COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR IBRAHIM ENGIN ŞIMŞEK

Offered to

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Course Objective

It is aimed to provide information about Kinesiology, biomechanics and pathomechanics of the normal locomotor system (Basic concepts of kinesiology, tissues, balance, posture, movement control, upper extremity)

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Neumann, Donald A. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Physical Rehabilitation, Mosby,St. Louis, Missouri,
2. Hall, Susan J. Basic Biomechanics, McGraw-Hill Humanities, 5th edition,
3. Joint, Structure, Function. Norkin FA.
4. Kinesiology: the mechanics and pathomechanics of human movement. Oatis CA.
5. Muscles, Nerves & Movement in Human Occupation, Tyldesley, Barbara Et Al.
6. Kas iskelet sistemi biyomekaniği. Akçalı ID.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Video screening
3. Practical session applied on a model.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

There are two lecturers in this course. The course will be held on fridays as a two hours course between 16.40-18.20. The lecturers will attend the course according to the outline and their credits. The first lecturer (8 weeks) and second lecturer (7 weeks). The contents are provided in the course outline.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. I. Engin. Şimşek iengin.simsek@gmail.com
PT PhD. Ata Elvan ata.elvan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes