Information Package

FT108

KINESIOLOGY

Course Code
FT108
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System.
  2. Describes the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.
  3. Evaluates the basic knowledge acquired in accordance with his/her field.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students learn about the anatomical structures, biomechanical and pathomechanical properties, normal and pathomechanical principles of movement, and fundamental kinesiology information regarding strength, power, endurance, and joint range of motion limitations of the spine (cervical and lumbar), shoulder, elbow, hand-wrist, hip, knee, and foot-ankle joints. The aim of the course is to develop students' skills in analyzing and evaluating fundamental information about the musculoskeletal system.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General definitions related to musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics
2nd Week Vertebral Column Mechanics
3rd Week Vertebral Column Pathomechanics
4th Week Scoliosis - Mini Quiz 1
5th Week Pelvic Mechanics - Pathomechanics
6th Week Hip Mechanics - Pathomechanics
7th Week MIDTERM EXAM
8th Week Knee Mechanics - Pathomechanics
9th Week Foot-Ankle Mechanics - Pathomechanics
10th Week Normal Gait - Mini Quiz 2
11th Week Pathological Gait
12th Week Shoulder-Arm Complex Mechanics - Pathomechanics
13th Week Elbow Mechanics - Pathomechanics
14th Week Hand and Wrist Mechanics - Pathomechanics
15th Week Kinesiological Assessment, Clinical Case Discussions and General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingAkman, N., & Karataş, M. (2003). Temel ve uygulanan kinezyoloji. Haberal Eğitim Vakfı.
Karaduman, A., & Yılmaz, Ö. T. (2016). Genel fizyoterapi. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Question-Answer
  • Interactive Learning (Kahoot)
  • Quiz
  • Training-Application
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 2 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 2 2 4
Individual or group work 2 4 8
Preparation for Final exam 3 3 9
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 3 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 5 5
Homework
Total Work Load63
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.1
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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