Information Package / Course Catalogue
Spıne Health
Course Code: FRB454
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach the proper exercise and treatment approaches by knowing the individual and group characteristics of all the elements forming the spine

Course Content

All elements of the spine, individual and group characteristics in spine health, appropriate exercise and treatment approaches, spine specific exercises

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Gül Öznur KARABIÇAK
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the functions of all parts of the spinal column individually and in groups.
2.Knows which dysfunction has been identified by which segment.
3.Evaluates defined dysfunction.
4.Select the appropriate exercise for the defined dysfunction.
5.Determines the most appropriate treatment option for the defined dysfunction.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Norris, Christopher M. Back stability, Champaign Human Kinetics, 2000.
2.Kirkaldy-Willis, W. H.,Managing low back pain, New York : Churchill Livingstone, 1988
3.Morris, Craig E, Low back syndromes integrated clinical management, New York : McGraw Hill Professional, [2011]
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the cervical spine
Week 2 - Theoretical
Thoracic spine evaluation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Lumbal spine evaluation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cervical region exercises and treatment approaches
Week 5 - Theoretical
Thoracic region exercises and treatment approaches
Week 6 - Theoretical
Lumbal region exercises and treatment approaches
Week 7 - Theoretical
Choice of exercise according to dysfunction
Week 8 - Theoretical
Choice of exercise according to dysfunction (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Principles of progressive exercise program according to dysfunction
Week 10 - Theoretical
Group exercises to protect spine health
Week 11 - Theoretical
Group exercises for those with spinal problems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Case studies (Cervical)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case studies (Torakal)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case studies (Lumbal)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)103
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
2
5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026