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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
02350102 Nörofizyolojik Yaklaşımlar I 3 Autumn 5 2+0+2 3 3
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) Lect. Osman KARACA
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Osman KARACA B-229 [email protected] 7845 Friday
10:30-11:30
Course Content
The role of neurophysiological mechanisms in movement control, theoretical basis of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques, application methods of PNF techniques, case examples
Objectives of the Course
To provide basic knowledge on the role and effect mechanisms of Poprieceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques in therapeutic exercises, to provide the concept of PNF exercises and techniques and to provide practice skills.
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
P1 They uses his theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with sufficient knowledge in the field of basic health and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. 2
P2 Detects, defines, interprets, formulates and solves problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; For this purpose, it selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Ability to express the theoretical and practical knowledge learned in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation P.1.1 1
O2 Ability to generate different ideas about treatments in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.1.3 1
O3 Ability to apply treatment methods in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.1.4 7
O4 Ability to analyze problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.2.2 1
O5 Ability to evaluate intervention approaches in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.2.3 1
O6 Ability to produce appropriate treatment methods for problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.2.4 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 to PNF, basic features of PNF patterns
2 Basic operations
3 Facilitation Techniques
4 Inhibition Techniques
5 Scapula, pelvis and upper extremity patterns
6 Upper extremity patterns
7 Midterm
8 Lower extremity patterns
9 Head, Neck and Trunk Patterns
10 PNF applications in Cushion Exercises
11 PNF applications in Cushion Exercises
12 Gait
13 Stimulation of auxiliary agents and proximal vital functions in PNF
14 Different uses of PNF techniques
Textbook or Material
Resources Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques, Ayşe Livanelioğlu, Mintaze Kerem Günel, Zafer Erden. ISBN: 9786059160773, ANKARA 2018
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice 1 35 (%)
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 35 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 13 4 52
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 1 7 7
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 1 7 7
Laboratory 4 4 16
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 8 8
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 90
Total Work Load / 30 3
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2
O1 Ability to express the theoretical and practical knowledge learned in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 3 -
O2 Ability to generate different ideas about treatments in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. 2 -
O3 Ability to apply treatment methods in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. 2 -
O4 Ability to analyze problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. - 3
O5 Ability to evaluate intervention approaches in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. - 3
O6 Ability to produce appropriate treatment methods for problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. - 3