| Course Objectives: |
The objective of this course is to address the aging process from biological, physiological, and functional perspectives, to provide an understanding of the systemic changes that occur in older adults, and to train physical therapists who can assess the effects of these changes on the individual’s functional status, quality of life, and independence. (SDG3, SDG4)
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| Course Content: |
This course covers fundamental concepts related to aging (gerontology and geriatrics), age-related physiological changes, and the biomechanical and functional changes occurring in the musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary systems. Additionally, changes in sensory, perceptual, and motor functions, falls, and functional assessment methods are examined. The course also covers multidisciplinary teamwork in geriatrics, exercise programs suitable for older adults, healthy aging, and quality of life. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Definitions Related to Gerontology, Geriatrics and Aging (LO1) |
No prior preparation is required. |
| 2) |
Physiological Changes That Occur with Aging (LO1) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 3) |
Biomechanical Changes in the Musculoskeletal System with Aging (LO1, LO3) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 4) |
Physiological Changes in the Nervous System with Aging - Project Study (LO1, LO3) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 5) |
Physiological Changes in the Cardiopulmonary System with Aging (LO1, LO2) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 6) |
Sensory-Perception-Motor Changes that Occur with Aging (LO1, LO3) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 7) |
Functional Assessment Methods and Falls (LO3, LO5) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
There will be no class. |
| 9) |
The Importance of Multidisciplinary Teamwork in Geriatrics (LO5) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 10) |
Exercise Programs Suitable for Elderly People (LO2, LO3, LO5) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 11) |
Healthy Aging and Quality of Life (LO1, LO2, LO5) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 12) |
Areas of Study for Physiotherapy in Old Age (LO2, LO5) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 13) |
Literature review in geriatrics (LO4) |
Lecture notes will be prepared and sent to the students to prepare for the lesson. |
| 14) |
General repetition (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5) |
No prior preparation is required. |
| 15) |
Final Exam |
There will be no class. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Possesses sufficient, reliable, and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. |
5 |
| 2) |
Uses fundamental knowledge and skills in the field of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation to analyze and plan. |
4 |
| 3) |
Applies evidence-based knowledge and skills specific to the field of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. |
4 |
| 4) |
Is knowledgeable about technological tools and equipment developed for use in the field of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. |
2 |
| 5) |
Serves as a role model for colleagues and the community through their professional identity. |
3 |
| 6) |
Participates in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility. |
3 |
| 7) |
Gains awareness in the areas of lifelong learning, information literacy, and presenting innovative ideas. |
4 |
| 8) |
Effectively expresses their knowledge of the field verbally and in writing in Turkish. |
3 |
| 9) |
Performs physical therapy and rehabilitation applications effectively, both individually and in groups. |
3 |
| 10) |
He/she develops an attitude of being able to use current assessment and treatment methods in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation in light of evidence-based principles with professional ethics and a sense of responsibility. |
5 |
| 11) |
Acts in accordance with legislation and professional ethical rules in collaboration with related disciplines, observing their duties, rights, and responsibilities in physical therapy and rehabilitation practices. |
4 |
| 12) |
Can generate solutions within the framework of quality principles when faced with new situations and events that may arise in the professional process. |
3 |
| 13) |
Acquires the skills to collect and analyze data, interpret results, report, and archive in scientific studies and clinical applications related to the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. |
4 |