KIN A285: Yoga Methodology
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 11/04/2020 |
| Top Code | 083520 - Fitness Trainer |
| Units | 3 Total Units |
| Hours | 90 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 36; Lab Hours 54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
|
Course Description
Designed for students to learn how to teach key poses in each category of Yoga for adults, teens, and children in a variety of settings. This class includes proper alignment, sequencing of postures, positive communication, verbal and physical cueing, precautions, and modifications for yoga clients. PREREQUISITE: Prior Yoga Experience as demonstrated in first week of enrollment. ADVISORY: KIN A128 and KIN A228. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Create an effective environment that enhances the student experience.
- Compare and contrast Yoga instruction and the impact on student engagement.
- Demonstrate teaching skills by properly instructing Yoga postures and Yoga modifications for a beginning and intermediate Yoga classes.
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate correct basic movement principals, proper body alignment, and common points of complaint and injury.
- 2. Design a dynamic sequence of connected Yoga postures that warms up the body and achieves strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
- 3. Evaluate and assess the specific needs and restrictions of clients in a Yoga class.
- 4. Create realistic goals for clients based on their specific needs.
- 5. Design and implement class sequences that demonstrate an awareness of class ability and class level.
- 6. Identify precautions and demonstrate modifications for clients.
- 7. Utilize effective communication required in teaching: clearly demonstrate the posture, verbally express proper alignment, explain the benefits of the posture, and properly cue the posture.
- 8. Demonstrate the use of Yoga props that provide greater effectiveness, ease, and stability
- 9. Examine comprehension of professionalism, including proper business conduct and attire, ethics of teaching, and how to best deal with emergencies.
Lecture Content
Vocabulary of terms used in Yoga class Translating Popular English Postures Into Sanskrit Physical and Energetic Anatomy Popular Chants and Mantras Styles and Features of Modern Yoga Principles of Yoga Demonstrating Postures with Variations Depending on Class Level Breath Awareness Linking Breath to Movement Setting up Students for Success Intelligent Sequencing Cueing to Create Clarity Modifications with Props The Instructors Role Teaching styles Making Corrections and Adjustments Teaching with Purpose and Intent Theming Children vs. Adult Yoga Compare and Contrast Modern Schools of Yoga and Their Teaching Creating a Music Playlist Safety procedures Understanding Alignment and Anatomy Creating a Safe Environment Promoting Instructor Safety While Demonstrating Postures and Movements to Avoid Yoga for Special Ailments
Lab Content
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Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- DE Online Lecture (02X)
- Lab (04)
- DE Live Online Lab (04S)
- DE Online Lab (04X)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture and discussion; demonstration; cueing; sequencing; participation and group practice; effective communication; precautions; modifications; and observe professional teachers.
Reading Assignments
Assigned reading from textbooks and instructor handouts. Students will spend 1 hour per week on readings from textbooks and handouts.
Writing Assignments
Students will spend approximately 2 hours per week on written assignments, creating sequences, and analyzing teaching methodology
Out-of-class Assignments
Students will spend 2-3 hours per week on practice teaching, articulating cues for technique and modifications, and analyzing different styles of Yoga instruction.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Skills Demonstration; Written Assignments
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Class observation notes and analysis, written sequence plans, proficiency demonstrations of Yoga postures, corrections and modifications, teaching of a Yoga class.
Eligible Disciplines
Physical education: Masters degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required David, K.. Functional Anatomy of Yoga, ed. Chichester, England: Lotus Publishing, 2014 2. Required Stephens, M.. Yoga Adjustments: Philosophy, Principles, and Techniques, ed. Berkeley, CA: North Athlatic Books, 2014