PE 164 - Pilates and Yoga Fusion

Credits: 1
Variable Credit Course: No

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

Course Description: This class incorporates yoga and Pilates moves with an emphasis on strengthening your core. Students will learn how to stretch and strengthen all major muscles using poses from different styles of yoga and Pilates. This class is appropriate for all levels of fitness.

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify the different types of poses from both Pilates and yoga.
Identify the strengthening and stretching poses.
Improve their flexibility, strength, and endurance.
Have a deeper understanding of how the body works and the different styles of yoga and Pilates.
Design their own program to use throughout their life.

Course Contents

Proper technique and form while exercising
Principle and meaning of prana
Explanation and application of asanas
Breathing exercises for stress management
Postures for flexibility and strength improvement

Instructional Units: 1.5