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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02371103 | Posture Disorders and Exercise | 2025 | Autumn | 7 | 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. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT | B-230 | [email protected] | 7666 | Tuesday 14:00 |
Course Content
This course covers the concept of posture, normal postural alignment, factors affecting posture, classification of postural disorders, postural disorders of the head-neck, spine, pelvis, upper and lower extremities, postural assessment methods, muscle shortness and weakness, postural awareness, corrective exercises, stretching and strengthening exercises, and exercise planning through clinical examples.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to recognize normal posture and postural disorders, learn postural assessment methods, and plan appropriate exercise approaches for different postural problems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| 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. | 5 |
| P3 | Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice. | 4 |
| 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 normal posture, postural disorders, and the anatomical and biomechanical factors causing these disorders. | P.1.65 | 1 |
| O2 | Analyzes postural disorders using appropriate assessment methods and interprets clinical findings. | P.2.70 | 1 |
| O3 | Plans stretching, strengthening, stabilization, and postural awareness exercises for different postural disorders. | P.3.49 | 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 | Posture Definition |
| 2 | Postural Disorders of the Spine |
| 3 | Kifoz Definition and Evaluation |
| 4 | Scoliosis Definition and Evaluation |
| 5 | Definition and Evaluation of Lordoz and Kifolordoz |
| 6 | Genu Varum, Genu Valgum, Hallux Valgus, Pes Planus Definition and Review |
| 7 | Midterm Exam |
| 8 | Posture Analysis |
| 9 | Exercise Training in Postural Disorders |
| 10 | Exercise Training in Postural Disorders |
| 11 | Exercise Training in Postural Disorders |
| 12 | Exercise Training in Postural Disorders |
| 13 | Exercise Training in Postural Disorders |
| 14 | Exercise Training in Postural Disorders |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Postür Denge ve Yürüme Bozuklukları, Yakup Sarıca, Nadir Kitap,2000 |
| Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Orthopedic Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation - Volume 2, 2018 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| 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) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 26 | 26 |
| 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 normal posture, postural disorders, and the anatomical and biomechanical factors causing these disorders. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Analyzes postural disorders using appropriate assessment methods and interprets clinical findings. | - | 5 | 3 |
| O3 | Plans stretching, strengthening, stabilization, and postural awareness exercises for different postural disorders. | - | 3 | 5 |