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 Department:    PE

 Course #:    159

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1.5

 CIP:    310590

 EPC:    

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

This course addresses the fitness aspect of Hatha Yoga, and is designed for individuals that have had some type of yoga training. Poses and techniques are taught to help with strength, endurance, posture, stress and breathing

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Have knowledge of and perform advanced Hatha Yoga poses.
2. Apply Hatha Yoga principles as they relate to flexibility, strength, stress management, and posture.
3. Use appropriate vocabulary related to advanced Hatha Yoga.
4. Demonstrate an increase in flexibility and strength.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Postures for strength improvement.
2. Postures for muscular endurance.
3. Breathing exercises for stress management.
4. Explanation and application of asanas.