| Course Contents |
| It includes the definition of the basic components of body composition and a comprehensive discussion of the methods used to assess these components. It includes a detailed examination of measurement methods, starting with the definition of fat mass, lean body mass, water, protein, minerals and other components. These methods include anthropometric measurements (height, weight, skinfold thickness, circumference and diameter measurements), determination of body water and fat percentage by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), measurement of bone mineral density and fat-free mass by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), determination of body density by hydrodensitometry (underwater weighing) and measurement of body volume by air displacement plethysmography. Analysis of the obtained measurement results, comparison with norms and use in individual health and performance assessments also constitute an important part of the content. In addition, practical studies in which different measurement methods are applied in a laboratory environment cover another dimension of the course content. |
| Weekly Course Content |
| Week |
Subject |
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 |
Introduction to body composition: Definitions and main components |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 2 |
Fat mass and lean body mass: Definition and importance |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 3 |
Overview of body composition measurement methods |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 4 |
Anthropometric measurements: Height, weight, skinfold thickness, circumference, and diameter measurements |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 5 |
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA): Principles and application |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 6 |
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA): Measurement techniques and applications |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 7 |
Hydrodensitometry and air displacement plethysmography: Basic principles |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 8 |
mid-term exam |
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| 9 |
Laboratory sessions: Practical application of measurement methods |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 10 |
Analysis of measurement data and comparison with norms |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 11 |
Using body composition in individual health and performance evaluations |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 12 |
Limitations and reliability analysis of measurement methods |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 13 |
Body composition assessment in special populations: Children, elderly, and athletes |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 14 |
New technologies and trends: Advanced measurement techniques |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 15 |
Project presentations and group studies |
Lectures and Discussions,
Laboratory Studies,
Group Studies and Project Presentations,
Case Studies |
| 16 |
final exam |
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| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading |
| Required Course instruments and materials |
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