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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
KINES 73 | Title:
ANAT & PHYSIO FOR YOGA |
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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 |
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| 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:
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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:
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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: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2017 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Apply concepts of yoga anatomy, physiology, and energy anatomy to a yoga practice.
Objectives:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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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