Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: FTR022
Course Name: Clinical Pilates and Yoga for Physiotherapists
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. PINAR VAN DER VEER III
Course Lecturer(s): Inst. Pınar VAN DER VEER III
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
The aim of this course is to evaluate the definition of clinical pilates techniques, pilates philosophy, basic principles and applications.
Course Content: Definition of pilates, its philosophy, place and importance in health, pilates sessions, physiological responses of pilates practices, application of breathing and relaxation techniques, importance and application of concentration and meditation, importance and application of pilates therapy in different clinical situations

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to define and use clinical Pilates techniques.
2) Explain the effects of clinical Pilates techniques on muscle strength and posture.
3) Discusses the use of clinical pilates in the treatment of scoliosis, postural disorders, musculoskeletal disorders and pregnancy.
4) Understands the importance and the importance of researches in clinical physiotherapy clinics.
5) Will be able to discuss the philosophy of Yoga.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic principles of clinical Pilates and yoga techniques, theoretical basis.
2) Five elements in clinical Pilates techniques, body awareness, core stabilization concepts.
3) Five elements in clinical Pilates techniques, body awareness, core stabilization concepts.
4) The importance of clinical pilates in physiotherapy. 1st and 3rd level exercise applications.
5) Clinical pilates 4th and 5th level exercise applications.
6) Clinical Pilates with Top and Therabant
7) Group exercise training; Criteria for creating a pilates class.
8) Midterm
9) Basic definition of Yoga and applications of sessions
10) Breathing exercises, warm-up exercises and Suryanamaskar.
11) Relaxation exercises.
12) Asana applications -I
13) Asana applications -II
14) Basic Yoga program app.
15) Examples of Pilates and Yoga practice in clinical setting
16) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1- R Nagarathna, HR Nagendra. Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy fo Positive Health. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, 2007.

2- Muscolino, J.E., Cipriani,S. Pilates and the Powerhouse 1. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Terapies, 2004.
References: 1- R Nagarathna, HR Nagendra. Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy fo Positive Health. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, 2007.

2- Muscolino, J.E., Cipriani,S. Pilates and the Powerhouse 1. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Terapies, 2004.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice. 1
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 2 3
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary. 2 3 3
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 1 3
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence. 3 3 3
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data. 3
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice. 3
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 2
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary. 1
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 1
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence. 1
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data. 1
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. 2
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 84
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 116