Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02341101 | Normal Motor Development | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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) | Asst. Prof. Osman KARACA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Osman KARACA | B-229 | [email protected] | 7845 | Friday 10:30-11:30 |
Course Content
Normal developmental terminology; embryonic development; factors affecting motor development; musculoskeletal factors; cardiopulmonary factors; oromotor factors; components of movement; postural reactions; milestones of motor development; neonatal, infant, and toddler stages.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to teach the basic concepts of normal motor development.
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 |
| P3 | Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice. | 3 |
| P1 | Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Explains the basic concepts related to motor development; evaluates the effects of genetic, environmental, and pregnancy-related factors on development. | P.1.46 | 1 |
| O2 | It describes the developmental stages of gross motor skills (prone, supine, bipedal locomotion) and fine motor skills, starting with newborn reflexes; it explains the process of monitoring and evaluating motor development. | P.2.44 | 1 |
| O3 | Analyzes psychosocial development in the context of motor development; applies motor development assessment tools and evaluates the results. | P.3.29 | 1 |
| ** 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 | General introduction and course content |
| 2 | Basic Concepts About Development |
| 3 | Factors affecting development- Pregnancy and Fetal Development |
| 4 | Newborn and Reflexes |
| 5 | Motor Development Theories |
| 6 | Gross Motor Development 1, Prone Development |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | General Review of Topics and Evaluation of Exam Questions |
| 9 | Gross Motor Development 2, Supine Development |
| 10 | Gross Motor Development 3, Bipedal Locomotion |
| 11 | Fine Motor Development |
| 12 | Psycho-Social Development |
| 13 | Measuring Tools for Motor Development Evaluation |
| 14 | General Repetition of Topics |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Typical Motor and Functional Development in Children, ISBN: 978-625-7399-49-4, ANKARA, 2022 |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Babies at Risk, ISBN: 978-605-7874-26-9, ANKARA, 2019 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Midterms | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Fieldwork | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains the basic concepts related to motor development; evaluates the effects of genetic, environmental, and pregnancy-related factors on development. | - | - | - |
| O2 | It describes the developmental stages of gross motor skills (prone, supine, bipedal locomotion) and fine motor skills, starting with newborn reflexes; it explains the process of monitoring and evaluating motor development. | - | - | - |
| O3 | Analyzes psychosocial development in the context of motor development; applies motor development assessment tools and evaluates the results. | - | - | - |
