TDS2005 Health TourismBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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
TDS2005 Health Tourism Spring 2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor DİLEK ELMA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor FIRAT KARA
Recommended Optional Program Components: Archive
Course Objectives: This lesson aims to make the students comprehend the description of health tourism, types of health tourism and health tourism in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students passing this lesson;

1- Describe health tourism.
2- Sort the types of healt tourism in Turkey.
3- Know the factors influencing demand of health tourism.

Course Content

This lesson contains health tourism and its place and importance in general tourism, health tourism in Turkey, development of health tourism, health tourism organisations and global rivalry.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Description of Health Tourism
2) Development of Health Tourism
3) Factors Influencing demands of health tourism
4) Description of Thermal Tourism
5) The Place and Importance of Thermal Tourism in Health Tourism
6) Future of Thermal Tourism
7) Thermal Tourism in Turkey and World
8) Thermal Tourism in Turkey and World
9) Medical Tourism
10) Medical Tourism in Turkey
11) Description of Spa and Wellness
12) Applications of Spa and Wellness
13) Spa and Wellness in Turkey
14) The Elder Tourism

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Notları Haftalık Verilecektir. / Course Notes Will Be Delivered Weakly.
References: Karagülle, Z., Karagülle M., Doğan B. M. (2011). Türkiye Termal SPA Sağlık Rehberi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.

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 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

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. 2
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 1
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. 1
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 3
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 1
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 3
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 5
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. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
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. 4