FTR 228 - Exercise Physiology

The aim of this course is to teach the physiological responses of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems to exercise; to explain cardiovascular regulation and integration, functional capacity assessment, energy expenditure, and exercise testing; to provide knowledge on aerobic and anaerobic exercise, factors affecting maximal aerobic power, and recovery processes; and to enhance students’ fundamental knowledge and awareness of muscle strength measurement and development, hormonal responses, thermoregulation, ergogenic aids, exercise physiology under underwater and high-altitude conditions, and body composition.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Energy transfer systems in the body and exercise, Muscle Physiology in Exercise, Neural physiology and neural control of movement, Cardiovascular system and exercise, Cir-culation and blood adaptation to exercise, Endocrine system and body composition and exercise, Respira-tory System and Exercise, Immune system and exercise Oxygen debt and deficit, Immunity in Exercise - Sudden Death, What is physical activity-Affecting factors-MET, its duration, its intensity, its evaluation, Measurement of energy capacity and energy expenditure in resting and physical activity, Exercise tests- Exercise tests applied in the clinic, Aerobic and anaerobic exercise training, recovery after exercise, thermoregulation and exercise, Underwater and high altitude physiology, Physiological evaluations in children, women and the elderly, Athlete heart.

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Brooks, G. A., Fahey, T. D., & Baldwin, K. M. (2021). Exercise physiology: Human bioenergetics and its applications(6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.American College of Sports Medicine. (2021). ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (12th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.Arıkan H, Ergün N, Özdinçler AR, Tuğay BU. Klinik egzersiz fizyolojisi. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri; 2018. ISBN: 9786059528405.

Students are required to comply with the principles of academic integrity in all course activities. All assignments, projects, and examinations must be completed in accordance with ethical academic standards. Plagiarism, using another person’s work without proper citation, or any form of academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. Artificial intelligence tools may only be used for supportive purposes when permitted by the instructor. Any content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence must be clearly acknowledged and should not replace the student’s own critical thinking, analysis, and academic work.