Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : POD123 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
The aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend the anatomy and joint biomechanics of the foot and ankle, as well as the biomechanics of gait and balance; to explain the biomechanical foundations of foot pathologies and pathological gait; and to develop the skills to perform assessments and interpretations based on this knowledge.
The content of this course covers the definition and fundamental principles of biomechanics, foot and ankle anatomy, ankle joint biomechanics, the biomechanics of gait and balance, foot pathologies, and the biomechanical characteristics of pathological gait.
| 1. | Explains the definitions and fundamental principles of biomechanics and foot biomechanics. |
| 2. | It describes the bone, joint, and soft tissue structures of the foot and ankle. |
| 3. | Defines and distinguishes the phases of the gait cycle and fundamental concepts related to balance. |
| 4. | It classifies foot pathologies and explains their fundamental biomechanical characteristics. |
| 5. | Distinguishes pathological gait patterns from normal gait. |
| 1. | AYDIN, A. and DAŞTAN, A. İ. (2024). Lower Extremity Biomechanics. Turkiye Klinikleri Biomedical-Special Topics, 5(2), 5-10. |
| 2. | ESKİN S., CÜRE D., KAHRAMAN A. (2025). Basic Podiatry. Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstore, 1st Edition. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 54 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |