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Program of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English 30%)

FTR331

NEUROPHYSIOLOGIC APPROACHES I

Course Code
FTR331
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defining the basic principles of Proprioceptif Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique (PNF)
  2. Comprehending what are PNF patterns and techniques and their importance
  3. Applying appropriate PNF techniques for different disorders
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course includes te subjects of investigating basic principles in Proprioceptif Neuromuskular Facilitation (PNF) technique, upper and lower extremity patterns, head, neck and trunk patterns, fascilitation and inhibition techniques in PNF.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques (PNF) and basic principles in PNF
2nd Week Scapula and pelvis patterns
3rd Week Upper extremity patterns
4th Week Lower extremity patterns
5th Week Neck and body patterns
6th Week Basic rules (theoretical) and general repetition used in PNF techniques
7th Week Midterm, General review
8th Week PNF techniques
9th Week PNF techniques
10th Week PNF techniques and PNF applications in mat exercises
11th Week PNF applications in mat exercises
12th Week PNF applications in mat exercises and walking activities
13th Week Facilitation of proximal vital functions
14th Week An overview of PNF
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required Reading1.Livanelioğlu A, Kerem-Günel M, Erden Z. Proprioseptif Nöromusküler Fasilitasyon Teknikleri (6. Bs). H.Ü. Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon YO Yayınları, Ankara, 2018.
2.Adler SS, Becker D, Buck M. PNF in Practice (3rd ed). Springer,2007.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • BDiscussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Other 2 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 3 1 3
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 3 7 21
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Presentation (including preperation) 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Article 0 0 0
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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