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Physical Activity and Exercise Program
Related Center: Healthy Living and Physiotherapy Application and Research Center
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Program Description: The aim of this certificate program is to teach the effects of physical activity and exercise on health from a physiological perspective and to enable the development of exercise programs based on various approaches. Through courses offered entirely within the Faculty of Health Sciences, the program covers the physiological effects of exercise, general principles of physical activity, and yoga and Pilates, two of today's most widely used approaches. Thanks to the knowledge acquired in this program, students will be able to graduate with competence in physical activity and exercise.
Application Requirements: The "Physical Activity and Exercise" certificate program is open to students of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. To be entitled to receive the certificate, our students must pass the courses in the table below with a letter grade of at least "B". Our students may subsequently request their certificates by submitting a petition to their academic advisors.
Completing the Program: To complete the program, all courses in the program must be passed with a letter grade of at least "B". In this case, our students will be awarded a certificate stating that they have completed the program. Students who take a course and fail ("F" or "NA") may repeat the relevant course.
Program Courses:
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CERTIFICATE/TRAINING PROGRAM NAME |
COURSES |
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COURSE CODE AND TITLE |
TYPE |
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C |
Dep |
Nondep |
GEP |
T |
P |
NC |
ECTS |
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE PROGRAM |
FTR4006 Exercise Physiology |
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X |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
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FTR3067 Physical Activity |
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X |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
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FTR4071 Yoga and Pilates in Physiotherapy |
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X |
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1 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
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TOTAL |
6 |
18 |
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Course Descriptions:
FTR4006 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
The aim of this course is to explain the fundamentals of exercise physiology, exercise testing practices, and the contribution of interpreting test results to rehabilitation. The course covers the effects of exercise on the musculoskeletal and metabolic systems, the endocrine, respiratory and cardiovascular responses of the body to exercise, exercise testing and training, high-altitude and underwater exercise, and exercise regimens for women, children and older adults.
FTR3067 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
This course evaluates the fundamental principles and applications of physical activity. It aims to teach physical activity approaches for postural disorders and musculoskeletal conditions. It relates technology to exercise and takes an innovative approach to exercise programs.
FTR4071 YOGA AND PILATES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
The aim of this course is to develop the skills to apply the Pilates approach and yoga philosophy in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. The course covers defining the philosophy of Pilates and yoga, determining the place of Pilates and yoga in various health problems, and developing practical application skills.
