11/21/2024 6:05:23 AM	KFIT 26.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KFIT 26.1	Title:  GENTLE YOGA
Full Title:  Gentle Yoga
Last Reviewed:4/13/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25

Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

Gentle yoga is based on hatha style yoga yet is less strenuous than other forms. This class benefits students that may have physical challenges, limited flexibility or those looking for a more relaxed, stress reducing yoga experience.The course progresses at a slower pace and focuses on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles.Yoga techniques for stress reduction, including breathing, meditation, and relaxation methods will be emphasized.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Gentle yoga is based on hatha style yoga yet is less strenuous than other forms. This class benefits students that may have physical challenges, limited flexibility or those looking for a more relaxed, stress reducing yoga experience.The course progresses at a slower pace and focuses on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles.Yoga techniques for stress reduction, including breathing, meditation, and relaxation methods will be emphasized.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
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 2013	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2013	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

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

1.  Perform gentle yoga asanas based on individual flexibility and physical challenges.

2.  Design a gentle yoga practice designed to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension and

    stress.

3.  Apply gentle yoga and stress management techniques and benefits into daily life practices.

 

Objectives:

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

1. Apply principles of movement and body awareness during gentle yoga postures.

2. Demonstrate gentle yoga asanas including floor, seated, kneeling, and standing postures.

3. Integrate proper breathing techniques during yoga asanas.

4. Describe meditation, breathing and relaxation methods.

Topics and Scope

I. Yoga Principles

   A. Movement Principles

       1. Sagittal flexion, extension, and elongation

       2. Lateral flexion, extension, and elongation

       3. Rotation

       4. Inversion

       5. Centering

    B. Body Awareness

       1. Alignment

       2. Balance

        3. Integration

II. Gentle Yoga

     A. Modifications and progressions

    B. Poses for backpain

    C. Using props

III. Pranayama (Breathing) Techniques

    A. Integration with yoga asanas

     B. Types of breathing

    C. Benefits of breathing techniques

IV. Types of Meditation

    A. Visualization

    B. Concentration

    C. Mantra

    D. Stream of conciousness

V.  Stress Reduction Techniques

VI. Personal Gentle Yoga Practice

    A. Designing a gentle yoga personal practice based on level and physical challenges

    B. Integrating yoga and meditation practice into daily living

    C. Benefits of gentle yoga and relaxation methods

    D. Using yoga techniques functionally

Assignments:

Students are expected to spend an additional one and one-half hours per week outside of class completing one or more of the following assignments:

 

1. Written personal yoga goals (1 page)

2. Reflective analysis of personal growth, experience and progress (1-2 per semester)

3. Journal entries (4-10 per semester)

4. Personal gentle yoga practice

5. Skill performance examination of proper techniques and gentle yoga asanas.

6. One to three exam(s) and/or quiz(zes)

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%
Personal goals, journal entries, analysis, personal practice
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 - 40%
Skill performance examination
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 30%
Exam(s) and/or Quiz(zes)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 60%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind and Heal Your Chronic Pain. McGonigal, Kelly. New Harbinger Publications. 2009 (classic)

The American Yoga Association's Easy Does It Yoga: The Safe and Gentle Way to Health and Well-Being. Christensen, Alice. Atria Books. 1999 (classic)

Instructor prepared materials

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