COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MINDFULNESS-BASED APPROACHES IN GERIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FTG 5058 MINDFULNESS-BASED APPROACHES IN GERIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR HÜLYA TUNA

Offered to

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Course Objective

This course aims to teach mindfulness and body-mind (body awareness) approaches in geriatric physiotherapy. Mindfulness-based exercises will be explored to support movement, balance, posture, and psychological well-being in older adults.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Explain the fundamental principles of mindfulness-based approaches, their relationship with physiotherapy, and their effects on the aging process.
2   2. Describe the role of mental focus and awareness in exercise and apply them in geriatric physiotherapy practices.
3   3. Identify, apply, and evaluate the use of mindfulness techniques in geriatric rehabilitation.
4   4. Implement mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), breathing, and postural awareness techniques in older adults.
5   5. Integrate body-mind approaches such as Pilates, the Alexander Technique, the Feldenkrais Method, and dance therapy into geriatric physiotherapy.
6   6. Apply mindfulness and body-mind approaches in clinical practice in accordance with scientific and ethical principles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction - Mindfulness-Based Approaches and Physiotherapy
2 Aging Process and the Mind-Body Connection
3 Mental Focus and Awareness in Exercise
4 Fundamentals of Mindfulness
5 Mindfulness Practices
6 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
7 Mindfulness-Based Pain Management and Chronic Diseases
8 Breathing and Awareness Exercises
9 Pilates and Postural Awareness
10 The Alexander Technique and Postural Awareness
11 The Feldenkrais Method
12 Dance Therapy and Movement Awareness
13 Meditation and Relaxation Techniques
14 Mindfulness, Psychological, and Cognitive Health in Older Adults
15 Integration of Mindfulness and Body-Mind Approaches in Clinical Practice

Recomended or Required Reading

Gawande, A. (2014). Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. Metropolitan Books.
Gordon, S. (2017). Mindful Aging: Embracing Your Life After 50 to Find Fulfillment, Purpose, and Joy. New World Library.
Chair Yoga & Wall Pilates For Seniors (2 Books in 1): Improve Balance, Mobility, Posture And Heart Health Luna Light (2023).
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi: 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind Peter Wayne (2013).

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be conducted through lectures, seminar and conference-style presentations, literature reviews, and academic discussions.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ASG * 0.30 +PAR * 0.30 +FIN* 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ASG * 0.30 +PAR * 0.30 +RST* 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Active participation, Performance/Assignment, Final Exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

hulya.tuna@deu.edu.tr
4124942

Office Hours

Wednesday 12.00-13.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 15 3 45
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 15 3 45
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 5 10 50
Preparing presentations 5 10 50
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 196

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9
LO.1555
LO.2555
LO.3555
LO.455
LO.5
LO.6

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