COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Hydrotherapy and Balneotherapy
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FYT 103
Fall
2
0
2
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives In this course,students are intended to learn, hydrotherapy indications and contraindications , hydrotherapy methods, balneotherapy methods, the properties of the thermal waters,spa treatment and application methods of the basic concepts and definitions related to the hydrotherapy and balneotherapy
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • • Explain the rules regarding the physiological effects of water
  • • Be able to count konraendication and indication of Hydrotherapy and balneotherapy
  • • Explain the process and effects of Hydrotherapy and balneotherapy .
  • • be able to listtraining methods inside the water.
  • • Be able to describe the effects of a spatreatment.
Course Description The definition of hydrotherapy, physiologica leffects of water , Hydrotherapy methods,dangers and complications of hydrotherapy, İmmersion baths, warm baths, contrast baths, Mechanical water applications, Physiological effects of the pool therapy , Pool therapy and exercise methods in thewater , Balneotherapy Methods, Spa medicine and hygiene in spa , Mud pack , drinkingcures , Balneotherapy and spatherapy in theelderly , Spatherapy in rheumatic diseases,Balneotherapy in Turkey
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 İntroduction,LearningGoals of the Course
2 The definition of hydrotherapy, physiological effects of water Hülya Yücel-Su içi rehabilitasyon-S.3-15
3 Hydrotherapy methods,dangers and complications of hydrotherapy Hülya Kayıhan-Isı,Işık,Su S.158
4 İmmersionbaths, warmbaths, contrastbaths Hülya Kayıhan-Isı,Işık,Su S.163-170
5 Mechanical water applications Fiziksel Modaliteler ve Elektroterapi-Arzu R.Özdinçler S.11-16
6 Physiological effects of the pooltherapy Su içi rehabilitasyon-Hülya Yücel S.11-17
7 Pool therapy and exercise methods in the water Su içi rehabilitasyon-Hülya Yücel S.21-85
8 Midterm exam
9 Balneotherapy Methods Termal Turizm-Mustafa Altındiş S.126-130
10 Balneotherapy Methods Termal Turizm-Mustafa Altındiş S.130-136
11 Spa medicine and hygiene in spa Hülya Kayıhan-Isı,Işık,Su S.250-256
12 Mudpack , drinkingcures Hülya Kayıhan-Isı,Işık,Su S.269-272
13 Balneotherapy in the elderly and in the rheumatic diseases Termal Turizm-Mustafa Altındiş S.163-173
14 Balneotherapy in Turkey Termal Turizm-Mustafa Altındiş S.1-5
15 Overview
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks Nafiz Akman, Özgür Sürenkök. Hidroterapi ve akuatikrehabilitasyon. Haberal Eğitim Vakfı, 2006
Suggested Readings/Materials Prof.Dr. Zeki Karagülle. Balneoloji ve Kaplıca Tıbbı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2002

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
1
45
Total

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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
15
2
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
2
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
12
    Total
88

 

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

X
5

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

X
6

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

X
7

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

X
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

X
9

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

X
10

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

X
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

X
12

To know the legal aspects of the field of physiotherapy, and work within this framework

X
13

To determine the needs of the induviduals under their responsibility and carry out activities for development

X

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