COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MOTOR LEARNING APPLICATIONS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FTR 6126 MOTOR LEARNING APPLICATIONS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6

Offered By

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ARZU GENÇ

Offered to

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Course Objective

This course aims to examine the relationship between motor learning theories and physiotherapy applications, developing effective strategies for movement rehabilitation.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explain motor learning theories and establish their relationship with physiotherapy applications.
2   Evaluate neural plasticity and its effects on movement disorders.
3   Analyze evidence-based exercise and rehabilitation approaches for movement disorders.
4   Apply assessment and treatment methods used in neuromotor rehabilitation.
5   Analyze different motor learning strategies and create individualized treatment plans.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Motor Learning and Basic Concepts
2 Motor Learning Theories
3 Neural Plasticity and Motor Learning
4 Learning Strategies Based on Motor Principles
5 Rehabilitation in Motor Control Disorders
6 Proprioception and Motor Learning
7 Acquisition and Transfer of Motor Skills
8 Midterm Exam & Evaluation
9 Feedback and Corrective Strategies in Motor Learning
10 The Effect of Practice and Timing on Motor Skills
11 Exercise Science and Motor Learning
12 Game-Based and Virtual Reality Applications
13 Exercise Science and Motor Learning
14 Motor Learning in Clinical Applications
15 Motor Learning Research and Evidence-Based Practices
16 General Evaluation and Final Project Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

"Motor Learning and Control: From Theory to Practice" Karen S. L. Whitall & Timothy S. S.
"Motor Learning and Performance: From Principles to Application"
"Neurologic Rehabilitation: Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity in Physical Therapy" Darcy A. Annese, David M. Covington, & Keith L. McCrea
"Principles of Neural Science" Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, & Thomas M. Jessell

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Student Presentations: Students will deliver presentations on selected topics related to motor learning and physiotherapy applications. This will help students enhance their academic communication skills and effectively present scientific findings.
2. Practical Sessions: Students will have the opportunity to apply motor learning principles in physiotherapy settings. Various case studies and practical sessions will be held to focus on acquiring motor skills and applying motor learning strategies.
3. Problem-Based Learning : Students will work on case scenarios related to motor learning, developing their problem-solving skills. This will enable students to analyze motor learning processes more effectively and create solution strategies.
4. Group Work: Students will collaborate in groups to explore motor learning theories and applications in depth, developing new research and application methods related to motor learning through group projects.
5. Discussions and Critical Thinking: Students will engage in discussions based on scientific articles, developing critical thinking skills about motor learning processes and theories. Students will create new perspectives on the applications of motor learning in physiotherapy.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRF PERFORMANCE
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRF * 0.40 + FIN*0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) PRF * 0.40 + FCGR*0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student's success in presentations, assignments, and exams will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Arzu GENÇ
e-mail: arzu.genc@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 0 232 412 49 36

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for final exam 1 14 14
Preparing assignments 14 2 28
Preparing presentations 14 2 28
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 155

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.1555
LO.2555
LO.355
LO.455
LO.55

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