COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PRINCIPLES OF MOTOR PLANNING AND LEARNING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FZR 2068 PRINCIPLES OF MOTOR PLANNING AND LEARNING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ARZU GENÇ

Offered to

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to help students understand motor planning and motor learning processes, comprehend the relationship between the nervous system and movement, and apply motor learning principles in physiotherapy practices.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Explains the fundamental principles of motor planning and motor learning.
2   2. Analyzes the interaction between motor control and the nervous system.
3   3. Compares motor learning theories and adapts them to clinical applications
4   4. Applies assessment methods for acquiring and improving motor skills.
5   5. Designs rehabilitation programs in physiotherapy using motor learning principles.

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 planning and motor learning
2 Motor control mechanisms and the relationship between movement and the nervous system
3 Motor learning process: Perception, attention, and movement coordination
4 Classification of motor skills and stages of learning
5 The role of the nervous system in motor learning
6 Motor programs and movement schemas
7 Motor control and feedback mechanisms
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Motor learning theories and their adaptation to physiotherapy
10 Motor skill acquisition and teaching strategies
11 Motor planning and rehabilitation approaches
12 Plasticity and its importance in the motor learning process
13 Balance, posture, and movement strategies
14 Application of motor learning in clinical practice
15 General assessment

Recomended or Required Reading

Motor Kontrol ve Öğrenme Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Iskender
Fiziksel Aktivite ve Motor Öğrenme Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir
Egzersiz ve Motor Öğrenme Dr. Ahmet K. Yalçın
Motor Learning and Performance: From Principles to Application Richard A. Schmidt & Craig A. Wrisberg
Motor Learning and Control: From Theory to Practice Susan A. Schmidt & Timothy D. Lee

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture and Conceptual Framework Presentation:
o Basic concepts related to motor control and learning will be delivered through lectures.
o Learning will be supported with visual and auditory materials.
Problem-Based Learning (PBL):
o Students will develop problem-solving skills by working on case scenarios related to motor skills and learning processes.
o Students will enhance their problem-solving abilities by evaluating clinical cases.
Discussion and Critical Thinking Activities:
o Scientific article discussions will be held.
o Current research will be analyzed, focusing on motor learning processes and theories.
Student Presentations and Feedback Mechanisms:
o Students will present on topics related to motor planning and learning principles they have selected.
o Peer assessments and instructor feedback will be provided to strengthen the learning process.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 +FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 +RST * 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
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 88

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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