| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | AE-SDG.7 | Exercise Psychology | Elective | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To develop an understanding of theoretical frameworks used to understand and change exercise behavior, to introduce students to research on individual, interpersonal and environmental factors affecting exercise participation; apply this knowledge to the promotion of physical activity, to examine the link between exercise and psychological well-being and how exercise can be used to improve various aspects of psychological well-being. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Öğr. Gör. Onur ŞİPAL |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Can use knowledge of psychological factors affecting exercise behavior. Can use knowledge of behavior change theories related to physical activity. | | 2 | Can explain and discuss the use of exercise in private groups. | | 3 | Can understand and explain the connection between exercise and psychological well-being and how exercise can be used to increase psychological well-being. Can interpret theoretical knowledge in the application environment. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| NO |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| NO |
| Course Contents |
| Exercise adherence, psychological effects of exercise, theoretical approaches to understanding exercise, interventions to increase exercise behavior, exercise and psychological well-being, special groups and exercise. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction of Sport and Exercise Psychology
| | | | 2 | Exercise adherence | | | | 3 | Psychological effects of exercise | | | | 4 | Theoretical models of exercise behavior I: Health belief model, exercise behavior model | | | | 5 | Stage theories of exercise behavior | | | | 6 | Theoretical models of exercise behavior II: Purposeful (causal) action theory, Planned behavior theory, Self-efficacy theory | | | | 7 | Self-concept, self-esteem and exercise | | | | 8 | Midterm exam Week | | | | 9 | Motivational strategies to increase exercise adherence | | | | 10 | Exercise, anxiety and stress | | | | 11 | Unhealthy behaviors and drug use in Exercise PsychologyMidterm exam Week | | | | 12 | Exercise addiction | | | | 13 | Special groups and exercise I: children | | | | 14 | Special groups and exercise II: elderly people, obese people | | | | 15 | General Repetition | | | | 16 | Semester final exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Berger, B.G., Pargman, D. & Weinberg, R.S. (2006). Foundations of Exercise Psychology. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Inf. Tech.
Buckworth, J. & Dishman, R. (2002). Exercise Psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics
Weinberg, R.S., Gould, D. (2015). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Champaign: Hum. Kinetics |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | NO |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Homework | 15 | 2 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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