FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR 310 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Aquatherapy
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FTR 310
Fall
1
2
2
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
Problem Solving
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge of the hydro-mechanical properties of water, the physiological effects of immersion and aquatherapy programs.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define fluid mechanic properties of water;
  • discuss physiological effects of immersion;
  • compare land and aquatic exercises;
  • define water specific techniques;
  • plan aquatic exercise program for special populations and/or diagnosis;
  • organize the risk assessment and management of the pool environment within the team.
Course Description In this course, the fluid mechanics used for therapeutic purposes and their effects on different body systems will be discussed. Water specific techniques and the applications of these techniques in healthy and diagnosed individual will be introduced. Land and aquatic treatment programs will be compared and 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 The fluid mechanics Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy ISBN-10: 0615365671. S: 1-19
2 Physiologic effects of immersion Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. S: 19-57
3 Physiologic effects of immersion Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. S: 19-57
4 Aquatic therapy risk assessment Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. S: 57-73
5 Water specific techniques Halliwick Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. S:73-99
6 Water specific techniques Halliwick Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. S:73-99
7 Water specific techniques Bad Ragaz ring method Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. S: 99-115
8 Water specific techniques Ai Chi & watsu Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. S: 99-115
9 Midterm Exam
10 Aqua aerobics Kevin E. Wilk The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning. ISBN-10: 1556429517
11 Aquatherapy in special population (Geriatrics) Kevin E. Wilk The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning
12 Aquatherapy in special population (Pediatrics) Kevin E. Wilk The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning
13 Aquatherapy in special population (Sportsmen) Kevin E. Wilk The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning
14 Aquatherapy in special population (Neurologic problems) Kevin E. Wilk The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning
15 Semester review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

  1. Cole MD, Andrew J, Bruce E. Becker Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy, Washington State University Publishing, 2017  ISBN-10: 0615365671

  2. Kevin E. Wilk The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning Slack Incorporated; 1st edition (July 1, 2013) ISBN-10: 1556429517

Suggested Readings/Materials
  1. Aquatic Exercise for rehabilitation and training Lori Brody, Paula Geigle Human Kinetics, 2009, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 073607130X
  2. Aquatic Exercise Therapy Andre Bates BSc PE AET and Norm Hanson BSc PT AET, Saunders, 1996, ISBN 10: 0721656811
  3. Aquatic Therapy Interventions and Applications Luis G. Vargas, Idyll Arbor 2004. ISBN-10: 1882883543.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
1
15
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
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
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
3
4
12
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
15
15
Final Exam
1
15
15
    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.

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.

X
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.

X
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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