SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY307E	SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION	5	4	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 SAADET TURHAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide informations on the prevention and evaluation of sport-specific injuries, as well as the planning and implementation of physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs tailored to athletes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Healing processes of muscle-tendon and articular structures, evaluation methods of sports injuries, treatment principles of acute, subacute, and chronic injuries, return-to-sport principles, preventive approaches in sports injuries, the process of functional rehabilitation, proprioceptive training, cardiovascular endurance training, and the principles of closed and open kinetic chain exercises.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Relates sports physiotherapy with the importance and principles of measurement and assessment in sports, physical fitness, physical fitness tests, and appropriate sports disciplines.
Explains the relationship between training principles, sports psychology, sports nutrition, and doping.
Explains appropriate exercise programs for athletes and healthy individuals according to different age groups.
Lists different sports disciplines.
Explains soft tissue injuries in athletes and the healing process.
Explains first aid and early management in sports injuries.
Evaluates upper extremity, lower extremity, and vertebral column injuries in athletes.
Applies, at a basic level, return-to-sport criteria and need-based functional rehabilitation programs required for athletes to return to sports following sports injuries.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual Study	Course Introduction and Orientation; Concepts of Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport; Scope of Sports Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
2	Web-Based Research	Sports Physiotherapy and the Role of the Sports Physiotherapist; Components of Physical Fitness	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer, Case Analysis
3	Database Review	Assessment and Evaluation Methods in Sports Rehabilitation (Strength, Flexibility, Endurance, Balance)	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer, Demonstration
4	Individual Study	Prevention of Sports Injuries (Risk Factors, Injury Mechanisms, Preventive Approaches)	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Case Analysis
5	Web-Based Research	Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletes and the Tissue Healing Process	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer, Demonstration
6	Database Review	Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Athletes (Shoulder and Elbow Injuries)	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Case Analysis
7	Individual Study	Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Athletes (Wrist and Hand Injuries)	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Question–Answer
8	Web-Based Research	Lower Extremity Rehabilitation in Athletes (Hip and Knee Injuries)	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Case Analysis
9	Database Review	Lower Extremity Rehabilitation in Athletes (Ankle and Foot Injuries) – Practice Exam	Lecture, Demonstration, Practice, Question–Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	First Aid and Early Intervention Approaches in Sports Injuries	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Case Analysis
12	Web-Based Research	Core Stabilization and Balance Training in Athletes	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Question–Answer
13	Database Review	Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises; Principles of Plyometric Exercises	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Case Analysis
14	Individual Study	Sports Rehabilitation in Individuals with Disabilities and in Older Adults	Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Demonstration
15	Web-Based Research	Return-to-Sport Criteria and Functional Performance Tests	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Case Analysis
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ergun, N., & Baltacı, G. (2018). Spor yaralanmalarında fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon prensipleri (6. bs.). Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Johnson, J. L., Capin, J. J., Arundale, A. J. H., Zarzycki, R., Smith, A. H., & Snyder-Mackler, L. (2020). A secondary injury prevention program may decrease contralateral anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: 2-year injury rates in the ACL-SPORTS randomized controlled trial. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 50(9), 523–530. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2020.9407
Silvers-Granelli, H. J., Bizzini, M., Arundale, A., Mandelbaum, B. R., & Snyder-Mackler, L. (2017). Does the FIFA 11+ injury prevention program reduce the incidence of ACL injury in male soccer players? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 475(10), 2447–2455. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-017-5342-5
Şentürk, D. (2014). Spor ve tıp: Spor hocaları, spor yazarları, fizyoterapistler ve meraklı veliler için. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
Ünal, M. (Ed.). (2019). Sporcu sağlığı ve performans. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Optical (Test) Exam
Practice	1	20
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) 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						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					4
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						5

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

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						5

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					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	2	28
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	2	28
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	5	1	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	1	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	82