DEPARTMENT QUALITY STUDIES
Department Information
Mission
Our mission is to educate competent physiotherapists who possess diligence, determination, and expertise; who progress along the path of science and civilization for the benefit of humanity; who are aware of and uphold their professional rights and responsibilities; who advocate for their professional autonomy; and who adhere to ethical principles. Additionally, we aim to contribute to science and society by conducting original research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, while representing our profession, our country, and our university on national and international platforms.
Vision
Our vision is to educate highly competent professionals and researchers, to enhance public health and quality of life through the practice of physiotherapy, and to continuously elevate our standards of excellence. We aim to facilitate student and faculty exchanges within the Erasmus framework of the EU program, actively participate in national and international articles, presentations, and congresses with increasing dynamism over time, and to train distinguished and leading physiotherapists who will be recognized in the field.
Program Organization Chart
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Program Objectives
The objective of the program is to educate physiotherapists who can improve individuals' physical health, treat physical dysfunctions, and enhance public awareness of health.
Authority, Duties, and Responsibilities
Department Quality Policy
Department Research Policy
Department SWOT Analysis
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Stakeholder List of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Internal Stakeholders
Academic Senior Management
Academic Staff of the Department
Students of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
External Stakeholders
Alumni
Physiotherapists working in various public and private institutions
Physiotherapists working at other universities
Turkish Physiotherapists Association
SDU Quality Assurance System Decision Tree Model
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Workflow Diagrams
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Work Schedule
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Coordinators / Commissions / Representatives
Adaptation and Exemption Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Special Student and Exemption Adaptation Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Interinstitutional Horizontal Transfer and International Horizontal Transfer Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Horizontal Transfer Commission with Central Placement Score (Additional - 1)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Alternate)
Intra-institutional Horizontal Transfer Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Alternate)
Internship I Commission
Instructor Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN (Chair)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Internship II Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Instructor Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Instructor Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Course Information Package Evaluation Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Alternate)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Alternate)
Accreditation and Departmental Curriculum Update Committee
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU (Member)
Instructor Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Member)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU (Member)
Instructor Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Member)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Graduation Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Instructor Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Instructor Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Alternate)
Single Course Commission
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Alternate)
Double Major - Minor Commission
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Chair)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Alternate)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Alternate)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Alternate)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Alternate)
Material Error Commission
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Chair)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Alternate)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Alternate)
Distance Learning Monitoring and Evaluation Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Alternate)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU (Alternate)
Career Department Representative
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Representative)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Alternate)
Student Advisorship
1st Year
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR
2nd Year
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU
Instructor Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN
3rd Year
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT
4th Year
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN
Quality Culture Commission
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Chair)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Department Web Commission
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR (Chair)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Alternate)
Research Assistant Mert USTA (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Alternate)
Orientation Team
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT (Chair)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Member)
R&D Team
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU (Chair)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Academic Incentive Award Preliminary Review Committee
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Chair)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU (Member)
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU (Member)
Erasmus Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Zeliha BAŞKURT
Farabi Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice YAKUT
Department Book Request Officer
Research Assistant Mert USTA
TEV Scholarship Officer
Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve KARAPINAR
Department Exam Schedule Preparation and Responsible
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Chair)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Member)
Department Course Schedule System Entry Responsible
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Chair)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Member)
Prof. Dr. Ferdi BAŞKURT (Member)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY (Member)
Quality Assurance Unit Department Representative
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY
Social Media Accounts and Institutional Email Representative
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mesut ERGAN (Representative)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Assistant Representative)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Assistant Representative)
Department Social Committee
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU (Chair)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Member)
Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK (Member)
Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR (Member)
Meeting Minutes
Program Quality Commission Meeting Minutes
Other Meeting Minutes
Undergraduate Academic Advisory Meeting Reports
Department Board Decisions
Community Engagement Activities
Event Date | Organizers | Proposal/Justification | Activity | Evidence |
2024 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU, Lecturer Dr. Nadir Tayfun ÖZCAN, Lecturer Dr. Ziya YILDIZ, Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK, Research Assistant Mert USTA, Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR | TUBİTAK 4007 "Shining Under the Light of Science II" Project | Between October 16-20, 2024, the TÜBİTAK 4007 project "Shining Under the Light of Science" was conducted under the coordination of the Isparta Provincial Directorate of National Education. The project aimed to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds develop an open perspective on scientific and technological innovations, recognize the joy of science, appreciate learning in out-of-school environments through hands-on experience, and promote scientific culture. With 112 workshops in total, the Faculty of Health Sciences contributed to 8 workshops with the support of faculty members and graduate students. Additionally, 16 undergraduate students participated as guides. | Evidence |
2024 | Barrier-Free Living Community - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU | December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities | The Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department's Barrier-Free Living Community organized the event titled "Our Differences Are Our Greatest Wealth." | Evidence |
2024 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY | International Men's Health Day Conference | On Friday, November 22, 2024, at 14:00, the "International Men's Health Day Conference" was organized under the moderation of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY from our department. The conference aimed to raise awareness and provide insights into men's health issues. Our guest speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ercan BAŞ, shared his expertise on critical health concerns. | Evidence |
2024 | Barrier-Free Living Community - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU | "Today a Sapling, Tomorrow a Forest" Tree Planting Event | The Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department's Barrier-Free Living Community organized the "Today a Sapling, Tomorrow a Forest" tree planting event. | Evidence |
2024 | Barrier-Free Living Community - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU | May 10-16, Disability Awareness Week | An event was organized with disabled individuals to promote social participation and physical activities such as cycling, playing ball, and dancing. | Evidence |
2024 | Barrier-Free Living Community - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU | Empathy Track | As part of the University Spring Festival, an empathy station was set up to raise awareness about disabilities. | Evidence |
2024 | Barrier-Free Living Community - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU, Research Assistant Dr. Menekşe ŞAFAK | Cappadocia Trip | A trip to Cappadocia was organized in collaboration with the Barrier-Free Living Community. | Evidence |
2024 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY | Posture Education for Primary School Students | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY introduced the physiotherapy profession and provided posture awareness training to students at Barla Secondary School. | Evidence |
2024 | Barrier-Free Living Community - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İNCE PARPUCU, Research Assistant Pınar YAŞAR | March 8, International Women's Day | A yoga session and a cycling tour were organized with voluntary participants. | Evidence |
2023 | Dr. Lecturer Tuba İNCE PARPUCU, Research Assistant Menekşe ŞAFAK, Research Assistant Mert USTA | Collaborative Project with MEB and SDU: "Stay Active, Stay Fit!" | Led by Dr. Lecturer Tuba İNCE PARPUCU, this project provided educational sessions on physical activity and obesity for 5th and 6th-grade students in Isparta's middle schools. The goal was to raise awareness about obesity risks and encourage a healthier lifestyle through improved physical activity and nutrition habits. This project was conducted within the scope of the Isparta Education Quality Improvement Project (ENGEP). | Evidence |
2022 | Barrier-Free Living Community, Dr. Lecturer Tuba İNCE PARPUCU, Research Assistant Menekşe ŞAFAK, Research Assistant Mert USTA | March 8, International Women's Day Gift: Pilates | The department organized a Pilates session as a meaningful gift on International Women's Day. The event, hosted by the SDU Barrier-Free Living Community in collaboration with external partners from MG FIZYOMEGA, introduced five selected participants to Pilates. | Evidence |
2022 | Dr. Lecturer Mehmet DURAY | Symposium on ICF Approach for Individuals with Disabilities | On December 21, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DURAY delivered a speech on "ICF Approach for Individuals with Disabilities." | Evidence |
Reports
Self-Evaluation Report of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
REPORT YEAR | REPORT |
2023 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Self-Assessment Report - 2023 |
Education and Training Self-Evaluation Report of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
Program R&D Status Reports
Surveys and Results Reports
Accreditation Efforts
Departmental Improvement Initiatives