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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS FTG 5062 THE AGING BRAIN AND EXERCISE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BIRGÜL BALCI

Offered to

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Course Objective

This course is designed to cover the neuroscientific, cognitive, psychological, and clinical aspects of aging. It aims to comprehensively address the effects of aging on the brain, changes in cognitive and motor functions, and the positive effects of exercise on the aging brain.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explaining Changes in Brain Structure and Function in the Aging Process 2   Explaining the Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Functions 3   Explaining Motor Control and Movement Mechanisms in the Elderly 4   Explaining the Protective and Therapeutic Effects of Exercise on Neurodegenerative Diseases 5   Designing and Implementing Exercise-Based and Technology-Supported Rehabilitation Programs 6   Critically Evaluate Scientific Research on Exercise and Brain Health, develop an evidence-based perspective, construct research hypotheses, and evaluate data analysis methods.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 A Look at the Aging Brain 2 Normal and pathological aging 3 Age-Related Changes in Brain Structure and Function 4 Neuroplasticity and Protective Mechanisms in Aging 5 Cognitive Functions and Aging 6 Neurodegenerative Diseases and Aging 7 Aging and Emotional/Behavioral Changes 8 Motor Functions in Aging 9 Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on the Brain 10 Cognitive and Motor Rehabilitation Approaches 11 Rehabilitation Approaches in the Aging Brain 12 Applied Exercise Programs 13 Technology and the Aging Brain 14 Future Perspectives 15 Literature Review and Application

Recomended or Required Reading

Neuroscience, Purves. Neuro-Geriatrics, Tousi B. Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Clinical Approach; Bernstien Lewis C

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture in the form of seminars, conferences, presentation preparation, literature review and discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 ASG ASSIGNMENT 2 PRS PRESENTATION 3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ODV * 0.30 + PRJ * 0.20 + FN* 0.50 5 RST RESIT 6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ODV * 0.30 + PRJ * 0.20 + BUT* 0.50

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Neuroscience, Purves. Neuro-Geriatrics, Tousi B. Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Clinical Approach; Bernstien Lewis C

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

BIRGÜL BALCI birgul.donmez@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 0

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 LO.1 5 5 5 LO.2 5 5 5 LO.3 5 5 5 LO.4 5 5 LO.5 LO.6