Exercise and Wellness

Course Code:

PTR 251

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Free Elective

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Ayça YAĞCIOĞLU

Courses given by:

Ayça YAĞCIOĞLU

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach definitions of exercise, physical activity, fitness, and wellness, types of exercise, warm-up and cool-down exercises, movement assessment, lumbopelvic stabilization exercises, mobility and flexibility exercises, exercises with body weight, posture, and body awareness, yoga, Chiqong- Taichi exercises, meditation and breathing techniques, the effect of exercise on brain functions, and creating exercise prescriptions and periodization.

Course Content:

This course includes definitions of exercise, physical activity, fitness, and healthy living, types of exercise, warm-up and cool-down exercises, movement assessment, lumbopelvic stabilization exercises, mobility and flexibility exercises, exercises with body weight, posture and body awareness, yoga, Chiqong-Taichi exercises, meditation, and breathing techniques, the relationship between exercise and the brain, exercise prescription and periodization, both theoretically and practically.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion Question-answer, 5: Problem Solving, 6: Case study/Case reports 9: Demonstration, 12: Group work, 14: Laboratory work

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Theoretical exam, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Programme Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Can define exercise, physical activity, fitness, and wellness.	1, 2	1, 2	A
2. Can prescribe exercise types for every population and target.	1, 2, 3, 4, 6	1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 14	A,C
3. Can evaluate movement and organize an exercise program according to the results.	2, 3, 4, 5, 6	1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 14	A,C
4. Have theoretical and practical skills in exercise types.	2, 3, 4, 5, 6	1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 14	A,C
5. Gain practical skills in special types of exercises such as Pilates, Yoga, and Chiqong-Taichi.	5, 6, 7, 9	1, 2, 9, 14	A
6. Body awareness and perception towards exercise improves.	5, 9	12, 14	A
7. Explain the physiological effect of exercise on the body.	1, 2	1, 2	A

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to exercise, physical activity, fitness, and wellness
2	Exercise Types
3	Warm-Up and Cool-Down Exercises
4	Movement Assessment
5	Lumbopelvic (Core) Stabilization Exercises-Pilates
6	Mobility and Flexibility Exercises
7	Body-Weight Exercises
8	Midterm Exam
9	Exercises and Awareness for Posture
10	Yoga Exercises-Fascia
11	Mindfulness, Meditation, and Breathing Techniques
12	Exercise and Brain (Neuroplasticity, Mental Health)
13	Chiqong- Taichi
14	Physical Activity and Sport for the Elderly
15	Exercise Prescription and Periodization

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Lecture notes

Additional Resources

• Kisner, C., Colby, L. A., & Borstad, J. (2017). Therapeutic exercise: Foundations and techniques. Fa Davis.

• Liguori, G., & American College of Sports Medicine. (2020). ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

• Clark, M., & Lucett, S. (Eds.). (2010). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

• Myers, T. W. (2013). Anatomy Trains E-Book: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists. Elsevier Health Sciences.

• Plowman, S. A., & Smith, D. L. (2013). Exercise physiology for health fitness and performance. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Photocopy shareable.
Assignments	Shareable.
Exams	Not shareable.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-Term Exam	1	30
Homework	1	20
Final	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME
No	Program Learning Outcome	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcome			X
1	To have knowledge about health for national and international physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.			X
2	Using basic knowledge, identifying and analyzing problems			X
3	To use physiotherapy and rehabilitation assessment methods and to provide evidence-based solutions in order to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people and to achieve the best functional level.				X
4	Choosing and using appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for cases.					X
5	To gain practical skills in application processes.		X
6	To gain the ability to choose the appropriate therapy agents to be used in rehabilitation and to follow, evaluate and apply the current literature while planning the treatment program.			X
7	To have an idea about special topics in physiotherapy.			X
8	To have an idea about oral and written communication methods for correct communication.				X
9	To be sensitive to life-long learning and self-improvement.				X
10	To be able to determine the duties, rights and responsibilities related to the profession of physiotherapists, to act in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards.				X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour))	Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration (including the exam week: 15x total course hours/week)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice, review/week)	15	3	45
Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Final	1	5	5
Total Work Load			100
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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