Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
3ANS231Kinanthropometry2+0+033

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Sports Coaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to provide students with fundamental concepts, measurement techniques, and data analysis methods in the field of kinanthropometry. Students will acquire knowledge in areas such as body composition, anthropometric measurements, and physical fitness assessment. Furthermore, they will develop the skills to apply this knowledge in performance evaluations in sports and health analyses. Throughout the course, students will learn how to effectively utilize kinanthropometry in designing training programs and assessing changes in athletes.
Course Content Introduction and Basic Concepts:

What is Kinanthropometry?
Fundamental concepts of Anthropometry
Anthropometric Measurements:

Body weight and height measurements
Skinfold thickness measurements
Waist and hip circumference measurements
Skinfold thickness measurements
Body Composition:

Body fat percentage
Lean body mass
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Muscle mass measurements
Performance and Endurance Measurements:

Cardiorespiratory endurance tests
Muscle strength and endurance tests
Practical Applications:

Anthropometric measurement techniques
Data analysis and interpretation
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Seyed Houtan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources ssentials of Body Composition" - Steven Heymsfield Bu kitap, vücut kompozisyonuyla ilgili temel konuları ele alır ve öğrencilere detaylı bir anlayış sunar. "Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual: Tests, Procedures and Data" - Roger Eston, Thomas Reilly Antropometri ve egzersiz fizyolojisi laboratuvar çalışmalarını içeren bu kılavuz, pratik uygulamalar ve veri analizi konularında rehberlik eder. "Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide" - Edward M. Winter, Andrew M. Jones Bu kitap, spor ve egzersiz fizyolojisi test yönergelerini içerir ve antropometriyle ilgili bölümleriyle öğrencilere geniş bir bakış açısı sunar. "Anthropometrica: A Textbook of Body Measurement for Sports and Health Courses" - Kevin Norton, Tim Olds Antropometriye genel bir bakış sunan bu kitap, öğrencilere temel prensipleri ve ölçümleri öğretir. "Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology: Laboratory Manual, Volume Two: Exercise
Kinanthropometry, a branch of science that examines the relationship between body measurements and physical performance.
It involves understanding and assessing individuals' body composition.
Basic Concepts:

Anthropometry:
A branch of science that examines human body measurements.
Includes various parameters such as height, weight, skinfold thickness, etc.
Anthropometric Measurements:

Body Weight and Height Measurements:
Measure the individual's weight in kilograms and height in centimeters.
Used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI).
Skinfold Thickness Measurements:
Used to determine the level of fat storage.
Measured in triceps, biceps, and subscapular regions.
Waist and Hip Circumference Measurements:
Used to assess body shape and distribution.
Waist-to-hip ratio can be an indicator of cardiometabolic risk.
Practical Applications:

Anthropometric Measurement Techniques:
Understanding and applying standard measurement protocols.
Assessing the accuracy and reliability of measurements.
Data Analysis and Interpretation:
Analyzing obtained anthropometric data.
Interpreting and evaluating an individual's body composition.

Course Category
Health %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 74

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Foundations of Kinanthropometry: Understanding the basic concepts of body composition and anthropometric measurements.
2 Anthropometric Methods: Being able to apply basic anthropometric methods such as skinfold thickness measurements. Having the capacity to evaluate body composition using these methods. Methodological Knowledge and Skills: Understanding and implementing data collection procedures.
3 Methodological Knowledge and Skills: Understanding and implementing data collection procedures. Gaining the skill to control and correct measurement errors.
4 Gaining the skill to control and correct measurement errors. Technological Applications: Having basic knowledge of body scanning and imaging with advanced technologies.
5 Being able to analyze anthropometric data using computer software. Statistical Analysis and Interpretation: Analyzing anthropometric data using statistical methods.
6 Ethics and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical principles in anthropometric studies. Demonstrating professionalism in a professional context. Applied Knowledge and Skills: Being able to translate theoretical knowledge into practice. Solving real-world problems in the field of Kinanthropometry.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 What is Kinanthropometry?
2 Basic concepts of anthropometry and body composition.
3 Height, weight, body mass index (BMI) measurements.
4 Body proportions and ratios.
5 Measurement sites for skinfold thickness.
6 Use of skinfold calipers.
7 Standard procedures for anthropometric measurements.
8 Midterm exam
9 Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).
10 Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) method.
11 Anthropometric data analysis with computer software.
12 Technological applications and trends.
13 Statistical analysis of anthropometric data.
14 Interpretation of analysis results.
15 Review of topics learned throughout the course.
16 Final exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
All 2 2 1 2 4 3 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2
C1 2 3 1 2 5 2 2 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

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