ERG661 - PLAY and RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN OCCUPATIONAL

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PLAY and RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN OCCUPATIONAL ERG661 1st Semester 3 2 4 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Observation
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Brain Storming
Other: Lecture and case study applications  
Instructor (s)Mine Uyanık PhD Prof., Gonca Bumin PhD Prof., Esra Akı PhD Prof.,Gamze Ekici ÇaÄŸlar PhD Prof., ÇiÄŸdem Öksüz PhD Prof., Meral Huri PhD. Assoc. Prof., , Sedef Åžahin, PhD. Assoc. Prof., Gökçen Akyürek PhD. Assoc. Prof., Onur AltuntaÅŸ, PhD , Assoc. Prof., Hatice AbaoÄŸlu PhD , Assoc. Prof.,, Orkun Tahir Aran PhD , Assoc. Prof., 
Course objectiveImproving development and health, the well-being and quality of life in children using play therapy , to teach assessment, planning and intervention supporting their ability to the knowledge, skills and behavior in the field of occupational therapy. 
Learning outcomes
  1. The effect of play therapy will be analyzed on the development .
  2. Play assesses in the performance areas.
  3. Develops and implements individualized treatment protocol for the target skills.
  4. Enhances theoretical knowledge and practical skills to develop skills in using the play therapy for health and rehabilitation application.
Course ContentDescription of Play and Play therapy
Motivation to play
The structure and content play
Developmental nature of play, the relationship with health and adaptability
Play therapy in neuropsychological approaches
The Play assessments and treatment in occupational therapy
The effect of play therapy on different disabled groups and help strategies
Case studies 
ReferencesO'Connor, K., Schaefer, C.E (Ed.). Handbook of Play Therapy, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1994.
Kramer P, Hinojosa J.: Frame of Reference for Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 1999, USA
Jernberg, AM, Booth, P. Theraplay. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publisher, 1999.
Anderson, J., Hinojosa, J:, Strauch, C.: ''Integrating Play in Neurodevelopmental Treatment '', The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 41(7):421-426, 1987.
Crepeau EB, Cohn ES, Schell BA B, Willard & Spackman?s Occupational Therapy, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2003 USA 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1What is play? Description, historical development
Week 2Effects and features of play
Week 3Play theories, classical and psychoanalytic theory
Week 4Cognitive development theory, ecological theory
Week 5Development of play according to age periods
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Developmental characteristics according to types of play
Week 8Play in handicapped and healthy children
Week 9Play therapy with physical disabilities
Week 10Play therapy with cognitive impairments
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Play assessments: Performance analysis
Week 13Pervasive developmental disorder, play therapy and activity training strategies
Week 14Adaptive behavior and play during the pre-school and school choice assessment, therapy
Week 15Comparison play therapy with other methods of occupational therapy
Week 16Final Examination

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities720
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes060
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes040
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 activities7535
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation7535
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)224
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload5931210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Acquires advanced evidence-based knowledge in occupational therapy, enhancing health and life quality holistically.    X
2. Understands occupational therapy's approaches, thinks independently in health and rehabilitation, identifies research needs, and develops projects with various methods.  X  
3. Comprehends occupational therapy's dynamic nature, becoming skilled as an educator, manager, and researcher using technology and languages.     
4. Adheres to occupational therapy's ethical standards and professional independence.     
5. Engages in interdisciplinary work, supervises students in clinical settings, and manages roles within occupational therapy.     
6. Develops services to meet community needs while adhering to lifelong learning and teaching principles.     
7. Critically evaluates knowledge on rehabilitation models, enhances collaboration across disciplines, and promotes the profession.     
8. Develops policies supporting societal participation of marginalized groups like street children, immigrants, and the homeless.     
9. Analyzes the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on societal participation and organizes health-improving educational activities.    X
10. Gains deep knowledge of occupational therapy's dimensions, critically assesses field information, and proposes creative solutions.   X 

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