BASIC MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY241E	BASIC MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY	3	5	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	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 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, Individual Research	Introduction, Patient History, and Basic Principles of Movement	Lecture, Discussion
2	Web-Based Research	Anatomical Axes and Planes	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
3	Individual Research	Postural Analysis (Anterior and Lateral Postural Assessment)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
4	Database Review	Postural Analysis (Posterior Postural Assessment)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
5	Web-Based Research	Muscle Length Tests and Flexibility Assessment (Lower Extremity)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
6	Individual Research	Anthropometric Measurements (Circumference and Length Measurements)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
7	Database Review	Anthropometric Measurements (Diameter Measurements and Adipose Tissue Assessment)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
8	Web-Based Research	Assessment of Normal Joint Range of Motion (Upper Extremity)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
9	Individual Research	Assessment of Normal Joint Range of Motion (Lower Extremity) - Practice Exam	Practical Application
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Database Review	Muscle Strength Assessment and Manual Muscle Testing (Trunk Muscles)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
12	Individual Research	Manual Muscle Testing (Lower Extremity Muscles)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
13	Web-Based Research	Manual Muscle Testing (Cervical Region and Upper Extremity Muscles)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
14	Database Review	Manual Muscle Testing (Facial Muscles: Basic Assessment)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
15	Individual Research	Manual Muscle Testing (Facial Muscles: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Interpretation)	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice, Practical Application
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.
Gutiu, R. I., Serban, O., Badarinza, M., Pelea, M. A., Abdulrahman, I., & Fodor, D. (2025). Muscle elasticity variations in assessing age-related changes in adults: A systematic review. Geriatrics & Gerontology International. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.70073
Otman, A. S., & Köse, N. (2013). Tedavi hareketlerinde temel değerlendirme prensipleri. Pelikan Yayıncılık.
Yamamoto, R., Imai, T., Yoshizato, Y., & Akizuki, K. (2025). Effects of self-controlled feedback on learning range of motion measurement techniques and self-efficacy among physical therapy students: A preliminary study. BMC Medical Education, 25(1), 326. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06908-2
Yeldan, İ. (Ed.). (2024). Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyonda ölçme ve değerlendirme yöntemleri (E-ISBN 978-625-95543-4-1; DOI: 10.5152/4300). İstanbul Üniversitesi–Cerrahpaşa Üniversite Yayınevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Classical Exam
Practice	1	20
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	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						5

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

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.				3
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				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						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	1	14
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	4	56
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	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	0	107