UNI159 Healthy Life and Physical ActivityIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI159
Course Name: Healthy Life and Physical Activity
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. ÇİÇEK GÜNDAY
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Cicek Gunday, Lecturer Pınar Van Der Veer III, Lecturer Kubra Kardes
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course to introduce the concepts of health and physical activity and to evaluate the importance of activities and exercises in healthy life.
Course Content: This course includes topics such as the definition of health and basic health information, physical activity, exercise and sports, physical fitness, principles of exercise training, different types of exercise, exercise prescribing for different age groups, indications and contraindications of exercise, the effects of nutrition and technology on health.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Describe exercise techniques
2) Select suitable exercise modalities for different populations
3) Have information on yoga, pilates, body awareness and stabilization
4) Have information on healthy nutrition
5) Correlate exercise with technology and design exercise programs in an innovative manner.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Health and wellness
3) FITT
4) Recommendations for Healthy Physical Activity (Part 1)
5) Recommendations for Healthy Physical Activity (Part 2)
6) Risks of Physical Activity
7) Assessment of Health
8) Midterm
9) Posture and Ergonomy
10) Core Stabilization
11) Yoga/Pilates
12) Nutritional Advices for Healthy Living
13) Sexual Health
14) Technology and Healthy Living
15) Final Project Submission

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları dersin öğretim elemanı tarafından paylaşılacaktır. - Course notes will be shared by the lecturer.
References: 1-Fitness Theory&Practice (Ed. Laura A. Gladwin, MS)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.
3) Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4) Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5) Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6) Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7) Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8) Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9) Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10) Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11) Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.
3) Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4) Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5) Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6) Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7) Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8) Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9) Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10) Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11) Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 60
Project 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 65
Study Hours Out of Class 14 62
Total Workload 127