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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer CANER ÖZBEK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information on explaining movement and the structures involved in movement, as well as their 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)
Explains the fundamental concepts related to biomechanics.
Explains the mechanical principles related to movement.
Explains force and principles of force application.
Explains mechanisms of injury.
Explains balance, weight transfer, and orientation planes.
Explains pathological conditions and their clinical applications based on biomechanical and kinesiological concepts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research	Introduction to Biomechanics and Kinesiology	Lecture, Discussion
2	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research, Online Learning	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Connective Tissue	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Bone Tissue	Lecture, Case Study
4	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research, Online Learning	Functional Adaptation of Bone Under Pathological Conditions	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research	Metabolic Bone Diseases	Lecture, Case Study
6	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research, Online Learning	Contracture and Fatigue	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Cartilage Tissue	Lecture, Case Study
8	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research, Online Learning	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Ligament	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
9	Individual Study, Web based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Muscle (Structural Biomechanics and Passive Properties of Muscle)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Muscle (Contractile Mechanics and Functional Relationships of Muscle)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Individual Study, Web based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Tendon	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Fascia	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Individual Study, Web based research	Static and Kinetic Approaches to Human Movement	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Individual Study, Database review, Web based research	Kinematic Approach to Human Movement	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Cael, C. (2015). Fonksiyonel anatomi: Manuel terapistler için kas iskelet anatomisi, kinezyoloji ve palpasyon (N. Ergun, Ed.; Ş. Avcı, N. Ü. Yıldırım & Y. Bakar, Çev.). Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Çilingir, A. Ç. (2021). Doku biyomekaniği. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Levangie, P. K., & Norkin, C. C. (2005). Joint structure and function: A comprehensive analysis (4th ed.). F. A. Davis Company.
Muscolino, J. E. (2018). Kinezyoloji: İskelet sistemi ve kas fonksiyonu (Y. B. Sürel, Çev.). Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Nordin, M., Frankel, V. H., & Leger, D. (2012). Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Winter, D. A. (2005). Biomechanics and motor control of human movement (3rd ed.). John Wiley and Sons.
Yazıcıoğlu, G., & Erbahçeci, F. (2020). Kinezyoloji ve biyomekanik (Gözden geçirilmiş 3. baskı). Hipokrat Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) 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.						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	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	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	51	0	79