COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ENDURANCE IN SPORT

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
EFZ 6041 ENDURANCE IN SPORT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9

Offered By

Exercise Physiology

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR CEM ŞEREF BEDIZ

Offered to

Exercise Physiology

Course Objective

Learn the basics of endurance types. Distinguish between the concepts of endurance in different sports. Learn methods to improve endurance.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Define the concept of endurance.
2   Understanding respiratory and circulation endurance
3   Understanding muscle endurance
4   Understand the endurance development in individual differences
5   Apply the endurance development methods in clinical situations
6   Apply respiratory, circulatory endurance development methods
7   Apply the methods to improve muscular endurance

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction and presentation of endurance
2 The durability of the relationship between the respiratory and circulatory systems.
3 Endurance in musculoskeletal system
4 Relationship between endurance, energy metabolism and endocrine system
5 Factors affecting endurance
6 Endurance in different environmental conditions
7 Endurance in different sports
8 Development of endurance
9 Development of muscular endurance
10 Development of metabolic endurance
11 Endurance in children, elderly and women
12 Endurance development in different individuals
13 Endurance in clinical situations
14 Development of endurance in clinical situations
15 Final

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Source:
McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL, Sports and Exercise Nutrition, Third Edition,
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2009
Adams GM. Exercise Physiology, McGraw Hill, 2002.
Wilmore JH, Costill DL, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, Human
Kinetics, 2008.
Shephard RJ, Astrand PO. Endurance in Sport. IOC Medical Commission. Blackwell Science.
2000

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentations, homework, case discussion, theoretical courses

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Knowing the definition of endurance and variety.
Respiratory and circulatory system to analyze The durability of the relationship between
In the musculoskeletal system to know the concept of endurance.
Knowing the methods of endurance development.
Endurance affect the individual, and environmental factors associated with innate.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

4124458

Office Hours

Tuesday: 12.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 15 3 45
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 15 2 30
Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparation for quiz etc. 6 6 36
Preparing assignments 3 9 27
Preparing presentations 5 10 50
Final 1 3 3
Midterm 1 2 2
Quiz etc. 5 1 5
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 220

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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