Information Package / Course Catalogue
Body Mechanics in First Aid and Emergency II
Course Code: ACİL120
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the basic knowledge of muscle and movement system, to explain posture and posture analysis methods, to provide the ability to recognize postural disorders, to teach exercises and therapeutic approaches related to body mechanics, and to develop correct movement, exercise and posture habits.

Course Content

Structure and functions of muscles, types of muscle contraction, muscle strength and endurance, posture and posture analysis, anterior, lateral and posterior posture evaluation, postural disorders, exercises related to body mechanics, therapeutic exercises and exercises used in postural problems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ecem ERSUNGUR
Learning Outcomes
1.Knowing the common properties of the muscles
2.Knowing the basic principles of movement
3.Skeletal muscle functions, To know the types of muscle contraction
4.Having knowledge about body mechanics and positions
5.Knowing Exercise Examples Used in Postural Problems and Their Treatments
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kisner, C., Colby, L.A. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques F.A. Davis Company, 2017 ISBN: 9780803658509
2.Neumann, D.A. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation Elsevier, 2016 ISBN: 9780323287531
3.Hall, S.J. Basic Biomechanics McGraw-Hill Education, 2015 ISBN: 9780073521367
4.Norkin, C.C., Levangie, P.K. Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis F.A. Davis Company, 2011 ISBN: 9780803623620
5.Güneri, S. Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyona Giriş (Introduction to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation) Nobel Tıp Kitabevi ISBN: 9786053350941
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic principles of movement
Week 2 - Theoretical
General properties of muscles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Functions of skeletal muscles
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of muscle contraction
Week 5 - Theoretical
Muscle strength and endurance
Week 6 - Theoretical
Muscle hypertrophy and atrophy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Posture and correct posture
Week 8 - Theoretical
Posture analysis (Anterior)/ Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Posture analysis (Lateral)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Posture analysis (Posterior)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Postural disorders
Week 12 - Theoretical
Exercises for postural problems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Therapeutic exercises
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review and evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%40
Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151130
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment55025
Final Examination111011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
2
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
5
2
OÇ-2
5
2
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
5
2
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5
2
3
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3
2
2
3
2
2
5
2
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4
2
5
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
5
2
OÇ-5
4
2
5
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026