HYDROTHERAPHY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTR417E	HYDROTHERAPHY	7	3	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 :	Elective
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 main aim of the course is to give information and application examples about physiological responses to water immersion and in-water exercises, physical principles, in-water exercise techniques, auxiliary equipment, creating an aquatic exercise program, indications, contraindications and dangers.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Physical principles of aquaternaphy, physiological effects, pool facility, in-pool equipment and auxiliary equipment to exercise, in-water exercise methods

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Arranges the pool facility, selects the necessary in-pool tools and auxiliary equipment to the exhaust
Performs the necessary assessments and tests.
Plans the appropriate in-water exercise program for the patient.
Analyzes special rehabilitation techniques.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Readig from sources	Introduction to Hydrotherapy, Introduction to Thermal Therapy	Interactive presentations, discussion
2	Readig from sources	Physical properties, Physiological properties	Interactive presentations, discussion
3	Readig from sources	Hydrotherapy applications, Full immersion baths	Interactive presentations, discussion
4	Readig from sources	Partial immersion baths, Living rooms	Interactive presentations, discussion
5	Readig from sources	Thermal Therapy, Thermomineral Water Baths Classification, Special Balneological Waters	Interactive presentations, discussion
6	Readig from sources	Internal Balneotherapy Applications Drinking Cures, Mineral Water	Interactive presentations, discussion
7	Readig from sources	External Balneotherapy Applications, Thermomineral waters, Gases, Peloid	Interactive presentations, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Readig from sources	Thalassotherapy, Hydrotherapy applications	Interactive presentations, discussion
10	Readig from sources	Whirlpool, Hubbard tank	Interactive presentations, discussion
11	Readig from sources	Shower and spray, Hydrotherapy applications, Fluidotherapy, Humid hot applications	Interactive presentations, discussion
12	Readig from sources	Hydrotherapy applications, Steam Baths, Sauna	Interactive presentations, discussion
13	Readig from sources	Pool applications, Special Techniques Halliwick	Interactive presentations, discussion
14	Readig from sources	Pool applications, Special Techniques Bad Ragaz Ring	Interactive presentations, discussion
15	Readig from sources	Pool applications, Special Techniques Watsu	Interactive presentations, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akman N, Sürenkök Ö; Hydrotherapy and Aquatic Rehabilitation, Haberal Education Foundation 2006

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.					4
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation				3

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				3
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			2

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

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.			2
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs			2
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				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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	5	70
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	18	18
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	15	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	147