NORMAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY141E	NORMAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT	1	2	2	5

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	Lecturer BUSENUR KARAGÖZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information on the examination of the normal postnatal developmental process and the stages of reflex and motor development; factors affecting movement and function; normal developmental stages; developmental biomechanics; development of spinal curvatures; the nervous system; reflexes; development of sensation and perception; cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; development of the psychomotor system; pathological and primitive reflexes; movement dysfunctions; and motor development tests.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts and theories related to cognitive development, language development, physical development, motor development, and social–emotional development in 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	Individual study	Introduction to Motor and Functional Development and Terminology	Lecture, Discussion
2	Review of lecture notes	Basic Principles of Development	Lecture, Discussion
3	Individual study	Motor Learning, Motor Movement, and Motor Development: Basic Concepts and Processes	Lecture, Question–Answer
4	Preparation of topic summaries	Developmental Theories Related to Motor Learning	Lecture, Discussion
5	Individual study	Prenatal Development	Lecture
6	Review of lecture notes	Development of the Nervous System and Musculoskeletal System During Fetal Period	Lecture, Discussion
7	Individual study	Kinesiology of Normal Motor Development	Lecture, Question–Answer
8	Preparation of topic summaries	Reflexes Related to Motor Development in Infants	Lecture, Discussion
9	Individual study	Corrective, Protective, Balance Reactions, and Postural Reactions	Lecture, Question–Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Review of lecture notes	Normal Movement and Functional Development - Gross Motor Development	Lecture, Discussion
12	Individual study	Normal Movement and Functional Development - Fine Motor Development	Lecture, Question–Answer
13	Preparation of topic summaries	Physical Development	Lecture
14	Review of lecture notes	Sensory and Cognitive Development	Lecture, Discussion
15	Individual study	Atypical Development and Common Pediatric Disorders	Lecture, Discussion
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		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
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				3

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					4

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.					4

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					4
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					4

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						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.					4
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						5

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				3
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.					4
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	14	2	28
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	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	14	4	56
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	4	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	128