PHED 1102 - Yoga
1 Credits
Introduces the skills, techniques, and physical and mental benefits associated with the practice of yoga. The course emphasizes the performance of yoga postures and breathing and relaxation techniques to improve muscular strength and endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and to reduce stress. Additional topics include muscle identification, fitness principles, fitness components, and exercise guidelines. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.
Major Content Areas
Sub-Disciplines 10% Professional Development 20% Philosophy of Physical Education 20% Professional Literature and Organizations 10% Current Issues and Trends 20% History of Physical Education 20%
Learning Outcomes
Discuss the importance of reducing and/or managing stress. Locate and identify major muscle groups. Discuss the role of yoga in a personal fitness program. Perform several yoga postures with correct positioning. List yoga postures to strengthen or stretch specific muscle groups. Discuss the physical and mental benefits associated with yoga. Describe and practice the different types of breathing associated with yoga.
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