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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02330103 Measurement and Evaluation in Physiotherapy 2 Autumn 3 2+0+2 4 4
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Necmiye ÜN YILDIRIM
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Necmiye ÜN YILDIRIM B-230 [email protected] 0000
Course Content
Patient story and general physiotherapy evaluations, basic principles of movement, posture analysis (anterior, lateral, posterior), shortness and flexibility tests, anthropometric measurements (circumference, length, diameter and fat measurements), normal joint motion and muscle strength assessments
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course; students will acquire practical-theoretical knowledge and skills in patient storytelling, general physiotherapy evaluations, basic principles of movement, posture analysis (lateral, anterior, posterior), shortness tests, flexibility tests, anthropometric measurements, normal joint motion and muscle strength assessments .
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P2 Identifies and assesses problems in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, and plans appropriate assessment and intervention approaches based on scientific evidence. 4
P4 During physical therapy sessions, the patient establishes effective communication with the patient's family and the healthcare team; takes an active role in teamwork. 3
P1 Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 P.2.12 1,7
O2 P.2.14 1,7
O3 P.3.4 1,7
O4 P.3.5 1,7
O5 P.6.2 1,7
O6 P.6.3 1,7
O7 P.2.13 1,7
O8 P.10.5 1,7
O9 P.1.27 1,7
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction, explanation of course purpose and functioning, patient story, basic principles of movement
2 How to do posture analysis (anterior and lateral posture analysis), what to look for in anterior and lateral posture analysis, what kind of deformities are encountered.
3 What to look for in posterior posture analysis, which deformities are encountered. What to look for in scoliosis evaluation
4 What is shortness and how is it assessed in different muscle groups? What is flexibility? How is it evaluated?
5 What is anthropometry? How are circumference and length measurements of different body parts evaluated?
6 How to measure the diameter and adipose tissue of different body parts?
7 Midterm
8 How to assess normal joint motion? Practical goniometric measurements of different body parts.
9 How to assess normal joint motion? Practical goniometric measurements of different body parts.
10 What are the factors affecting muscle strength and measurement methods? Strength assessments of body muscles.
11 Strength assessments of body muscles.
12 Strength assessments of body muscles.
13 Strength assessments of body muscles.
14 Final sınavı.
Textbook or Material
Resources Otman AS, Köse N. Tedavi Hareketlerinde Temel Değerlendirme Prensipleri. 4. baskı Yücel Ofset Matbaacılık. Ankara, 2008.
Practical Measurement and Evaluation in Musculoskeletal System
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 20 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
Total 60 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 4 56
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 4 4
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 4 4
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 120
Total Work Load / 30 4
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P6 P10
O1 Ölçme ve değerlendirme kavramlarını, geçerlik–güvenirlik ilkelerini açıklar. - - - - -
O2 Kas kısalık, esneklik ve kuvvet testlerini doğru pozisyon ve teknikle uygular. - - - - -
O3 Ölçüm sonuçlarını analiz eder, normal değerlerle karşılaştırır ve klinik anlamını yorumlar. - - - - -
O4 Fizyoterapi değerlendirme sonuçlarını tedavi planlamasında kullanır. - - - - -
O5 Kas kuvvetini doğru pozisyon ve teknikte ölçer. - - - - -
O6 Sağlıklı ve farklı tanıları olan bireylerin postür analizini yapabilir. - - - - -
O7 Gonyometrik ölçüm tekniklerini tanır ve eklem hareket açıklığını doğru şekilde ölçer. - - - - -
O8 Antropometrik ölçümler (çevre, uzunluk, deri kıvrım) ile vücut kompozisyonunu değerlendirir. - - - - -
O9 Ölçme sürecinde etik ilkeleri ve hasta güvenliğini gözetir. - - - - -