FOOT BIOMECHANICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PDP103	FOOT BIOMECHANICS	1	2	2	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MUHAMMED YURTSEVEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SEVDE NUR AKTAŞ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To teach the anatomical structures of the foot, internal and external forces affecting the foot and ankle, the normal mechanics of the foot and the pathologies that can be seen in the foot.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It includes basic information about the basic anatomical and biomechanical alignment of the foot and ankle, common foot pathologies and their effects on normal kinesiology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learns and interprets functional motion analysis methods.
Learns the principles of biomechanics.
Biomechanical foundations reach the level that will carry the awareness of rehabilitation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition and basic principles of biomechanics I	-
2	-	Definition and basic principles of biomechanics II	-
3	-	Foot-ankle anatomy I	-
4	-	Foot-ankle anatomy II	-
5	-	Ankle joint biomechanics I	-
6	-	Ankle joint biomechanics II	-
7	-	Walking biomechanics I	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Walking biomechanics II	-
10	-	Balance	-
11	-	Foot pathologies I	-
12	-	Foot pathologies II	-
13	-	Pathological Walk I	-
14	-	Pathological Walk II	-
15	-	General discussion	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Şener, G., Erbahçeci, F.(2016) Kinezyoloji ve Biyomekanik, Ankara, Hipokrat Kitabevi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to professionally evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from basic theoretical and practical courses supported by lecture notes, application tools and materials, visual-objective resources containing current information in the field of podology.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of podology, interpret and evaluate data, identify and analyse problems, and develop solutions based on evidence.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use basic theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of podology.						5
2	They can make all applications related to the field of podology in accordance with the technique.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interprets and evaluates data using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of podology, identifies and analyses problems and can take part in studies planned for solution.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to carry out a given task independently using the basic knowledge in the field of podology.	0
2	They can work as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field of podology.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of podology with a critical approach.		1
2	They identify their learning needs and can direct their learning.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Informs the relevant people and institutions by using the basic knowledge and skills in the field of podology; can transfer his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally.	0
2	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can contribute to the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of the results of the data related to the field of podology in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.		1
2	As an individual, he/she can act in accordance with the laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to his/her duties, rights and responsibilities.		1
3	They can work with other health disciplines.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	13	1	13
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	45