PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FTR3001	Neurophysiological Approaches I	Fall	2	2	3	4

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s):	RA TUĞÇE POYRAZ İŞLEYEN Instructor SENA VARGEL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Purpose of this course is providing basic theoretical and practical knowledge about PNF techniques, physiological action mechanisms and application principles of Brunnstrom therapy,

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify PNF techniques
2. Use that techniques in facilitation and inhibition
3. Choose techniques to be used in neurological diseases
4. Assess patients with Brunnstrom treatment

Course Content

This course covers overview of neuroanatomy, PNF techniques, theoretical basis, practical applications, upper and lower extremities, neck and body patterns

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and course description
2)	Neuroanatomy, basic principles of PNF
3)	Tactile, verbal and visual stimuli
4)	Special PNF techniques I
5)	Special PNF techniques II
6)	Head and neck patterns
7)	The upper body patterns
8)	The lower body patterns
9)	Midterm Exam
10)	Scapula and pelvis techniques
11)	Upper extremity patterns
12)	Lower extremity patterns
13)	Bilateral upper and lower extremity patterns
14)	Mat activities and Gait training

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Haftalık olarak verilecektir. / Will be given weekly
References:	1. Adler, S., Beckers, D., Buck, M. (2014) PNF in Practice, Springer Medizin 2. Otman, S., Karaduman, A., Livanelioğlu, A. (2001) Hemipleji Rehabilitasyonunda Nörofizyolojik Yaklaşımlar. Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesic Yayınları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	2	26
Application	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	9	10	90
Homework Assignments	1	2	2
Quizzes	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field.	5
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	5
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
4)	To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care.	5
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	5
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.	4
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions.	4
8)	To be able to use skills for effective communication.	4
9)	To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively.	5
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	2
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	1
12)	To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity.	3