BACK NECK SCHOOL PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ETY321	BACK NECK SCHOOL	5	3	3	6

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To ensure that the basic purpose of the waist and neck schools is grasped, posture and body mechanics, and ensure that applications are reflected in everyday life
Contents of the Course Unit:	The main objective of the waist and neck schools is to establish an anatomy of the spine, Proper posture protection during activities

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
He/ She have information about spine anatomy and biomechanics.
He/she can describe the main causes of back and neck pain.
He/She can define proper posture and ensure proper posture during activities the necessary methods for the continuation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Anatomy	Waist, neck schools, purposes	Presentation
2	Reading Anatomy	Anatomy and function of the spine	Presentation
3	Reading Anatomy	Biomechanical properties of the spina	Presentation
4	Reading About Back Pains	Main causes of waist, neck pain	Presentation case reports
5	Reading Anatomy	What is proper posture?	Practice Groups
6	Reading Anatomy	Correct use of body mechanics	Practice Groups
7	Reading Anatomy	Waist, neck protection techniques	Practice Groups
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Anatomy	Balance in performance areas for waist, neck health.	Presentation
10	Reading basic measurements course	True and wrong movements during daily activities	Practice Groups
11	Reading basic measurements course	Proper posture during work and rest	Practice Groups
12	Reading basic measurements course	Practical application	Practice Groups
13	Research about Ergonomy	Ergonomics in the protection of waist and neck health.	Presentation
14	Research about Ergonomy	Changes in waist and neck health and lifestyle	Presentation
15	-	Discussion	Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Morone,L.(2008), Overcoming Back and Neck Pain: A Proven Program for Recovery and Prevention, Harvest House Publishers,
Bond,M.(2006),The New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World Healing Arts Press
GCramer,G.(2005), Basic and Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS, Mosby; 2 edition
Salvendy,G.(2006), Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics , Wiley; 3 edition,

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.						5

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.						5
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.						5

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.					4

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.						5

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.						5
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.						5
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.						5
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.						5
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.						5

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	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	3	5	15
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	5	10
Project Work	2	5	10
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	3	4	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	5	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	153