Kinesiology (REH520) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Kinesiology REH520 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level ects.course_level_Sağlık_Bilimleri_Yüksek_Lisans
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Problem Solving, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Nagihan Acet
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach the fundamental principles of kinesiology and the biomechanical and kinematic characteristics of human movement, and to provide students with the ability to evaluate, interpret, and relate movement analysis in healthy individuals and individuals with musculoskeletal disorders to clinical practice.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explains the fundamental concepts and terminology of kinesiology and the biomechanical principles of human movement.
  • Analyzes normal movement patterns in healthy individuals.
  • Evaluates and interprets movement disorders occurring in musculoskeletal system pathologies.
  • Uses the results of kinesiological assessment in the clinical decision-making process.
  • Critically evaluates current scientific literature in the field of kinesiology and relates it to clinical practice.
Course Content Movement analysis, kinetic and kinematic analysis, kinesiology of body tissues and joints, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system in healthy and mobility-impaired individuals.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Kinesiology: Basic Concepts and Terminology (Neumann, Chapter 1: Getting Started, pp. 1–46) Introduction to Kinesiology: Basic Concepts and Terminology (Neumann, Chapter 1: Getting Started, pp. 1–46)
2 Structure and Function of Human Joints (Arthrology) Structure and Function of Human Joints (Arthrology) (Neumann, Chapter 2: Basic Structure and Function of Human Joints, pp. 47–100)
3 The Role of Muscle in the Skeletal System: Muscle Structure and Function ( Muscle Structure, Function, and Biomechanics (Neumann, Chapter 3: Muscle: The Primary Stabilizer and Mover of the Skeletal System, pp. 101–158)
4 Biomechanical Principles for Understanding Human Movement Biomechanical Principles for Understanding Human Movement (Neumann, Chapter 4: Biomechanical Principles, pp. 159–194)
5 Kinesiology of the Shoulder Complex Kinesiology of the Shoulder Complex (Neumann, Chapter 5: Shoulder Complex, approximately pp. 195–266)
6 Kinesiology of the Elbow and Forearm Kinesiology of the Elbow and Forearm (Neumann, Chapter 6: Elbow and Forearm, pp. 267–316)
7 Kinesiology of the Wrist Kinesiology of the Wrist (Neumann, Chapter 7: Wrist, pp. 317–376)
8 Kinesiology of the Hand Kinesiology of the Hand (Neumann, Chapter 8: Hand, pp. 375–396)
9 Osteology and Arthrology of the Axial Skeleton Osteology and Arthrology of the Axial Skeleton (Neumann, Chapter 9: Axial Skeleton: Osteology and Arthrology, pp. 397–488)
10 Muscle and Joint Interactions of the Axial Skeleton Muscle and Joint Interactions of the Axial Skeleton (Neumann, Chapter 10: Axial Skeleton: Muscle and Joint Interactions, pp. 489–576)
11 Kinesiology of the Hip Kinesiology of the Hip (Neumann, Chapter 12: Hip, pp. 577–632)
12 Kinesiology of the Knee Kinesiology of the Knee (Neumann, Chapter 13: Knee, pp. 633–686)
13 Kinesiology of the Ankle and Foot Kinesiology of the Ankle and Foot (Neumann, Chapter 14: Ankle and Foot, pp. 687–742)
14 Kinesiology of Walking Kinesiology of Walking (Neumann, Chapter 15: Kinesiology of Walking, pp. 743–776)
15 Kinesiology of Running and Its Clinical Applications Kinesiology of Running and Its Clinical Applications (Neumann, Chapter 16: Kinesiology of Running, pp. 777–800)
16 Final

Sources

Course Book 1. 1. Neumann DA. Neumann's Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 4th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier; 2024.
Other Sources 2. 2. Elektronik Kaynaklar: PubMed; MEDLINE; PEDro Database; Cochrane Library; Google Scholar vs.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 4 50
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 5 100
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 Utilizes knowledge from the literature in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation systematically, assessing, evaluating, describing, analyzing, and planning for professional and academic work with essential concepts and principles. X
2 Plans and implements academic studies using evidence-based literature in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
3 Collects data according to ethical principles, selects suitable statistical methods, analyzes results, critiques them by comparing with literature, and presents or publishes at national/international scientific meetings. X
4 Takes responsibility individually within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams for problem-solving in academic and scientific work and collaborates effectively using communication skills. X
5 Identifies learning needs and goals, adopts lifelong learning for personal growth, uses a foreign language and information-communication technology, follows developments in the field, and organizes and supports quality improvement programs.
6 Understands the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to scientific work in physiotherapy, adheres to academic ethics and standards, and maintains professional conduct internationally.
7 Applies evidence-based preventive and rehabilitative approaches aligned with changing and growing community needs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation to contribute to health policy development and raise public awareness. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 14 3 42
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 35 35
Total Workload 125