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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS FZR 4038 PHYSICAL THERAPY IN PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MERIÇ YILDIRIM

Offered to

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Course Objective

The student learns clinical features of psychiatric diseases and physiotherapy approaches in individuals with psychiatric disorders.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Knows diagnosis of psychiatric disorders according to DSM V manual. 2   Learns biopsychosocial approach 3   Learns the relation of mental health and physical activity 4   Learns physiotherapy approaches in individuals with psychiatric disorders. 5   Follows recent literature about physiotherapy in psychiatric disorders.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction to the lesson 2 Physiotherapy in psychiatric disorders 3 Determination of groups and topics 4 Biopsychosocial model 5 Psychology of pain and pain perception 6 Neuroendocrin mechanisms of exercise 7 Effects of physical activity and exercise on mental health 8 Cognitive effects of physical activity and exercise 9 Relationship between physical activity-exercise and sleep 10 Physiotherapy in psychomotor disorders (depression, anxiety) 11 Physiotherapy in psychomotor disorders (schizophrenia) 12 Physiotherapy in psychomotor disorders (eating disorders) 13 Physiotherapy in psychomotor disorders (child psychiatric disorders) 14 Physiotherapy in neurodegenerative disorders 15 Body awareness therapy

Recomended or Required Reading

Physiotherapy in mental health and psychiatry: a scientific and clinical based approach. Michel Probst, Liv Helvik Skjaerven Interventions for mental health: An evidence based approach for physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Tina Everett, Marie Donaghy, Sally Feaver Physiotherapy : A psychosocial approach. Sally French, Julius Sim Physiotherapy in mental health: A practical approach. Tina Everett, Maureen Dennis, Eirian Ricketts

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Conference, group seminars

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 ASG ASSIGNMENT 2 FIN FINAL EXAM 3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ASG * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60 4 RST RESIT 5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ASG * 0.40 + RST * 0.60 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 1 2 2 Student Presentations 13 2 26 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 5 65 Preparation for final exam 1 5 5 Preparing presentations 1 5 5 Final 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 105

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 LO.1 1 LO.2 1 LO.3 1 1 LO.4 1 1 1 LO.5 1