PE 149 - Fitness Through Yoga

Credits: 1
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: This course addresses the fitness aspect of Hatha yoga. Exercise techniques are presented to help the student improve his/her flexibility and strength. Relaxation and breathing techniques are used to teach stress management.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
PE Requirement: Activity PE
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Gray Area Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the student will have practical knowledge of hatha yoga and be able to apply its principles as they relate to flexibility and strength exercises and stress management.

Course Contents

Principle and meaning of prana
Explanation and application of asanas
Breathing exercises for stress management
Postures for flexibility improvement
Postures for strength improvement

Instructional Units: 1.5