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Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ANTHROPOMETRY ANT250 3 + 0 3.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals Basic methods and techniques of anthropometry, identification of human body measurements and teaching of measurement techniques.
Course Content Anthropometry and its field of study, anthropometry methods and techniques, anthropometric points, anthropometric measures.
Learning Outcomes 1) The achievements of anthropometry terms and terminologies.
2) Learning of anthropometric points in the human body.
3) Learning of anthropometric measures in the human body.
4) Acquisition of anthropometric methods and techniques.
5) Learning of anthropometry applications in the science of anthropology.
6) The development of the thinking, decision making and making skills of the students.
7) Developing the ability to look at the problems and produce solutions.
8) Ability to gain formation in the field of Physical Anthropology.
9) Ability to gain formation in terms of anthropology science.
10) Development of effective communication skills.
11) The acquisition of the consciousness of professional and ethical responsibility.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week What is anthropometry? What are the subbranches of anthropometry? Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Historical development and usage areas of anthropometry in the world. Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Anthropometric terminology, anatomical positions and definitions Question Answer
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Anthropometry technique. Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Weight, height and length measurements. Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Segment measurements and techniques. Question Answer
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Body width measurements and techniques. Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Midterm Exam Question Answer
Colloquium
Homework
9. Week Circumference measurements and techniques Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Skinfold thickness measurements and techniques. Question Answer
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Reliability and accuracy of anthropometric measures. Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Population studies and human variations in anthropometric dimensions. Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Somatotype and its identification Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Anthropometry and body composition Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
15. Week Prevention of anthropometric measures in diseases. Lecture
Colloquium
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
16. Week Final Exam Question Answer
Debate
Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Antropometri Ders Notları
Konu ile ilgili yayınlar
Yabancı Antropometri Kaynak Kitapları

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 3 5
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 3 5
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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