ORTHOTIC PROSTHETICS IN PARALIMPIC SPORTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
OPY341	ORTHOTIC PROSTHETICS IN PARALIMPIC SPORTS	5	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to select and design orthosis-prosthesis suitable for paralympic sports and athletes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Paralympic sports, orthosis types suitable for the needs of athletes, types of prostheses, auxiliary devices

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the paralympic sports branches.
Explain the mechanism, physiological properties and mechanics of paralympic sports.
Assess Paralympic Athletes.
Design orthosis and prosthesis suitable for Paralympic athletes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Paralympics, definition, history, types, characteristics	Lecture
2	Individual research	Physiology of different paralympics	Discussion
3	Web-based research	Physiology of different paralympics	Case study
4	Relevant sections of resources	Physiology of different paralympics	Interactive presentation
5	Literature Review	Mechanisms of different paralympic sports	Brainstorming
6	Individual research	Mechanisms of different paralympic sports	Lecture
7	Web-based research	Mechanisms of different paralympic sports	Discussion
8	Relevant sections of resources	Orthosis-prosthesis-assist device types and their features in paralympic sports	Case study
9	Literature Review	Evaluation of Paralympic Athletes	Interactive presentation
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual research	Evaluation of Paralympic Athletes	Brainstorming
12	Web-based research	Orthosis selection-design according to the needs of Paralympic athletes	Lecture
13	Relevant sections of resources	Orthosis selection-design according to the needs of Paralympic athletes	Discussion
14	Literature Review	Selection and design of auxiliary devices according to the needs of Paralympic athletes	Case study
15	Individual research	Overview	Interactive presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Vanlandewijck, Y. C., & Thompson, W. R. (Eds.). (2011). Handbook of sports medicine and science, the paralympic athlete. John Wiley & Sons.
Brittain, I. (2016). The paralympic games explained. Routledge.
Gilbert, K., & Schantz, O. J. (Eds.). (2008). The Paralympic Games: empowerment or side show? (Vol. 1). Meyer & Meyer Verlag.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Containing up to date information in the field of prostheses and orthoses lecture notes, application tools, visual-basic level, supported by objective source of information acquired in the theoretical and practical courses as a professional can evaluate and implement.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions can be developed.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	All applications related to the field of O prostheses and orthoses according to the technique can				3
2	Gained in the field of prostheses and orthoses, using basic knowledge and skills to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and solutions can take part in the planned work.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses is related to the field with a basic knowledge of using a given task can be carried out independently						5
2	Prostheses and orthoses encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems can work as a team member.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic knowledge acquired in the field of prostheses and orthoses and skills to critically evaluate them						5
2	Identify learning needs and can guide learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Issues related to the field of prostheses and orthoses have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer.						5
2	A foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 marks in the field using information and can communicate with colleagues.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​according to contribute.			2
2	As an individual duties, rights and responsibilities related laws, regulations, legislation and can act according to the rules of professional ethics			2
3	It may work with other health care disciplines						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	10	2	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	74