Sports Physiotherapy (Master) (with Thesis)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SFT5013

Course Name:

Sports Biomechanics

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. GÜL DENİZ YILMAZ YELVAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. Aydın ÖZBEK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The student's ability to know and use the principles of physical activity, therapeutic exercises and sports biomechanics
Course Content:	In this course, in the light of physics and biology, normal body biomechanics necessary for exercise, physical activity and sports, the principles of performing proper movement and the principles of protection from injuries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the concept of biomechanics
2) Explains the relationship between body biomechanics, correct posture and bad posture.
3) Explains the treatment exercises within the scope of kinetic and kinematic principles.
4) Explains the relationship between conservation of body mechanics, center of gravity and balance.
5) Examines the movements used in daily life and sports within the scope of kinetic and kinematic principles.
6) Performs biomechanical assessment and problem solving exercises

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to biomechanics and biomechanical principles
2)	Anatomical terminology in biomechanics
3)	Normal posture
4)	Body mechanics and postural control
5)	Kinematics: Movement types, position, speed, velocity, acceleration, deceleration, displacement
6)	Kinematics: Kinematics in exercise and sports activities
7)	Kinetics: Weight, mass, force (rotational and stabilizer forces), result-net force, moment-force-torque.
8)	Midterm
9)	Forces acting on the body in exercise and sports
10)	Kinetic evaluation in exercise and sports activities
11)	Properties of biological substances: Viscoelasticity, Stress-strain
12)	Loads of biological substances: Response of muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones.
13)	Loads on the vertebral column in different positions; calculation of loads
14)	Fluid mechanics: the laws of physics
15)	Swimming, walking, running biomechanics
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. İnal HS. – Egzersiz ve Sporda Biyomekani. 2. Basıkı, Papatya Yayınları, 2012.
2. Wirhed R. - Athletic Ability and the Anatomy of Motion. Mosby-Wolfe, 1996.
3. Neuman DA. (2002). Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system. Foundations for physical rehabilitation. Mosby, St.Luis.
4. Winter DA. (1990). Biomechanics and motor control of human movement. Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Applies the methods for clinical applications and academic studies in the field of Sports Physiotherapy to a new field, plans, conducts, conducts original research, analyzes and reports with appropriate methods.	3	3	3	3	3	3
2) Uses the methods and technological tools and equipment required by the field. Transfers the knowledge at the level of evidence obtained as a result of scientific research to their applications. It publishes its results in national and international refereed journals and makes presentations at scientific meetings.	2	2	2	2	2	2
3) It adheres to ethical standards in the process of conducting and publishing its research and realizes the principles of lifelong learning.	3	3	3	3	3	2
4) It uses the knowledge in the field of Sports Physiotherapy for the benefit of the society and contributes to the national and international policies that improve public health.	1	2	2	2	1	1
5) It works with qualified knowledge and skills that can develop programs and creative solutions in the field of education, training and consultancy.	3	3	2	2	2	2
6) To be able to plan, implement and distribute tasks as an interdisciplinary leader and manager in academic and scientific environments; has the ability to resolve conflicts.	3	2	2	2	2	2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Applies the methods for clinical applications and academic studies in the field of Sports Physiotherapy to a new field, plans, conducts, conducts original research, analyzes and reports with appropriate methods.	3
2)	Uses the methods and technological tools and equipment required by the field. Transfers the knowledge at the level of evidence obtained as a result of scientific research to their applications. It publishes its results in national and international refereed journals and makes presentations at scientific meetings.	3
3)	It adheres to ethical standards in the process of conducting and publishing its research and realizes the principles of lifelong learning.	2
4)	It uses the knowledge in the field of Sports Physiotherapy for the benefit of the society and contributes to the national and international policies that improve public health.	2
5)	It works with qualified knowledge and skills that can develop programs and creative solutions in the field of education, training and consultancy.	2
6)	To be able to plan, implement and distribute tasks as an interdisciplinary leader and manager in academic and scientific environments; has the ability to resolve conflicts.	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	16	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	112
Presentations / Seminar	6	30
Final	1	1
Total Workload		191