4/23/2024 7:54:48 AM	KINES 73 Course Outline as of Summer 2022	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KINES 73	Title:  ANAT & PHYSIO FOR YOGA
Full Title:  Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers
Last Reviewed:8/28/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	17.50
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	0		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.00			Contact Total	17.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50

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:

This course covers principles of human anatomy, physiology and energy anatomy as they relate to yoga practices.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course covers principles of human anatomy, physiology and energy anatomy as they relate to yoga practices.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
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: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Apply concepts of yoga anatomy, physiology, and energy anatomy to a yoga practice.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify basic human anatomy and body movement terminology.

2. Describe the therapuetic physiological benefits of yoga practices.

3. Explain the chakra energy system of the body and how it relates to the physical and spiritual

    practices of yoga.

4. Analyze breath anatomy and how it relates to yoga pranayama (breathing) exercises.

Topics and Scope

I. Anatomy

    A. Anatomical directional terminology

    B. Planes of motion

    C. Types of joints

    D. General movement terms

    E. Skeleton

    F. Ligaments, muscles, and tendons

    G. Biomechanics

II. Physiology

    A. Physical fitness components

    B. Adaptions in anatomy and physiology in response to yoga training

    C. Therapeutic benefits of yoga

III. The chakra system

IV. The kosha model

V. Dynamics of breathing

Assignments:

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

2. Written assignments (1-2)

3. Quizzes (1-2)

4. Exams (1-2)

5. Practical demonstrations (1-2)

6. 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 - 20%
Written assignments
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 20 - 30%
Practical demonstrations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 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:

Yoga Anatomy. 2nd ed. Kaminoff, Leslie and Matthews, Amy. Human Kinetics. 2011 (classic)

Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System. Judith, Anodea. Llewellyn Publications. 1987 (classic)

Instructor Prepared materials

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