YOGA I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY219	YOGA I	3	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer MELTEM DÜZGÜN-Assist.Prof. RABİA ÖZCAN KAYACI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course to help students gain the skills of yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques, concentration and meditation techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; basic concepts and contents of yoga, philosophy of yoga, yoga schools, movement, respiration, relaxation, concentration and meditation practices which constitute the bases of yoga system, personal attitude and ethical principles of yoga trainer. customized yoga classes: yoga for children, yoga for pregnant women and yoga for adults over 50 years.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define basic concepts related with Yoga
Tell the historical development of Yoga
Explain the yoga philosophy with its basic contents.
Apply the Yoga positions at basic level
Apply basic level breathing and relaxation techniques specific to Yoga.
Apply basic level concentration and meditation techniques specific to yoga.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Explanation of the course, purpose and content of the course, history of the yoga and necessary definitions	Narration and demonstration method
2	Video viewing	Auxiliary apparatus used in yoga	Narration and demonstration method
3	Literature review	Yoga exercises planning methods and stages	Narration and demonstration method
4	International Yoga Federation official site review	Yoga types: hatha, karma, raja etc.	Demonstration method and application studies
5	Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing	Yoga breathing techniques and types of Yoga meditation	Demonstration method and application studies
6	Literature review	Hatha yoga introduction and practice: Hatha yoga practice studies	Demonstration method and application studies
7	Video viewing	Special posture techniques for the Hatha yoga	Demonstration method and application studies
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing	Special breathing techniques for the Hatha yoga	Demonstration method and application studies
10	Video viewing	Deep relaxation techniques in Yoga	Demonstration method and application studies
11	Video viewing	Face Yoga: different mimic studies	Group study method and application studies
12	Reading related articles, summarizing	Heart yoga: yoga practices to support post-illness care	Demonstration method and application studies
13	Reading related articles, summarizing	Child yoga: child-specific posture techniques	Demonstration method and application studies
14	Literature review and video viewing	Different music selection methods for different yoga types	Demonstration method and application studies
15	Preparation of Project work	Preparation for final examination	Group study and repetition method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Worby C. (2005). Her Yönüyle Yoga. Arkadaş Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Kaminoff, L. Ve Matthews, A. (2012). Yoga Anatomi. Sistem Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Iyengar, B.K.S. (2014). Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health. Durling Kinderslay, London.
Kirk, M. (2006). Hatha Yoga Illustrated. Human Kinetics, HongKong.
Göcek, Ö. (2009). Çocuklarla Yoga Hareketleri ve Sağlıklı Yaşam. Kaknüs Yayınları, İstanbul.
Ratfish, G. (2015). Gebelikten Anneliğe Yoga: Ebeveynliğe Bedensel, Zihinsel ve Ruhsal Hazırlık. Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, İstanbul.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.		1
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.				3
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.			2
3	Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.		1
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.						5
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.						5
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.					4
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.					4
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.					4

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
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	8	2	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125