BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY245	BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY I	3	3	3	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ŞABO KESLER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge of explaining movement and its structures and 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)
Explain the basic concepts of biomechanics.
Explain the mechanical principles of motion.
Explain strength, application principles and injury mechanics.
Defines information about balance, weight transfer and orientation planes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Introduction to Biomechanics	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Muscle, Tendon, Ligament	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Biomechanical Properties of Tissues: Bone and Articular Cartilage	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Power of Substances	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Terms and Concepts Used	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Composite Forces and Component Separation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Balance and Gait Biomechanics	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Clinical Examples	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Movement and Mechanical Principles	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Bone Tissue Development, Nutrition, Bone Cells	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Adaptation of bone to pathological conditions	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Function	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Structure-Properties, Mechanics of Cartilage Tissue	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Search, Database review, Web based research	Clinical Examples	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Levangie PK, Norkin CC.(2005),Joint Structure and Function: a Comprehensive Analysis. Fourth Edition. F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia.
Akman M.N.(2003), Basic and applied kinesiology Ankara.
Winter DA,Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, 3rd Edition New Jersey, John Wiley and Sons.

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	He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.					4
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.					4
2	He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.					4
3	He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.				3
2	He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.				3
3	He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.					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	0	0	0
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	20	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	18	0	74