REH642 - KINESIOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
KINESIOLOGY REH642 2nd Semester 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: Laboratory studies, group seminars and work shops, problem based education  
Instructor (s)Gül YazıcıoÄŸlu PhD. Prof., Fatih Erbahçeci PhD. Prof., program lecturers 
Course objectiveTo learn the tissues of the body, mechanics and pathomechanics of the joints, motion and the forces creating the motion, the mechanical laws and principles in normal conditions and compare them with pathological conditions  
Learning outcomes
  1. -The student succeeds this course is expected
  2. To assess the motion in pathological conditions of musculoskeletal system
  3. -To use and interprete the approaches which will be necessary to improve the success of rehabilitation
  4. To interprete and apply the approaches required
Course ContentMotion analysis in healthy and pathological conditions, kinetic and kinematic analysis, body tissues, kinesiology of the joints, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system 
ReferencesJournal of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Journal of Biomechanics
Prosthetics Orthotics International
Physical Therapy, Archieves of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy
Canadian Journal of Physical Therapy
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to kinesiology
Week 2Kinematic analysis
Week 3Kinetic analysis
Week 4Bone tissue, functional adaptation of the bone under pathological conditions
Week 5Muscle tissue, pathomechanics of muscle function
Week 6EMG,
Week 7Midterm exam
Week 8Mechanics and pathomechanics of collagen tissue
Week 9Classification, prevention and rehabilitation of contractures
Week 10Mechanics and pathomechanics of cartilage tissue
Week 11Reference planes and coordinates of the body, Equilibrium
Week 12Kinesiology of the lower limb
Week 13Kinesiology of the spine
Week 14Kinesiology of the upper limb
Week 15General assessment
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments145
Presentation1410
Project00
Seminar1410
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14798
Presentation / Seminar Preparation10550
Project155
Homework assignment10440
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 155
Total Workload5029240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Follows conceptual and clinical developments in basic measurement, evaluation and treatment tecniques special to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, uses deep and systematic knowledge relating to different areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in vocational and academical studies.     X
2. Evaluates knowledge from different areas of discipline by using theoretical and practical principles in area of physiotherapy and rehabilitation with critical approach and integrates, develops new knowledge, attains skill of problem solving and clinical decision making.     X
3. Plans investigations, serves in projects, interprets results of the studies which he/she has done with selecting appropriate statistical methods, writes report, presents in scientific meetings or publishes.     X
4. Independently implements investigations related to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation by considering the ethical values, transfers professional skills and responsibilities to group work.X    
5. Defines learning needs and objectives, continues to lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, vocational education and publicity programs. X    
6. Contributes to public health and health policy; makes individual, family and society conscious of education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.X    
7. Communicates orally and written in professional and academic studies related to their field at the international level by using at least one foreign language, takes part in the European language portfolio. X    

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest