SFT657 - RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES and SPORT IN DISABLED

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES and SPORT IN DISABLED SFT657 1st Semester 3 2 4 8
Prequisites NO
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Observation
Problem Solving
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Volga BAYRAKCI TUNAY PT, PhD, Prof., Irem DUZGUN PT, PhD, Prof., Tuzun FIRAT PT, PhD, Prof., Hande GÃœNEY DENÄ°Z PT, PhD, Prof., Elif TURGUT PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Gulcan HARPUT PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Aynur DEMIREL PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof.  
Course objectiveDescribing physical fitness levels of cerebral palsy, amputee, polio and neuromuscular diseases especially spinal cord injuries. Improving the knowledge and abilities of proper exercise and planning sportive activities.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Comprehends, searches and analysis the recreational activities in disabled people and importance of sport.
  2. Searches the sport specific activities for disabled, evaluates the knowledge and uses clinical problem solving ability.
  3. Works multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary as a member of team makes effective communication and reflects individuals? ability and responsibilities to the group works
  4. Applies the physical fitness tests for disabled according to their disable groups
  5. Plans the research on the topics of sports activities for disabled, interprets the research study by choosing the appropriate statistical analysis and writes the report and presents in a scientific congress
Course ContentComprehension of recreational activities in disabled and importance of sport.
Description of the physical fitness tests for disabled according to their disable groups 
References1- Martin, J. J. (2017). Handbook of disability sport and exercise psychology. Oxford University Press.
2- American College of Sports Medicine. (2012). ACSM's resource manual for guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.7th edition
3- American College of Sports Medicine (Ed.). (2005). ACSM's health-related physical fitness assessment manual. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
4- Somers, M. F. (2001). Spinal Cord Injury: Functional Rehabilitation: Prentice Hall. 2nd edition.
5- Hacettepe Ãœniversitesi e-sources, Pubmed, WoS 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Information about the course content
Week 2Recreational activities in disabled and importance of sport
Week 3Physical fitness tests for disabled according to their disable groups-General perspective
Week 4Physical fitness test batteries in amputee athletes
Week 5Physical fitness tests in mental retardation athletes
Week 6Research project
Week 7Physical fitness tests in cerebral palsy athletes
Week 8Physical fitness tests in visually impaired athletes
Week 9Physical fitness tests in athletes with congenital anomalies
Week 10Physical fitness tests in athletes with spinal cord injuries
Week 11Literature presentation of the research project
Week 12Applying the tests
Week 13Field study
Week 14Evidence based practice in disabled related to sportive activities
Week 15Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities410
Specific practical training00
Assignments1010
Presentation210
Project220
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam130
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes4670
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes130
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities4416
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)10660
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2816
Project21836
Homework assignment10440
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 122
Total Workload5747240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Follows scientific advancements in theoretical and clinical aspects of sports physiotherapy for recreational athletes, both adult and child, and individuals with disabilities, integrating knowledge from academic and vocational studies.    X
2. Applies safe assessment and treatment techniques in sports physiotherapy, adhering to ethical principles and adjusting methods as necessary.     
3. Plans and participates in research projects, analyzes results using appropriate statistical methods, and presents findings in scientific forums and publications.    X
4. Critically evaluates information in sports physiotherapy, demonstrating problem-solving skills and clinical decision-making abilities.     
5. Identifies educational needs and goals, engages in lifelong learning, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives and vocational training programs.    X
6. Raises awareness of educational, preventive, and rehabilitative approaches among athletes, coaches, clubs, and communities, promoting athlete health and public health policies.    X
7. Communicates effectively in both oral and written formats in international vocational and academic contexts, utilizing at least one foreign language as per European Language Portfolio requirements.    X

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