General Information about the Course

Course Code:	IKU-K-326
Course Title:	Active and Healthy Aging
Course Semester:	4. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 3 0 3 3
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Level of course:	Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Lec. Elif Paklacı Yormaz
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze the aging process from a biopsychosocial perspective and to teach preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative intervention strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older adults.
Course Objective:	Upon successful completion of this course, the student will comprehend the societal impacts of global demographic transitions and integrate the core components of active aging—health, participation, and security—into professional practices. Furthermore, the student will gain the skills to identify geriatric syndromes, develop evidence-based approaches to preserve independence in old age, and design innovative models that support digital health literacy and social adaptation for older individuals.
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Defines the aging process within the framework of biological, psychological, and social theories.

2) Lists the core components (health, participation, security) and determinants of active aging.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Designs preventive and promotive health education models to enhance the quality of life for the elderly.

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) Evaluates health policies and ethical issues related to aging from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Course introduction and overview
2)	Fundamental concepts related to aging
3)	Age-related changes in individuals
4)	Management of Chronic Diseases in the Elderly
5)	Improving Self-Care Among Older People I
6)	Improving Self-Care Among Older People II
7)	Communication in Older People
8)	Home Accidents Among Older People
9)	Preventing Falls in Older People
10)	Discrimination Against the Elderly
11)	Neglect and Abuse of the Elderly
12)	Social Support and Lifelong Learning
13)	Age-Friendly Cities and the Physical Environment
14)	Elderly Rights and Ethics
References: Akdemir, N. (Ed.). (2018). Yaşlı sağlığı ve bakımı. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. Beşer, A. (Ed.). (2020). Aktif ve sağlıklı yaşlanma. Vize Yayıncılık. Gökçe Kutsal, Y. (Ed.). (2015). Yaşlanan dünya, yaşlanan insan: Geriatriye multidisipliner yaklaşım. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları. Işık, A. T., & Tanrıdağ, O. (Eds.). (2019). Geriatri pratiğinde temel ilkeler. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	1	1
Program Outcomes

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
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 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	13	26
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
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)
Preparing for the General Exam	16	24
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		65
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		2