Academic Catalogs

PE C119: Hatha Yoga

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 10/04/2024
Top Code 083500 - Physical Education
Units 1 Total Units 
Hours 36 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 9; Lab Hours 27)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Open Entry/Open Exit No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S), 
  • Pass/No Pass (B)
Local General Education (GE)
  • Area 7E Self-Development (CE1)
California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth)
  • CSU E2 Activity Course (E2)

Course Description

Designed to teach a variety of yoga postures. Breathing, concentration/meditation, and relaxation techniques will be presented as a method of personal development encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Enrollment Limitation: KIN C119; students who complete PE C119 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C119. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Apply major theories and principles of Hatha Yoga to everyday life.
  2. Utilize appropriate posture, breathing, coordination, and balance in performing Yoga movements.
  3. Select appropriate techniques for stress reduction, mental clarity, and well-being.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Demonstrate basic ability to perform movements with appropriate posture, breathing, coordination, and balance.
  • 2. Apply basic principles and history of Hatha Yoga.
  • 3. Demonstrate yoga techniques for improving balance, flexibility, strength, and overall relaxation.

Lecture Content

Introduction: requirements, proper attire, class etiquette Historical and philosophical overview Theories and principles behind Hatha Yoga Breathing techniques Hatha Yoga postures to improve strength, flexibility, balance Triangles Warriors Bridge Shoulder stand Dancer s pose Full sun salutation Bow Pigeon, etc. Meditation Chanting Relaxation techniques

Lab Content

Learn course requirements for attire and etiquette. Learn the background and theories of this ancient practice to breathing, movement and coordination. Practice postures and stance. Practice of relaxation techniques. Practice of meditation and chanting.

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

This course will use a series of lectures, demonstrations, DVD and/or video enhancements, as well as practice sessions to build student confidence and the ability to practice yoga postures.

Reading Assignments

Read textbook and do library research assignments, group and individual projects, preparation for discussions and/or demonstrations.

Writing Assignments

Written observations, backed by cited sources; applying knowledge of the history and background of this ancient practice to the demonstration and explanation of movements.

Out-of-class Assignments

Reading and written assignments; research assignments; preparation of content and demonstrations to share with the class and responses to content presented; analysis of case studies; and/or self-assessments.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Application of movement theory to a variety of posture and balance issues. Demonstration of correct posture, stance and movement patterns.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Students may assess and critique their yoga skills. Students may incorporate yoga into a fitness routine. Students may demonstrate yoga postures.

Eligible Disciplines

Health: Master's degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, or nutrition OR bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in public health, or any biological science OR the equivalent. Master's degree required. Kinesiology: Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Physical education: Master's degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required Schiffman, E. The Spirit Practice of Moving into Stillness, 1st ed. Pocket Books, 1996 Rationale: - Legacy Textbook Transfer Data: Legacy text 2. Required Sivandana Yoga Center. The Sivananda Companion to Yoga, 1st ed. Simon Schuster, 2000 Rationale: - Legacy Textbook Transfer Data: Legacy text 3. Required Goldberg, Elliott. The Path of Modern Yoga, 1st ed. Simon Schuster, 2016 Rationale: - Legacy Textbook Transfer Data: Legacy text

Other Resources

1. Coastline Library