Equine Exercise Physiology
Equine Science and Coaching
Vocational School of Kartepe Atcılık Vocational School
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equine Exercise Physiology | AAP115 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Mehmet Ali GÜLCÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the importance and function of cells physiology.
2) Identify the structure and functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
3) Explain how the various body systems function during exercise.
4) Explain basic principles underlying aerobic and anaerobic energy production.
5) Identify the structure and function of the nervous system of horses.
6) Identify the structure and function of the digestive and excretory system.
7) Explain the role of conformation in the movement or performance of a horse.
8) Identify the leg muscles that control movement.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The course offers general information about the Cell Physiology, Muscle Physiology, Blood Physiology, Movement Physiology, Nervous System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, and Reproductive System Physiology.
Weekly Schedule
1) Course Introduction and coverage; Definition of physiology and Basic keywords that are used in physiology2) Indroduction of blood physiology, Hematopoiesis, platelet, red blood cells, defination of anemia and its effects
3) Types of Leukocytes and platelets
4) Digestive System of horses
5) Motion System horses, Bones, Ligament, Tendon Information
6) The mechanism of voluntary movement
7) Origin, structure and function of the connective tissue cells and skeleton
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Mechanism of muscle contraction and Energy Mechanism
10) Muscle/Fibre Types and their activity in equine exercise physiology.
11) The Relationship Between Training and fiber muscle types and muscle fatigue rates
12) Circulatory and respiratory system of horses
13) The Relationship Between Training and Respiratory System
14) The Relationship Between Training and Respiratory System
15) Indroduction of Hormones and Reproductive Physiology and Hormone mechanism, Regulation of hormone secretion
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- YAMAN, K. Fizyoloji. Uludağ Üniversitesi Basımevi, Bursa, 1996.
2- Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic animals: William O. Reece
3- CUNNINGHAM JG.,KLEIN, BG. Textbook of Veterinary Physiology, Saunders, 2007
4- Kan fizyolojisi
5- blood physiology
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Modelling
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required