NORMAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY141	NORMAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT	1	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SUZAN AYDIN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To provide knowledge about the normal developmental process after birth, including the examination of reflex and motor development milestones, factors affecting movement and function, stages of normal development, developmental biomechanics, development of spinal curves, the nervous system, reflexes, sensory and perceptual development, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, psychomotor system development, pathological and primitive reflexes, movement dysfunctions, and motor development assessments.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts and theories related to cognitive development, language development, physical development, motor development, and social-emotional development during early childhood.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the terms used in normal motor development.
Assesses neurological and orthopedic examination findings.
Evaluates abnormal reflexes.
Categorizes abnormal muscle tone and dysfunction.
Assesses conditions associated with abnormal motor development.
Relates motor movement to sensory development.
Describes the stages of fetal development during intrauterine life.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Introduction to Motor and Functional Development and Terminology	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
2	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Basic Principles of Development	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
3	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Motor Learning, Motor Movement, and Motor Development: Basic Concepts and Processes	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
4	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Developmental Theories Related to Motor Learning	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
5	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Prenatal Development	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
6	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Development of the Nervous System and Musculoskeletal System During Fetal Period	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
7	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Kinesiology of Normal Motor Development	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Reflexes Related to Motor Development in Infants	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
10	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Corrective, Protective, Balance Reactions, and Postural Reactions	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
11	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Normal Movement and Functional Development - Gross Motor Development	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
12	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Normal Movement and Functional Development - Fine Motor Development	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
13	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Physical Development	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
14	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Sensory and Cognitive Development	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
15	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Atypical Development and Common Pediatric Disorders	Discussion,Individual Study, Project Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Elbasan, B. (Ed.). (2023). Pediatrik fizyoterapi rehabilitasyon (Genişletilmiş 3. bs.). İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Gallahue, D. L., Ozmun, J. C., & Goodway, J. D. (2014). Motor gelişimini anlamak: Bebekler, çocuklar, ergenler, yetişkinler (D. S. Özer & A. Aktop, Çev. Ed.). Nobel.
Karaduman, A. A., & Tunca Yılmaz, Ö. (Eds.). (2016). Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. Hipokrat Kitabevi; Pelikan Kitabevi.
Kutlutürk Yıkılmaz, S., & Tanrıverdi, M. (Eds.). (2023). Normal hareket ve fonksiyon gelişimi. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri.
Özer, D. S., & Özer, M. K. (2014). Çocuklarda motor gelişim (8. bs.). Nobel.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.					4
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary.						5
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.					4
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.						5
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.					4
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.						5
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.						5
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.						5

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	14	2	28
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	10	4	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	10	3	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	50	0	128