Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

SPOR BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ / ANT 210 - COACHING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (PROPOSED)

Code: ANT 210 Course Title: ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT METHODS I Theoretical+Practice: 1+2 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department COACHING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (PROPOSED)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ERHAN IŞIKDEMİR (erhanisikdemir@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) ERHAN IŞIKDEMİR,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the "Athletic Performance Improvement Methods I" course is to provide students with knowledge and skills about basic athletic performance improvement methods. This course aims to teach the basic principles, techniques and strategies necessary to increase the performance of athletes.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Understand the basic concepts and principles of athletic performance development. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-2 They have knowledge of the service delivery processes and procedures in the fields of Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-3 They can list short-term and long-term goals for different age groups to achieve the highest possible levels. In line with these goals, they can create training plans for both short and long terms and adapt them according to changing conditions.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-2 Having knowledge about muscle structure, energy systems and the functioning of the cardiovascular system and being able to use this information in training planning. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-2 They have knowledge of the service delivery processes and procedures in the fields of Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-14 Based on their own knowledge, the coach assesses the overall condition of individuals in different age groups by identifying their sports discipline, health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, and level of sports participation. Accordingly, they determine evaluation and application priorities and plan training programs, taking individual differences into account.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-3 Ability to apply basic strength and conditioning training techniques and teach these techniques to athletes. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-2 They have knowledge of the service delivery processes and procedures in the fields of Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-3 They can list short-term and long-term goals for different age groups to achieve the highest possible levels. In line with these goals, they can create training plans for both short and long terms and adapt them according to changing conditions.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-4 Understanding the importance of flexibility and mobility training and being able to use appropriate stretching techniques. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-2 They have knowledge of the service delivery processes and procedures in the fields of Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-3 They can list short-term and long-term goals for different age groups to achieve the highest possible levels. In line with these goals, they can create training plans for both short and long terms and adapt them according to changing conditions.
PO-16 The coach periodically monitors individuals in different age groups using performance tests and adjusts the training plan as needed.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-5 Understanding and being able to perform basic plyometric exercises. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-2 They have knowledge of the service delivery processes and procedures in the fields of Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
Examination
Practice Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
At the end of this course, students will have knowledge about the basic components of athletic performance and will gain the ability to use this knowledge practically. The course provides a solid foundation for students to understand and apply more advanced performance improvement methods.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and importance of athletic performance Theoretical % Practice
2 Performance improvement principles Theoretical % Practice
3 Muscle structure and functions Theoretical % Practice
4 Energy systems: aerobic and anaerobic pathways Theoretical % Practice
5 Strength training principles Theoretical % Practice
6 Basic strength training techniques Theoretical % Practice
7 Basic functioning of the cardiovascular system Theoretical % Practice
8 mid-term exam
9 Conditioning exercises Theoretical % Practice
10 conditioning exercises Practice
11 Dynamic and static stretching techniques Theoretical % Practice
12 Definition and importance of plyometrics Theoretical % Practice
13 Basic plyometric exercises Theoretical % Practice
14 Fundamentals of sports nutrition Theoretical % Practice
15 Macro and micronutrients Theoretical % Practice
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (2014). Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2 Siff, M. C. (2003). Supertraining. Supertraining Institute.
3 Zatsiorsky, V. M., & Kraemer, W. J. (2006). Science and Practice of Strength Training. Human Kinetics.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 10 20
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 10 20
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 5 1 5
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 5 1 5
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 94