PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code:

FTR702

Course Title:

Public Health

Course Semester:

8. Semester / Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Prerequisite of the course:

Type of course:

Alan İçi Seçmeli

Level of course:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Azize DİK - Dr. Lecturer Ela Kavlak

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation students with basic knowledge in public health, aiming to raise awareness about preserving community health, preventing diseases, and promoting health.
Course Objective:	Define public health and emphasize its importance. Examine and implement disease prevention strategies. Analyze factors influencing public health. Understand epidemiological basic concepts and interpret health data. Evaluate the impact of health policies on society.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Acquiring knowledge about risk factors and prevalence of chronic diseases.
2) Understanding public health policies and strategies.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Gaining skills in analyzing public health issues and developing solutions.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Developing sensitivity to public health issues and competency in contributing to increasing health awareness in the community.
2) Developing competency in effective communication and collaboration for public health projects.

Course Topics

Week

Subject

community-based rehabilitation

Prevention of aging-related musculoskeletal diseases and preventive physiotherapy

Benefits of preventive exercise in Alzheimer's disease

Childhood preventive health

Prevention of chronic diseases

Prevention of neurological diseases

exam preparation

MIDTERM EXAM

Public health and epidemiology and history in the 21st century / Culture, behavior and health

10)

Health screening principles

11)

Public Health Application Areas

12)

Infectious Diseases and Ways of Prevention

13)

Public Health in Cardiovascular Diseases

14)

Programs addressing physical inactivity and obesity for children and adolescents

15)

Global cooperation in international public health - globalization and health

16)

FINAL EXAM

References:

1. Green, L. W., & Ottoson, J. M. (2008). Community and population health (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Medical.

2. Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2013). Epidemiology for public health practice (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

3. Detels, R., Gulliford, M., Karim, Q. A., & Tan, C. C. (Eds.). (2019). Oxford textbook of global public health (7th ed.). Oxford University Press.

4. Riegelman, R. K., & Kirkwood, B. R. (2019). Public health 101: Healthy people-healthy populations (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

5. Tulchinsky, T. H., & Varavikova, E. A. (2014). The new public health (3rd ed.). Academic Press.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Curriculum, rehabilitation programs, physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods and techniques related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation Has measurement and evaluation knowledge.			2	2	3
2) Evaluates the physiotherapy and rehabilitation process of the patients and plans them according to the needs of the patients.			2	2	3
3) Evaluates the clinical development of individuals in multiple ways by using different measurement and evaluation methods.			2	2	3
4) Develops knowledge, skills and attitudes on subjects such as human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and associates them with physiotherapy.			2	2	2
5) He/she has the ability to work independently and effectively in his/her professional practices.		3	3	3	3
6) It takes part in research, projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility.	1	2	3	3	3
7) She/ He develops positive attitudes and behaviors related to learning and research throughout her life.	2	3	3	3	3
8) Uses the right communication skills with the individual to whom the rehabilitation program is applied.	2	3	3	3	3
9) Uses the foreign language effectively in order to follow the developments in the field.		3	3	3	3
10) Plans and implements projects and activities to ensure improvements in rehabilitation programs	3	3	3	3	3
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics, patient rights and human rights	3	3	3	3	3
12) Knows the legislation including the specifics and responsibilities related to the field.	3	3	3	3	3

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming	14	28
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	14
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	2
Preparing for the General Exam	14	28
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	2
Participation
Discussion	13	26
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		128
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		4