Basic Information

Course Code:

FTR 321

Course Name:

Neurophysiological Approaches I

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

4.00

Instructor:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sinem Asena SEL

Course Objectives

The course aims to give the student the basic theorical and practical knowledge about PNF techniques and the application of these techniques

Course Content

The definition, basic principles, movement patterns, rehabilitation applications, aquatic applications of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques are covered in the course.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Livanelioğlu A, Kerme Günel M, Erden Z. Proprioseptif Nöromusküler Fasilitasyon Teknikleri, Genişletilmiş 3.bs, Ankamat Matbaacılık, Ankara 2011.Adler, S.S., D. Beckers, and M. Buck, PNF in Practice: An Illustrated Guide. 2007: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Defines neurophysiologic mechanisms of PNF techniques.
LO2	Defines the importance of PNF techniques in therapeutic exercises and their purpose of use.
LO3	Gains and applies problem solving skills for facilitation or inhibition purposes in different neuromuscular system disorders.
LO4	Applies PNF techniques in different clinical conditions.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction to PNF, characteristics of paterns
2	Scapula, pelvis and upper extremity patterns
3	Lower extremity patterns
4	Neck and upper trunk patterns
5	Lower trunk patterns
6	Basic procedures of PNF
7	Facilitation tecniques
8	Inhibition tecniques
9	Bilateral extremity patterns
10	Mat activities
11	Mat activities
12	Mat activities
13	The uses of assistant agents in PNF, Facilitation of vital functions
14	General review

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	2.00	28.00
Practice	14	2.00	28.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	14	2.00	28.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	14	2.00	28.00
Final Exam/Preparation	14	2.00	28.00
Total Workload (Hours)			140
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			5

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Role-Playing / Drama	Pre-planned specific skills	Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
3	Laboratory	Listening, note-taking, conceptual analysis, critical thinking, questioning, and participation in discussions.	Special equipment

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Students are required to comply with the principles of academic integrity in all course activities. All assignments, projects, and examinations must be completed in accordance with ethical academic standards. Plagiarism, using another person’s work without proper citation, or any form of academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. Artificial intelligence tools may only be used for supportive purposes when permitted by the instructor. Any content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence must be clearly acknowledged and should not replace the student’s own critical thinking, analysis, and academic work.

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