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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
School of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02351101 Geriatric Rehabilitation 3 Autumn 5 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) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Physiological changes in aging, Functional evaluation methods, Application of clinical decision making process, Project and case studies
Objectives of the Course
To explain the physiological changes that occur with age progression, to make the students understand the applications of the evaluation and exercise programs for the healthy and handicapped elderly, to make them aware about healthy aging and quality of life
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 Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with sufficient knowledge in the field of basic health and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. 3
P2 Identifies, defines, interprets, formulates and solves problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; selects and implements appropriate analysis and intervention approaches for this purpose. 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 generate new ideas about diseases in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.1.2 1
O2 Ability to interpret cases and problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.1.6 1
O3 Ability to produce appropriate treatment methods for problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.2.4 1
O4 Ability to interpret problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. P.2.6 1,5
** 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 Definitions of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Aging
2 Physiological changes of aging
3 Physiological changes in the musculoskeletal system due to aging
4 Physiological changes in the nervous system due to aging
5 Physiological changes in the cardiopulmonary system due to aging
6 Sensory-perception-motor changes caused by aging
7 Midterm
8 Functional evaluation methods and falls
9 The importance of Geriatride multidisciplinary team work
10 Elderly exercise programs
11 Elderly exercise programs
12 Healthy aging and quality of life
13 Work areas for physiotherapy in old age
14 An overview
Textbook or Material
Resources Squires, Amanda J. ""Rehabilitation of the older patient: A handbook for the multidisciplinary team.""NewYork, 1988
Squires, Amanda J. ""Rehabilitation of the older patient: A handbook for the multidisciplinary team.""NewYork, 1988
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
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) 16 6 96
Midterms 1 8 8
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 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 10 10
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
O1 Ability to generate new ideas about diseases in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. 3 -
O2 Ability to interpret cases and problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. 3 -
O3 Ability to produce appropriate treatment methods for problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. - 3
O4 Ability to interpret problems in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. - 3