ECTS - Biomechanics and Kinesiology I

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Biomechanics and Kinesiology I (PTR209) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Biomechanics and Kinesiology I PTR209 2 0 0 2 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Explaining the structures and mechanics of movement and its role in the movement, explaining the responses of the tissues to the stresses and explaining the pathological changes, interpreting the relationship of the mechanical principles with the movement, explaining the normal walking characteristics and analysis, developing the ability to list and distinguish the changes observed in the pathological walk.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describes the contents of kinesiology, gains an awareness regarding kinesiology and physiotherapy approaches
  • Classifies the mechanical principles of motion and uses them in motion analyses.
  • Describes mechanics and pathomechanics of bone, muscle, cartilage and the other collagen tissue; questions the potential risks during the exercise applications and gains skill to analyse
  • Knows the mechanics and pathomechanics of the joints and, chooses the knowledge for applications and develops problem solving skills.
  • Defines balance, weight bearing and orientation planes and gains skill to organise and utilise this knowledge in practice.
  • Defines the determinants of normal and pathological gait and analysis, lists the compensatory mechanisms, knows the kinematic and kinetic data to plan the physiotherapy program in gait pathologies.
Course Content Movement and mechanical principles,Mechanical and pathomechanic properties of bone, muscle, collagen and cartilage tissue, mechanical properties of the joints of the body, balance, orientation planes and coordinates, normal and pathological gait.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to biomechanics - biomechanical field Reading of the subject from the related source
2 Biomechanical properties of tissues: muscle tendon, ligament Reading of the subject from the related source
3 Biomechanical properties of tissues: bone Reading of the subject from the related source
4 Separation of composite forces and components Reading of the subject from the related source
5 Balance Reading of the subject from the related source
6 Bone tissue mechanics, bone laws and loading principles Reading of the subject from the related source
7 Adherence to pathological conditions of the bone Reading of the subject from the related source
8 Mechanical properties of muscle and muscle contraction; EMG principles Reading of the subject from the related source
9 Semester Midterm Exam Week
10 Collagen tissue and cartilage mechanics and pathomechanics Reading of the subject from the related source
11 Protective movements in joints, classification of joints Reading of the subject from the related source
12 Balance and gravity center, orientation planes and coordinates Reading of the subject from the related source
13 Normal gait Reading of the subject from the related source
14 Kinematic and kinetic analyzes of gait Reading of the subject from the related source
15 Pathological gait Reading of the subject from the related source
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Soderberg GL. Kinesiology. Second Edition. William&Wilkins a Waverly Company, Baltimore, 2005.
2. Lippert LS. Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy. Fourth Edition. F. A. Davis Company, USA, 2006.
3. Levangie PK, Norkin CC. Joint Structure and Function: a Comprehensive Analysis. Fourth Edition. F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, 2005.
4. Lippert LS. Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy. Fourth Edition. F. A. Davis Company, USA, 2006.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Having knowledge about biomedical concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, biomechanics, motor control, medical imaging, pharmacokinetics). X
2 Having knowledge about concepts and principles related to personality characteristics, psychosocial and cognitive factors affecting behavior and illness. X
3 Develop research methods including clinical practice, evaluate publications, gain the ability to practice research results in practice. X
4 To be able to use information resources in health services, to collect data, to report, to have knowledge and competence level of clinical organization. X
5 Having knowledge about the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation (Neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal system diseases and rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, orthosis rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hand rehabilitation, urogynecologic and obstetric rehabilitation, physiotherapy in rheumatologic diseases) and their evaluation and treatment theories. X
6 To have access to scientific knowledge in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to have the knowledge of monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature. X
7 Having knowledge about movement sciences (biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise principles) and neurophysiology, sense-perception-motor integration, motor learning, biopsychosocial, body mechanics, ergonomics and treatment theories. X
8 To have knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people in different environmental areas (hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home, industry, home, school, work, sports, recreation area) X
9 To acquire the ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret accumulated information that leads to one or more useful hypotheses, to develop recommendations for solving clinical problems based on research and evidence, and to be able to make a diagnosis of physiotherapy. X
10 Respect for deontological characteristics in the gathering of knowledge and having a critical scientific hold in interpreting knowledge. X
11 To be able to apply physiotherapy techniques, methods and ability to determine intervention strategies. X
12 Be able to develop the attitude of being creative, determined, patient-oriented, having teamwork understanding. X
13 To be able to acquire inter-agency relations, communication and common service development skills. X
14 Considering the indications, contraindications, risks and precautions to be taken in relation to physiotherapy interventions, gain the ability to independently plan and apply therapy in the direction of cooperation with physicians. X
15 Taking responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
16 To be able to produce knowledge and compatible for development in direction of lifelong learning and effective interdisciplinary working principle. X
17 Developing research methods involving clinical practice, evaluating publications, gaining the ability to practice research results in practice. X
18 Having the ability to learn basic principles of evidence-based practices, to identify learning objectives and resources, to access resources efficiently /quickly. X
19 Having the ability to communicate with patients or healthy individuals, their families, different social groups and other health professionals. X
20 Using information resources in health services, collecting data, reporting, managing the clinical organization. X
21 To be able to use information and communication technologies, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. X
22 To be able to be role model for colleagues and society with knowledge,skills,values and attitudes. X
23 To be able to determine the tasks, rights and responsibilities related to the physiotherapy profession, to be able to behave in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 5 5
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 75