SRJC Course Outlines

12/22/2024 3:34:11 AM	KINES 71 Course Outline as of Fall 2017	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr: KINES 71	Title: YOGA TECHNIQUES II
Full Title: Yoga Techniques, Training, and Practice II
Last Reviewed:8/28/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week		Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00	17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	0	5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0		Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00		Contact Total	35.00

		Non-contact DHR	0		Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category: AA Degree Applicable
Grading: Grade Only
Repeatability: 00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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This course covers intermediate-level yoga asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing practices), meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. Techniques are presented through analytical training and guided practice in how to teach and practice the techniques.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of KIN 70 ( or KINES 70)

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of KIN 70 ( or KINES 70)
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:

CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:

IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:

CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2017	Inactive:

UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:

C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Categorize and practice intermediate-level yoga asanas using correct technique.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of physical alignment, anatomical focus, modifications and variations for various intermediate-level yoga asanas and pranayamas.

3. Describe the energetic focus of each asana, pranayama, meditation and mantra practice.

4. Explain the benefits and contraindications of intermediate-level asanas, pranayamas, and meditation techniques.

5. Identify and verbally cue asanas and pranayamas using English and Sanskrit names with correct pronunciation.

6. Analyze students practicing intermediate-level yoga asanas and demonstrate ability to use appropriate verbal cues and physical adjustments based on their physical capability.

7. Create and teach a class sequence for intermediate-level students.

Topics and Scope
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I. Practicing and teaching intermediate level yoga asanas

A. Standing postures

B. Balancing postures

C. Arm-balancing postures

D. Inverted postures

E. Backward-bending postures

F. Twisting postures

G. Forward-bending postures

H. Sitting postures

I. Reclining and relaxation postures

J. Sun salutations

K. Yin yoga postures

L. Knowledge, skills, and abilities for teaching intermediate-level yoga asanas

1. Physical alignment

2. Anatomical focus

3. Modifications

4. Variations

5. Energetic focus

6. Benefits

7. Contraindications

8. English and Sanskrit names

9. Verbal cueing

10. Physical adjustments

11. Creating an intermediate level class sequence

12. Teaching an intermediate level class sequence

II. Practicing and teaching intermediate level pranayama

A. Ujjayi pranayama

B. Nadi Sodhana pranayama

C. Kapalabhati pranayama

D. Sitali pranayama

III. Practicing and teaching meditation techniques

A. Chakra meditation

B . Metta meditation

C. Yoga nidra

IV. Practicing and teaching mantra

A. Gayatri mantra

B. Invocation to Ganesha

C. Mangala mantra

D. Om Mani Padme Hum mantra

Assignments:
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1. Read 10-25 pages per week from textbooks and instructor-prepared materials

2. Written assignments based on readings (1-2)

3. Practice journal entries (weekly)

4. Observation reports of on-campus and off-campus yoga classes (1-2)

5. Quizzes (1-2)

6. Exams (1-2)

7. Assisting in demo classes during training (1-2)

8. Teaching an intermediate-level yoga sequence (1)

9. Creating an instructional video

10. Attendance, punctuality, and participation at all class meetings

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 30%
Written assignments, journal, observation reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 30%
Assisting in demo classes during training, teaching an intermediate level yoga sequence, creating an instructional video
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 30%
Quizzes, written exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 50%
Attendance, punctuatlity and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructing Hatha Yoga. 2nd ed. Ambrosini, Diane. Human Kinetics. 2016

Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes. Stephens, Mark. North Atlantic Books. 2012 (classic)

Real Happiness The Power of Meditation. Salzberg, Sharon. Workman Publishing. 2010 (classic)

Hatha Yoga Illustrated. Kirk, Martin and Boon, Brooke and DiTuro, Daniel. Human Kinetics. 2005 (classic)

Instructor Prepared materials

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