KINESIOLOGY I

FTR217

Course Code: FTR217
Semester: Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 1
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Third Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

To be able to recognize and assess the normal mechanical and anatomical characteristics of the tissues of musculoskeletal system.
To be able to recognize, assess and identify the characteristics of pathomechanics of the tissues of musculoskeletal system.
To be able to transfer the theoretical knowledge gained into the clinical practice.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course reviews movement and movement types, mechanic principles, normal properties of bone and functional adaptation of bone to normal and pathological stresses, bone diseases, structure, mechanical properties and pathokinetics of cartilage, muscle, collagenous tissues, classification and properties of body joints, joint cohesion, relationship of joint planes and movement, sliding and rocking movement, joint limitations and contractures, posture, equilibrium, orientation planes and coordinates.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to kinesiology
2^nd Week	Movement and mechanical principles
3^rd Week	Bone tissue structure mechanics, laws of bone
4^th Week	Bone tissue pathomechanics
5^th Week	Muscle tissue structure mechanical properties and pathomechanics
6^th Week	Structure, mechanical properties and pathomechanics of tendon
7^th Week	Structure, mechanical properties and pathomechanics of ligament
8^th Week	Midterm exam, general review
9^th Week	Structure, mechanics and pathomechanics of fascia
10^th Week	Classification of joints, properties of synovial joints, movements formed according to planes
11^th Week	Structure, mechanics and pathomechanics of nerve tissue
12^th Week	Fatigue
13^th Week	Contracture
14^th Week	Introduction to kinesiological electromyography
15^th Week	General Review

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Şener G., & Erbahçeci F. (2016). Kinezyoloji ve Biyomekanik. Ankara: Hipokrat Kitapevi.
2. Neumann D.A. (2009). Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System (2.Baskı). United States: Mosby.
3. Yakut Y. (Ed.) (2018). Kas İskelet Sisteminin Kinezyolojisi, Rehabilitasyonun Temelleri. Ankara: Hipokrat Kitapevi.
4. Steinder A. (1977). Kinesiology of The Human Body Under Normal and Pathological Conditions. Springfield.
5. Oatis C.A. (2008). Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement. Philadelphia: LWW.
6. Hamilton N., Weimar W., & Luttgens K. (2011). Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
7. Akman M.N., & Karataş M. (2003). Temel ve Uygulanan Kinezyoloji. Ankara: Haberal Eğitim Vakfı.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Case Study
Questions/Answers
Other

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Assignment	1	10
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	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	0	0	0
Individual or group work	14	1	14
Preparation for Final exam	1	14	14
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	6	6
Laboratory (including preparation)	4	10	40
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	0	0	0
Presentation (including preperation)	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Article	1	3	3
Total Work Load			123
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.1
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3			X
K4
K5
K6