Information Package / Course Catalogue
Healthy Breathing Techniques
Course Code: İAY015
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Learning and applying correct and effective breathing techniques

Course Content

Introduction to the course, What is breathing? What are the correct breathing techniques? The importance of correct breathing for physical, mental and spiritual health.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Hayriye ÇAKMAK
Learning Outcomes
1.What is Breathing? How Does Breathing Occur?
2.Learning and Understanding the Importance of Breathing in Human Life
3.Understanding the Effects of Breathing on the Nervous System
4.Learning and Applying Proper Breathing Techniques
5.Learning and Applying Proper Breathing Techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Acar,N.: Breath, Its Use and Voice Education, DOI: 10.7816/ulakbilge-04-08-04 ulakbilge, 2016, Volume 4, Issue 8, Volume 4, Issue 8
2.Güler, T.: Correct Breathing Techniques https://www.academia.edu/36317158/Do%C4%9Fru_Nefes_Alma_Teknikleri. May, 2025
3.Self-Help Guide https://www.education.ankara.edu.tr/wp-content/uploads/sites/85/2023/02/Kendi-kendine-yardim.pdf. May 2025.
4.https://healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Final_Turkish_Coping-Strategies
5.. https://kitap.kuraldisi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/365_gun.pdf. May,2025.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction Introduction of the Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is Breath? Its Importance in Human Life
Week 3 - Theoretical
Structures that Allow Breathing to Take Place
Week 4 - Theoretical
Effects of Correct Breathing Techniques on Physical Health
Week 5 - Theoretical
Effects of Correct Breathing Techniques on Mental Health
Week 6 - Theoretical
How is a Person's Breath Analysis Done?
Week 7 - Theoretical
Frequently Observed Breath Types and Their Meanings Do We Live the Way We Breathe?
Week 8 - Theoretical
What is Correct Breathing Technique?
Week 9 - Theoretical
Vagus Nerve Activation with Breath and the Effect of Breath on the Nervous System
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chest Breathing, Abdominal Breathing Full Breath Techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nervous System
Week 12 - Theoretical
Advanced Breathing Techniques and Their Benefits
Week 13 - Theoretical
Application of Breathing Techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical
Application of Breathing Techniques
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment18816
Laboratory110111
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026