PRINCIPLES OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY202	PRINCIPLES OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES	4	4	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 :	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 is to teach the appropriate approaches in order to assess and determine the treatment programmes in different age groups and purposes of the exercise treatment, classification of exercises and to teach the planning of exercise programmes, to gain appropriate exercise programme planning while determining the factors which affect normal range of motion, to improve problem solving and to improve performing exercise programme after the determination according to basic assessment and measurement methods.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Approaches for the assessment and improving programmes, purposes, effects and principles of exercise treatment, classification of exercise and planning exercises programmes, planning and application of exercises programmes, while determining the problems in normal range of motion, teaching to plan exercise programmes and application in different postural problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knows the definition, objectives, effects of basic therapeutic 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.
Plans the exercise program , implements, solves problems in unforeseeable circumstances.
Gains the skills needed for ability of manipulation and maneuvers which are used for exercise treatments.
Gains enough communication and practice experience to make exercise to patients and healthy ones

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	Passive range of motion exercises; upper extremities and cervical area.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
3	Literature Search, Database Review	Passive range of motion exercises; lower extremities and lumbar area.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
4	Literature Search, Database Review	Active assistive and active range of motion exercises.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
5	Literature Search, Database Review	Exercises for increase muscle strength; calisthenics	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
6	Literature Search, Database Review	Exercises for increase muscle strength; resistive exercises.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
7	Literature Search, Database Review	Exercises for increase range of motion; upper extremities and cervical area	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Database Review	Exercises for increase range of motion; lower extremities and trunk	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
10	Literature Search, Database Review	Scoliosis and scoliosis exercises.	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	Exercises for treatment of postural problems; lumbar area and pelvic region.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
14	Literature Search, Database Review	Exercises for treatment of postural problems; cervical and dorsal region.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
15	Literature Search, Database Review	Group exercises and current exercise approaches.	Group work, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Otman AS, Kösen. Basic Assessment Principles in Treatment Movements. 4. edition Yücel Ofset Matbaacılık. Ankara, 2008
Otman AS, Kösen. 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				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.						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					4

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				3

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		1
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.						5
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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	2	28
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	59	0	152