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BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
FTY246E BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY II 4 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 and skills about defining the structure, normal mechanical and anatomical features of the joints in the musculoskeletal system and the components that make up the joint.
Contents of the Course Unit: Normal and pathological gait; mechanics and pathomechanics of columna vertebralis; Scoliosis, pelvis-hip-knee-ankle and foot mechanics and pathomechanics; Mechanics and pathomechanics of the shoulder-arm complex, elbow, wrist and hand.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains normal movement and function.
Compares normal movement and function with movement and functional disorders observed in patients.
Explains the anatomical and mechanical characteristics of the vertebral column.
Compares the anatomical and mechanical characteristics of the vertebral column with pathological conditions.
Demonstrates the ability to analyze mechanical and pathomechanical knowledge related to professional practice by questioning the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle joints, and the foot.
Explains kinematic and kinetic values for dynamic activities involving the lower extremity joints.
Explains the mechanical and pathomechanical knowledge related to the shoulder–arm complex, elbow, wrist joints, and the hand.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Individual Study Gait Analysis and Pathological Gait Lecture, Discussion
2 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics and Kinesiology of the Elbow Joint Complex Lecture, Discussion
3 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics of the Hand and Wrist Joint Lecture, Discussion
4 Individual Study, Database Review Kinesiology of the Hand and Wrist Joint Lecture, Discussion
5 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics of the Shoulder Joint Complex Lecture, Discussion
6 Individual Study, Database Review Kinesiology of the Shoulder Joint Complex Lecture, Discussion
7 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics and Kinesiology of the Ankle Joint Complex Lecture, Discussion
8 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics and Kinesiology of the Foot Complex and Foot Lecture, Discussion
9 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics of the Knee Joint Lecture, Discussion
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Individual Study, Database Review Kinesiology of the Knee Joint Lecture, Discussion
12 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics and Kinesiology of the Hip Joint Lecture, Discussion
13 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics and Kinesiology of the Pelvic Girdle Lecture, Discussion
14 Individual Study, Database Review Biomechanics of the Spinal Column Lecture, Discussion
15 Individual Study, Database Review Kinesiology of the Spinal Column Lecture, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Çetin, H. N. (2013). Biomekanik (Geliştirilmiş 3. bs.; A. Sağlam, Ed.). Turna Yayınları.
Erbahçeci, F., & Yazıcıoğlu, G. (2016). Kinezyoloji ve biyomekanik. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
LeVeau, B. F. (2014). İnsan hareketinde biyomekanik: Sağlık profesyonelleri için temeller ve ilerisi (Y. Yakut, Çev. Ed.). Pelikan.
Lippert, L. S. (2006). Clinical kinesiology and anatomy (4th ed.). F. A. Davis Company.
Yazıcıoğlu, G., & Erbahçeci, F. (2020). Kinezyoloji ve biyomekanik (Gözden geçirilmiş 3. bs.). Hipokrat Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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
2

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 79
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0