VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Elderly Care

YB 106 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Physical Activity in Elderly
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
YB 106
Fall/Spring
2
0
2
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Problem Solving
Case Study
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Students in this course; is aimed to comprehend the relationship between physical activity with health and age.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Comprehed the realationship between physical activity and health.
  • Discuss obesity, weight control snd physical activity.
  • To be able to explain the different environmental and psychological factors related to physical activity.
  • To be able to define the physiological effects of aging.
  • Explain the effects of physical activity og aginig.
Course Description This course covers the relationship between physical activity and health, the relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors, obesity, diabetes, environmental factors, physiological changes that occur with aging, and the effects of these changes on the life of geriatric individuals.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction
2 What is aging? What is physical activity? Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 3-10 -Karaduman A, Tunca Yılmaz Ö. Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon (Cilt 1). 2016. 177-187
3 Physiological Changes in Geriatric Individuals-1 Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 13-25
4 Physiological Changes in Geriatric Individuals-2 Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 13-25
5 Physical Activity in Geriatric Individuals Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 749-7550
6 Immobilization and Its Effects Karaduman A, Tunca Yılmaz Ö. Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon (Cilt 1). 2016. 353-367
7 osteoporosis Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 539-555
8 Midterm exam
9 Balance-Foot Health in Geriatric Individuals Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 275-309
10 Exercise in Geriatric Individuals Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 789-808 ve 759-769
11 Age Friendly Home and Environment - Fall Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 93-101
12 Protective and Preventive Physiotherapy in Elderly Individuals-1 Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 697-731
13 Protective and Preventive Physiotherapy in Elderly Individuals-2 Erbahçeci F, Ün Yıldırım N. Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2021, Hipokrat Yayıncılık. 697-731
14 Case discussion -
15 Overwiev -
16 Final exam -

 

Course Notes/Textbooks 1. T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı, Türkiye Halk Sağlığı Kurumu, Türkiye Fiziksel aktivite Rehberi, 2014, 2. Kalınkara V, Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi Kitabı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2011, 3. Arıoğul S, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Nobel, Ankara, 2006 , 4. Kutsal YG, Temel Geriatri, Ankara, 2007, 5. Karaduman A, Tunca Ö, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Cilt: 1,2,3, Pelikan Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2016, 6. Yakut E, Kayıhan H, Tidy’s Fizyoterapi, 13. Baskı, Pelikan Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2011, 7. Kaptan G, Geriatrik Bakım İlkeleri, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2013
Suggested Readings/Materials 1. E-sources, 2. Powerpoint presentations, 3. Birsel S, Yaşlılık Günlüğü, Remzi Kitabevi, 1992

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
6
6
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
10
10
Final Exam
1
14
14
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

12

To show holistic approach to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects

13

To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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