Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introductıon To Physıotherapy Rehabılıtatıon
Course Code: FRB101
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 1
Objectives of the Course

Objective of this course is to acquire basic knowledge for definition, content, development, area of practice in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, legal regulations, team work and communication.

Course Content

Definition, content, development, area of practice in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, legal regulations, professional applications, and team work and communication.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Gürkan GÜNAYDIN
Learning Outcomes
1.Define physiotherapy and rehabilitation education and area of practice
2.Acquire knowledge of legal regulations for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.
3.Acquire knowledge of physiotherapy and rehabilitation professional applications
4.Comprehend principles of team work and role of physiotherapist in team
5.Understands the general characteristics of physiotherapy profession.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Pagliarulo MA. Introduction to Physical Therapy. 4th ed. St Louis: Elsevier Mosby, 2012.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation: definition and development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Roles and characteristics of physiotherapists
Week 3 - Theoretical
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Content and application for physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Laws, regulations, policies, reimbursement
Week 6 - Theoretical
Contemporary communication for physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation musculoskeletal conditions
Week 8 - Theoretical
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation musculoskeletal conditions (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation neuromuscular conditions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation pediatric conditions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation geriatric conditions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Principles of team work and role of physiotherapists in team
Week 14 - Theoretical
Repetition and Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory111122
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)26
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
OÇ-5
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026