SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY445E	SEMINAR	7	2	1	2

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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HÜSNİYE MERVE DEMİRER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to develop the attitudes and skills necessary to prepare seminars on current and diverse physiotherapy assessment and treatment methods.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Conducting a literature review on a topic of interest in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, preparing a presentation based on this review, delivering the presentation orally, following innovations related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and focusing on research methods, scientific content, and structures in order to prepare national and international project proposals.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Reviews the literature.
Designs seminars on current topics in various fields of physiotherapy.
Delivers presentations on current topics in various fields of physiotherapy.
Listens to the presentations of physiotherapy seminar participants.
Discusses treatment goals and treatment plans related to the seminar topic based on scientific evidence.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Introduction to the Seminar Course, Graduation Thesis Process, and Principles of Topic Selection	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Review, Database Review	Preparation of Scientific Presentations, Academic Writing, and Ethical Principles	Lecture, Question–Answer
3	Database Review	Current Research Areas and Sample Topics in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Approaches in Neurological Rehabilitation	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
5	Literature Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Approaches in Orthopedic Rehabilitation	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
6	Literature Review, Database Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Topics in Sports Physiotherapy and Athlete Health	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
7	Literature Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Topics in Pediatric Rehabilitation	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
8	Database Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Approaches in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
9	Literature Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review, Database Review	Seminar Presentation: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Women’s Health	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
12	Literature Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Rehabilitation Approaches in Rheumatic Diseases	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
13	Database Review	Seminar Presentation: Hand Rehabilitation and Upper Extremity Disorders	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
14	Literature Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Approaches in Oncological Rehabilitation	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
15	Literature Review, Database Review	Seminar Presentation: Current Topics in Prosthetics–Orthotics and Rehabilitation	Seminar, Discussion, Question–Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Côté, P., Hartvigsen, J., Axén, I., Leboeuf-Yde, C., Corso, M., Shearer, H., Wong, J., Marchand, A. A., Cassidy, J. D., French, S., Kawchuk, G. N., Mior, S., Poulsen, E., Srbely, J., Ammendolia, C., Blanchette, M. A., Busse, J. W., Bussières, A., Cancelliere, C., Christensen, H. W., … Yu, H. (2021). The global summit on the efficacy and effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy for the prevention and treatment of non-musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review of the literature. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 29(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-021-00362-9
Criss, M. G., Wingood, M., Staples, W. H., Southard, V., Miller, K. L., Norris, T. L., Avers, D., Ciolek, C. H., Lewis, C. B., & Strunk, E. R. (2022). APTA geriatrics’ guiding principles for best practices in geriatric physical therapy: An executive summary. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 45(2), 70–75. https://doi.org/10.1519/JPT.0000000000000342
Jewell, D. V. (2011). A guide to evidence-based physical therapist practice (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Johansson, H., Folkerts, A. K., Hammarström, I., Kalbe, E., & Leavy, B. (2023). Effects of motor-cognitive training on dual-task performance in people with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Neurology, 270(6), 2890–2907. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-023-11610-8
Tucker, W. J., Fegers-Wustrow, I., Halle, M., Haykowsky, M. J., Chung, E. H., & Kovacic, J. C. (2022). Exercise for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: JACC focus seminar 1/4. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 80(11), 1091–1106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2022.07.004

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Project Submission (No Examination)
TOTAL	1	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.						5
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.				3

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

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.				3
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.				3

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.					4

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	3	2	6
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	11	2	22
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	28	0	56