SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50915TATOZ-FTR0181	Introduction to Physiotherapy	1	Fall	2	0	2	4

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor MELTEM MERAN ÇAĞLAR
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Instructor KADİR ŞEKER
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to give basic information about physiotherapy and rehabilitation definition, content, history, development, application areas, legal regulations, team work, communication, general and physiotherapy ethical principles.
Course Content:	History of physiotherapy, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, definitions of physiotherapist, duties and responsibilities of physiotherapist, multidisciplinary approach, ethical principles in the field of health, health personnel-patient-patient relationship, patient rights, clinical ethics, research ethics.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Ability to be equipped with the basic knowledge in the field of health sciences and to apply this knowledge.

2) Competence in using information and means of access to information and technology in relation to the health field to which it relates.

3) Communicate with the patients in an informative and effective way

4) Identify related problems in accordance with scientific data / evidence and produce solutions

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Explaining the purpose and content of the course, who is a physiotherapist?	Lectures.
2)	Definition of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, history of physiotherapy.	Lectures.
3)	The duties and responsibilities of the physiotherapist.	Lectures
4)	What should be the multidisciplinary approach in rehabilitation?	Lectures.
5)	Ethical principles in the field of health.	Lectures.
6)	Application areas and examples in physiotherapy.	Lectures.
7)	Midterm.	Lectures.
8)	Patient rights.	Lectures.
9)	Relation between health care staff and patient-patient relatives.	Lectures.
10)	Ethics, morality, research ethics, deontology, environmental ethics concepts and their relationship with each other.	Lectures.
11)	Ethical principles for physiotherapists.	Lectures.
12)	The place, duties and responsibilities of the physiotherapist in the rehabilitation team.	Lectures.
13)	The development of Turkey and the world of physiotherapy.	Lectures.
14)	Observation and reporting of different physiotherapy applications.	Lectures.
15)	Final exam	Lectures.

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim elemanı sunumları.
References:	Ders notları.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1				KPLO 2			KPLO 3	KPLO 4				KPLO 5
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	1	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

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

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Can use basic theoretical and practical knowledge about physiotherapy field.	5
	1.1 Students follow all developments in the field and use the technologies required by their field in an interactive manner.	5
	1.2 interprets and evaluates data using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy, identifies and analyzes problems, and can take part in planned studies for solution	5
	1.3 Professionally evaluate and apply the information obtained from theoretical and applied courses at the basic level supported by lecture notes, application tools, visual-objective sources in the field of physiotherapy	5
	1.4 Has knowledge about Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Disaster and Emergency.
2)	Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.	5
	2.1 Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level	5
	2.2 Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field	5
	2.3 Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs	5
3)	Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level	3
	3.1 Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.	3
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.	5
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.	5
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.	5
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.	5
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.	5
5)	S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.	3
	5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts.	3
	5.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.	1
	5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field	5
	5.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction.	2
	5.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation.	5
	5.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning	3
	5.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency.	1
	5.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur.	3
	5.9 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1).	1

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	4	56
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	6	6
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	62
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	6	12
Midterms	1	10	10
Semester Final Exam	1	20	20
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	42
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			104
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			4