Information Package / Course Catalogue
Podology in Sports
Course Code: POD211
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

To learn the definition of sports podology, sports-induced foot and ankle injuries, foot health in athletes, shoe selection and orthopedic materials used

Course Content

What is Sports Podology? Foot Injuries, Ankle Injuries, Running-related Injuries on Heel and Ankle, Child Athlete and Foot Health.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Makes the definition of sport podology.
2.Learns sports-induced foot and ankle injuries.
3.Knows foot health in athletes.
4.Suggests correct shoe selection for athletes.
5.Learns the orthopedic materials used.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is sports podology?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Foot Injuries - Common Foot Thumb Injuries
Week 3 - Theoretical
Foot Injuries - Common Forefoot Injuries
Week 4 - Theoretical
Foot Injuries - Common Heel Injuries
Week 5 - Theoretical
Foot Injuries - Dermatological Conditions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ankle Injuries
Week 7 - Theoretical
Running-related Injuries
Week 8 - Theoretical
Running-related Injuries (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Running-related Injuries in heel and ankle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Child Athlete and Foot Health
Week 11 - Theoretical
Shoe selection for athletes - Field sports
Week 12 - Theoretical
Shoe selection for athletes - Outdoor sports
Week 13 - Theoretical
Foot Orthopedic Materials Used by Athletes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Foot Orthopedic Materials Used by Athletes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Quiz1415
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026