Information Package / Course Catalogue
Stress and Performance in Sports
Course Code: BSÖ671
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

Explaining the physiological basis of stress markers that occur due to exercise or environmental factors in exercise and sports. Explaining the relationship between these stress markers and exercise and performance, and their hormonal and physiological responses.

Course Content

Hormonal, circulatory, respiratory responses to stress markers that occur due to exercise or environmental factors. Fight or flight theory; hormonal and physiological responses similar to psychological and physiological stress, responses of stress markers to exercise in normobaric-normoxic environment, hypobaric-hypoxic environment, hot and cold environment.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Mehmet ULUKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Hormonal Responses Similar to Psychological and Physiological Stress
2.Physiological Responses Similar to Psychological and Physiological Stress
3.Explain the role of personality in physical education, exercise and sport environments.
4.Explain the effects of stress and anxiety on performance in Physical Education, Exercise and Sports environments.
5.Explain the effect of self-talk on performance in sports.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ilgaz, A. (2023). Sports Psychology. Multidimensional Approach to Sports, 27.
2.Biçer, T. (2018). Peak performance in life and sports: Mental dynamics of success (Vol. 18). BEYAZ PUBLICATIONS.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fight or Flight Theory: Hormonal/Physiological Responses Similar to Psychological and Physiological Stress
Week 2 - Theoretical
Stress hormone responses; cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine response,
Week 3 - Theoretical
Stress hormone responses; cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine response,
Week 4 - Theoretical
Response of stress markers to exercise in normobaric-normoxic environment,
Week 5 - Theoretical
Goal Setting
Week 6 - Theoretical
Arousal, Stress and Anxiety
Week 7 - Theoretical
Response of stress markers to exercise in hypobaric-hypoxic environment,
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Response of stress markers to exercise in the heat (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effects of stress on the cardiovascular system and muscle tissue,
Week 10 - Theoretical
Effects of stress on the cardiovascular system and muscle tissue,
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cellular mechanisms of fatigue,
Week 12 - Theoretical
Discussions on the Anaerobic/Cardiovascular/Catastrophic model,
Week 13 - Theoretical
Angiotensin and aquaporin systems,
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effects on the immune system and the open window theory
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1455140
Assignment1011
Individual Work44432
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)175
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026