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PE 1064 - Yoga

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamental philosophies, skills, techniques and terms of yoga. Emphasis is placed on the performance of yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Note: Students should furnish their own yoga mats.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. What is yoga
  2. Benefits of yoga
  3. Physical assessment and goal setting
  4. Components of fitness
  5. Philosophies of yoga
  6. Beginning level yoga postures
  7. Yoga breathing
  8. Guided relaxation techniques
  9. Meditation
  10. Stress management

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. identify the benefits of yoga.
  2. identify breathing and relaxation techniques.
  3. explain the philosophies of yoga.
  4. demonstrate beginning level yoga postures.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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