COURSE SYLLABUS GUIDE
BEGINNING YOGA PHYE 134
1 CREDIT HOUR
Semester/year: Spr, 2011
Instructor: Victoria Roper
Office Hours: arrange individually
E-Mail Address:
Office Phone: 208-539-3771
Course Description: PHYE 134 Yoga
This course provides a foundation for exploring classical yoga postures as well as the history and philosophy of yoga. Each class includes stretching, strengthening, relaxation techniques, and pre and post flexibility.
2. Pre-requisites: None; all students are welcome.
3. Required Textbooks and Supplies: It is recommended that you have your own mat.
Websites and a suggested reading list are provided on following page. There is no required text.
4. Outcomes Assessment for Course Objectives:
Objective: Learn and perform a series of beginning yoga asanas (postures).
Assessment: Students will demonstrate asanas with appropriate individual modifications during class. Given feedback from the instructor, the student will perform the correct alignment with at least 70% accuracy for that individual’s body frame and range of motion.
Objective: Learn and perform classical breathing techniques and observe the individual effects of each.
Assessment: Students will practice pranayama techniques at home for at least 10 minutes, a minimum of 3X/week for two consecutive weeks, and journal afterwards describing the experience and observed effects
Objective: Design and implement a home asana practice, based on asanas and breathing techniques practiced in class, and the student’s own physical level of ability at that point in time (Nov/Dec).
Assessment: Provide a written description of customized practice and record practice session data given home practice assessment form, for at least two weeks, for a minimum of 4X/week.
Objective: Choose and perform optional supplemental activity for enhancement of class performance and understanding. OR complete the course final.
Assessment: The student will hand in completed 2 page written report summarizing what information was learned and assessing whether the research/activity can lead to practical individual benefits. OR The student will take and pass the course final with at least 70% accuracy.
5. Policies and Procedures:
a) Be on time and truly “present” in class, putting aside your busy schedule and creating a rejuvenating space for yourself. No cell phones.
b) Listen to your body. Set reasonable goals. Initial discomfort may be o.k.; pain is not. Comparing one’s body with others’ is not productive.
c) Be in bare feet on your mat for all standing poses.
d) Clothing should be comfortable and allow for movement.
e) Make a commitment to practice something everyday.
f) Inform the instructor of any physical conditions, injuries, etc. Pregnant women can benefit from yoga, but should check with their individual physician.
g) Smile, laugh, & savor your time in class.
6. Grading Practices:
To earn an “A” in class, the student must complete the asana, pranayama, and home practice assignments, the supplemental activity/course final, and participate fully in all classes, with a maximum of 4 absences.
To earn a “B,” the student must complete all assignments with the exception of the supplemental activity and participate in all classes, with a maximum of 5 absences.
To earn a “C,” the student must complete at least one of the written assignments, and participate fully in all classes, with a maximum of 7 absences.
To earn a “D” the student must participate in classes attended, with a maximum of 8 absences.
To earn an “F” the student will have been absent for more than half of the classes (9+), have not completed assignments, and may or may not have participated in classes attended.
7. Topical Outline for the Course:
January:
Asana: Yoga Basics
Pranayama: Breathing Basics
Aspects of Yoga: 8 Branches of Yoga
February:
Asana: Standing, Belly and Arm-strength
Pranayama: Reclining & Savasana
Aspects of Yoga: Yamas
March:
Asana: Seated Poses, Forward Bends & Twists
Pranayama: Seated Pranayama & Ujjayi breath
Aspects of Yoga: Yamas
April:
Asana: Backbends & Inversions
Pranayama: Kapalabhati & Nadi Shodhana
Aspects of Yoga: Mantras
May:
Asana: Restoratives
Pranayama: Viloma
Aspects of Yoga: Mudras
CSI email:Since email is the primary source of written communication with students, all registered CSI students get a college email account. Student e-mail addresses have the following format: <address>@eaglemail.csi.edu where <address> is a name selected by the student as a part of activating his/her account. Students activate their accounts and check their CSI e-mail online at http://eaglemail.csi.edu. Instructors and various offices send messages to these student accounts. Students must check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly to avoid missing important messages and deadlines. At the beginning of each semester free training sessions are offered to students who need help in using their accounts.
Disability Statement: Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the Coordinator of Disability Services at their opportunity after registration for a class. Student Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Taylor Building on the Twin Falls campus. 208-732-6260 (voice) or 208-734-9929 (TTY) or email .
On-line Course Evaluation Statement: Students are strongly encouraged to complete evaluations at the end of the course. Evaluations are very important to assist the teaching staff to continually improve the course. Evaluations are available online at: http://evaluation.csi.edu. Evaluations open up two weeks prior to the end of the course. The last day to complete an evaluation is the last day of the course. During the time the evaluations are open, students can complete the course evaluations at their convenience from any computer with Internet access, including in the open lab in the Library and in the SUB. When students log in, they should see the evaluations for the courses in which they are enrolled. Evaluations are anonymous. Filling out the evaluation should only take a few minutes. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated!
5 grade points will be added to your final grade by completing the online evaluation and bringing instructor a printed copy of “submitted” screen page.
Supplemental class activities:
1. Evaluate one or more of the web sites listed below or find and list your own. What do you like? Dislike? Would you recommend it to a friend? Why or why not?
2. Learn more about specific aspects of yoga, (for example: one of the eight “limbs” of yoga, one of the “yamas”), or investigate current popular styles of yoga (Iyengar, Anusara, Bikram, Ashtanga, etc.). Write a 2 page report on your findings, documenting your sources. Share with the instructor anytime during the semester.
Just a few Websites:
www.yogainternational.com
www.yogasite.com
www.yogamovement.com
www.yrec.org
www.mydailyyoga.com
www.yogaforgolfers.com
www.yogainside.org
www.ascentmagazine.com
www.yogacircle.com
www.yogajournal.com
www.sivasakti.com
www.yogasite.com
www.yogateacher.com
www.yogaadvaita.org
Revised 8/03