NORMAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

Course Description

The course covers the terminology of normal development, embryonic growth, pre and post-natal developmental steps of reflexes, motor, sensory-perceptional and cognitive abilities, evolution of postural reactions, fundamentals of motor development in neonatal, infant and toddler stages, study of the development from early childhood to late teenage. Normal movement and functional development of the relevant terminology and concepts, theories of development, normal and abnormal movements and the development of functions, reflexes and sensory development, motor development stages, correction, protection and balance reactions, postural reactions will be examined in detail. Students taking this course learn normal muscle tone, distinguish dysfunction and joint contractures; list normal motor development; discuss the evidence of abnormal motor development.

NORMAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 student will define specifications of movement and developments
2. 02 will define factors that affect movement and functional development
3. 03 will differentiate normals and abnormals in movements and development
4. 04 will advocate knowledge of movement and functional development in the field of paediatric physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Piontell A. Development of Normal Fetal Movements: The First 25 Weeks of Gestation, Springer, 2010.
2. 02 Normal Development of Functional Motor Skills, Alexander R. 2007.
3. 03 Burns RY. Principles of physiotherapy management. In: Burns RY, Macdonald J, eds. Physiotherapy and the Growing Child. London: WB Saunders; 1996.
4. 04 Cech DJ, Martin ST. Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span, Elseiver, Saunders, 2012.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Will be able to explain motor control, motor learning, reflex development, sensory and motor development. SOLO 4
2. L02 Will be able to express sensorimotor integration of purposeful movement and correction, protection, balance and postural reactions. SOLO 3
3. L03 Will be able to describe the motor and functional development processes of the baby in the first 36 months. SOLO 2
4. L04 Will be able to express the baby's normal motor development process, growth and development theories. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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