Recovery – The body’s recovery phase, incorporating static stretching, foam roller exercises and breathing exercises.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sufficient sleep and a protein-rich diet to help the body recover.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Exercise methods for high performance.
Week 13 - Theoretical
High-performance psychology.
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 - Theory143270
Assignment53015
Individual Work102020
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
3
4
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026