FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR 108 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Nutrition for Physiotherapy
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FTR 108
Spring
3
0
3
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives To provide understanding of introduction to nutritional science and nutritional principles regarding micro and macro nutrients, suggested reference level of nutrients and relations between diet and health.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define concepts related to nutrition and diet;
  • explain the natural digestive way of nutrients;
  • explain the nutritional sources of protein, fats and various carbohydrates (such as starch, sugar and dietary fibers), their structure and functions in the body;
  • define types of vitamins and minerals, their nutritional sources and their functions in the body;
  • discuss the importance of water for the body;
  • define non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases that are related to lifestyle changes and exercise;
  • explain the basic principles of nutrition before and after exercise.
Course Description Within the scope of this course; the chemical structures, nutritional sources, roles, digestion, absorption and transport processes, deficiencies and toxicity symptoms of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and water) will be examined in detail. In addition, they will learn the diseases such as diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular diseases that are related to life style changes and exercise. Lastly, nutritional principles before and after exercise will also be discussed.

 



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 to the Course Nutrition Science Overview, Measurement and Unit Systems
2 Basic concepts of nutrition, energy balance Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.9-18, 79-108, 273-382)
3 Carbohydrates Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.19-39)
4 Proteins Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.53-78)
5 Lipids Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.37-52)
6 Fat Soluble Vitamins Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.157-193)
7 Water-Soluble Vitamins Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.193-247)
8 Minerals I Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.109-156)
9 Minerals II and fluids Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.109-156)
10 Midterm Exam
11 Obesity and metabolic syndrome Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015 (s.535-542)
12 Diabetes Mellitus Baysal A ve ark. Diyet El Kitabı. 11. Baskı Hatiboğlu Yayınevi Ankara 2018 (s.257-296)
13 Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension Baysal A ve ark. Diyet El Kitabı. 11. Baskı Hatiboğlu Yayınevi Ankara 2018 (s.297-322)
14 Nutrition before and after exercise Ersoy G. Fiziksel uygunluk (Fitnes) Spor ve Beslenme ile İlgili Temel Öğretiler. Ata Ofset Ankara 2015. (s. 171-206)
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Baysal A. Beslenme. 16. Baskı. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. Ankara. 2015

Ersoy G. Fiziksel uygunluk (Fitnes) Spor ve Beslenme ile İlgili Temel Öğretiler. Ata Ofset Ankara 2015.

Suggested Readings/Materials

-TÜRKİYE BESLENME REHBERİ (TÜBER) 2022” Sağlık Bakanlığı, Halk Sağlığı Genel Müdürlüğü, Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No:1031, Ankara 2022

-Türkiye Beslenme ve Sağlık Araştırması (TBSA), T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Halk Sağlığı Genel Müdürlüğü, 1132, Ankara, 2019.
-Eleanor N. Whitney & Sharon R. Rolfes. 2021. Understanding Nutrition. 16th Edition. Cengage Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-357-44751-2

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
30
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
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
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
4
8
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
8
8
Final Exam
1
12
12
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

To be able to define issues, and conduct evaluation and planning in health, disease and disability, using theoretical and applied concepts and principles of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

X
2

To be able to demonstrate the analytical and practical skills to identify, formulate and to resolve issues affecting health; to be able to specify and apply the evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making.

X
3

To be able to effectively use devices, tools and equipment, appropriate treatment techniques and modalities, up-to-date informatics and rehabilitation technologies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

4

To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences.

5

To be able to take responsibility, and demonstrate efficient working and management skills autonomously, as an individual, and as part of a healthcare team.

6

To be able to adopt the principle of lifelong learning; critically evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of information; access up-to-date scientific and technological information and practices.

7

To be able to communicate with, and convey information to the individuals/groups regardless of their sociocultural background, education level, age or disability status.

8

To be able to understand and apply legal rights, regulations and responsibilities regarding the physiotherapy profession and practices; to participate in academic, professional, regional, and global networks, and to utilize these networks efficiently.

9

To acquire the ability to perform, record and archive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation applications according to the principles of healthcare quality, patient and occupational safety, professional deontology and ethics.

10

To be able to contribute to the public health promotion via developing novel approaches to meet the diverse and changing needs of society, and to develop health policies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

11

To be able to communicate with patients and healthcare team and perform clinical applications in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

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

 


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