Vocatıonal School
Physıotheraphy

Course Information

HYDROTHERAPY-BALNEOTHERAPY
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
FTR102 Spring 3 0 3 4

Prerequisites and co-requisites None
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Associate
Lecturer Öğr. Gör. Yasemin TEZCAN
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject none
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course This is to help the learners learn the basic application and theoretical knowledge of hydrotherapy and balneotherapy at the cure center.
Contents of the Course Examination of Cure Center, Examination of properties of aquatic rehabilitation pools, Cure Center-Hydrotherapy Practices, Cure Center-Balneotherapy Practices, Cure Center-Peloid Practices

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Define cure centers
2 It helps in hydrotherapy, balneotherapy and peloid applications in the cure center.
3 They are aware of their duties and responsibilities and use them in the working environment.
4 It depends on your teamwork understanding.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 The development of medical hydrochemistry Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
2 Ecologic medicine Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
3 Spa medicine and spa treatment Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
4 Thermal, mineral and thermominal waters in spa treatment Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
5 Balneotherapy methods Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
6 The mechanism of action of thermominal water baths Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
7 Inhalation applications Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
8 Midterm Writing
9 Peloıd applications Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
10 Talassotherapy Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
11 Climatotherapy Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
12 Spa treatment in rheumatoid diseases Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
13 Spa treatment in old age Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
14 Covered with hygiene Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
15 An overview Subject expression, question and answer, explanation
16 Final Exam Writing

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Balneology and spa medicine m. Clever kaaragülle, nobel medicine kıtabevleri, 2002
2 Water rehabilitation / Hülya Yücel / Istanbul medical bookstore

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Define cure centers 1͵2 1͵2
2 It helps in hydrotherapy, balneotherapy and peloid applications in the cure center. 2͵6͵7͵10 1͵2
3 They are aware of their duties and responsibilities and use them in the working environment. 3͵12 1͵2
4 It depends on your teamwork understanding. 2͵4 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 3 42
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 3 42
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 12 12
8 Midterm Exam 1 2 2
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 1 5 5
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 12 12
16 Final Exam 1 2 2
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