PRINCIPLES OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY202E	PRINCIPLES OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES	4	4	3	6

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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course; to learn the necessary approaches for evaluating the patient and developing the program in different age groups, to learn the aims of exercise therapy, to classify the exercise and to plan the exercise program, to gain the ability to prepare the proper exercise program by determining the factors affecting normal joint motions, problem solving in postural disorders determined by basic evaluation and measurement methods and improve the ability to create an exercise program.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Approaches for assessing the patient and developing the program, the aims of exercise therapy, effects and principles, classification of exercise and planning of exercise program, determining the problems of normal joint motion, planning and implementation of exercise program for problems, planning of exercise programs in different postural problems and learning applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Ability to define the necessary approaches for assessing the patient and developing the program, to identify exercise classifications, to discover the aims and effects of the exercises.
Creates treatment plan for exercise therapy, implements properly, makes follow-up, advances the program.
Associates the exercises with other modalities used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation to increase the effectiveness of exercise therapy.
Learn the problems and properties of postural disorders.
Gain problem solving, exercise program planning and application skills in different postural disorders.
Gain communication and practice experience that can exercise on individual or group illness and healthy persons.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Database Review	Basic concepts related to therapeutic exercise, classification of exercise and planning the exercise program.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
2	Literature Search, Database Review	Joint movement, passive, active assisted and active NEH	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
3	Literature Search, Database Review	Resistant exercises, manually applied resistant exercises,	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
4	Literature Search, Database Review	Resistant exercises, mechanically resistant exercises,	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
5	Literature Search, Database Review	Stretching exercises for increasing range of motion	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
6	Literature Search, Database Review	Postural problems and exercise examples: Pelvic and lumbar region.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
7	Literature Search, Database Review	Postural problems and exercise examples: Thoracic region.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Database Review	Postural problems and exercise examples: Thoracic region, scoliosis and three-dimensional treatment method of scoliosis.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
10	Literature Search, Database Review	Postural problems and exercise examples: Lower extremity problems	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
11	Literature Search, Database Review	Core spinal stabilization exercises	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
12	Literature Search, Database Review	Relaxation exercises.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
13	Literature Search, Database Review	Spinal stabilization exercises: Stabilization exercises in elderly and children.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
14	Literature Search, Database Review	Group exercises and current exercise approaches	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
15	Literature Search, Database Review	General Overwiev	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Otman AS, Kose N. Basic Evaluation Principles in Therapeutic Movements. 4. edition Yücel Ofset Matbaacılık. Ankara, 2008
Otman AS, Kose N. Basic Principles and Methods in Exercise Therapy. Meteksan, Ankara, 2006.
Basmajian JV, Wolf SL.Therapeutic Exercise. 5th Ed. Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore. 1990.

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.						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						5

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.				3
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					4
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject					4

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.					4
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements				3

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	6	6
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	12	4	48
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	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	152