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MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
FTY241E MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY 3 4 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
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 Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer BUSENUR KARAGÖZ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to provide information about taking patient history, general physiotherapy evaluations, basic principles of movement, posture analysis (lateral, anterior, posterior), shortness tests, flexibility tests, anthropometric measurements, normal joint movement and muscle strength evaluations.
Contents of the Course Unit: Patient history and general physiotherapy evaluations, basic principles of movement, posture analysis (anterior, lateral, posterior), shortness and flexibility tests, anthropometric measurements (circumference, length, diameter and fat measurements), normal joint motion and muscle strength evaluations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Takes the stories of patients with different diagnoses.
Applies the basic evaluations in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
Makes lateral, anterior and posterior posture analysis.
Evaluates postural disorders in sick or healthy people.
Applies shortness and flexibility tests to sick and healthy people.
Apply anthropometric measurements.
Evaluates normal joint movements.
Apply measurements of muscle strength.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Introduction, Patient History, and Basic Principles of Movement Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
2 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Anatomical Axes and Planes Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
3 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Posture Analysis; Anterior and Lateral Posture Analysis Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
4 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Posture Analysis; Posterior Posture Analysis Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
5 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Shortening Tests and Flexibility Assessment Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
6 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Anthropometric Measurements; Circumference and Length Measurements Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
7 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Anthropometric Measurements; Diameter and Fat Tissue Measurements Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Normal Range of Motion Assessment Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
10 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Normal Range of Motion Assessment Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
11 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Muscle Strength Assessment and Manual Muscle Testing; Core Muscles Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
12 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Manual Muscle Testing; Lower Extremity Muscles Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
13 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Manual Muscle Testing; Cervical Region and Upper Extremity Muscles Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
14 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Manual Muscle Testing; Facial Muscles Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
15 Database Review, Group Research, Web-Based Research, Individual Research Manual Muscle Testing; Facial Muscles Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

American College of Sports Medicine. (2012). ACSM's resource manual for guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing basic and current information in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.
5
2
Has the knowledge to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the knowledge to reach scientific knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to monitor, evaluate and apply the current literature.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, it interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, defines and analyzes problems, develops solutions by considering professional and ethical values ​​based on research and evidence, shares information, and makes teamwork.
5
2
Produces solutions to the problems specific to the field in line with scientific data/evidence.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Provides health education for individuals, families and the society by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using advanced knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation, carries out a study independently and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Demonstrates embracing lifelong learning, is open to development and continues this behavior.
4
2
Identifies learning resources, access resources effectively/quickly.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Shares her thoughts on the issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation with quantitative and qualitative data, and shares thoughts with experts and non-experts as an active element of the process, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
4
2
With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment which they live.
3
3
Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collects, interprets and applies data related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, cooperates with people from related disciplines during the announcement of the results and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
5
2
With Professional identity, sets a role model to colleagues and is an example to the society.
5
3
Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society in the fields of education, practice and research.
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 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
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 14 2 28
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 4 4
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 46 0 107
Total Workload of the Course Unit 107
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0