BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY245E	BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY I	3	3	3	3

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 PINAR AKDENİZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge of explaining movement and its structures and mechanics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition of biomechanics, topics covered by kinesiology and biomechanics, movement and movement types, general mechanical principles, bone diseases, structure-properties of cartilage tissue, pathokinetics of mechanics; mechanics and pathomechanics of muscle function; mechanical properties of collagen tissue, and pathomechanics, classification of body joints, movement of joints in planes, levers, balance, orientation planes and coordinates.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic concepts related to biomechanics.
Explain the mechanical principles related to motion.
Explain strength, application principles and injury mechanics.
Defines information about balance, weight transfer and orientation planes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Introduction to Biomechanics	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Muscle, Tendon, Ligament	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Bone and Articular Cartilage	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Power of Substances	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Terms and Concepts Used	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Composite Forces and Component Separation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Balance and Gait Biomechanics	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Clinical Examples	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Movement and Mechanical Principles	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Bone Tissue Development, Nutrition, Bone Cells	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Adaptation of Bone to Pathological Conditions	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Function	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Structure-Properties and Mechanics of Cartilage Tissue	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Clinical Examples	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Levangie PK, Norkin CC.(2005),Joint Structure and Function: a Comprehensive Analysis. Fourth Edition. F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia.
Akman M.N.(2003), Basic and applied kinesiology Ankara.
Winter DA,Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, 3rd Edition New Jersey, John Wiley and Sons.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

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						5

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.					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				3

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					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.					4
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs						5
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject	0

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	1	20	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	18	0	74