HACT 219 Wellness Through Yoga

This wellness course introduces students to all seven dimensions of wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, & financial) and allows students to practice making changes in at least one dimension by establishing, practicing and reflecting on individualized SMART goals related to Yoga. By taking this course, students will learn and practice the ABC’s of Yoga: Awareness and proficiency of basic Yoga postures and personal alignment, Breath for enhancing personal energy levels or calming oneself, and Concentration on the body/mind by incorporating beginning techniques for visualization and relaxation. This course meets the general education requirement for wellness.

Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lab

General Education Competency

CSI Core Wellness

HACT 219Wellness Through Yoga

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health, Recreation and Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

CSI Core Wellness

Credit Hours Narrative

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Explain proper modifications of yoga poses to address injury prevention
Understand proper body alignment
Demonstrate the application of pose modifications
Differentiate between tension and pain
Explain the concept of body awareness
Compare and contrast the changes from the pre- and post-test wellness exam
Create a yoga sequence to support SMART goal
Define the seven dimensions of wellness
Demonstrate appropriate safety techniques while practicing yoga
Demonstrate knowledge of basic yoga positions
Determine how the practice of yoga will promote SMART goal
Evaluate SMART goals according to the SMART characteristics
Explain the relationship between lifelong wellness and the seven dimensions of wellness
Identify a target behavior for at least three dimensions of wellness
Measure progress through journaling and self-reporting
Reflect on what factors promoted or inhibited your practice in pursuit of reaching SMART goals
Reflect upon the connection between the seven dimensions of wellness to lifelong wellness
Correctly match the Anglicized position name to the Sanskrit name
Create SMART goals
Define lifelong wellness
Demonstrate appropriate safety techniques while practicing yoga
Demonstrate knowledge of basic yoga positions
Describe the benefits provided by each position
Explain correct body positioning for at least 10 yoga positions
Identify Define the purpose of lifelong wellness
Identify positions that support designated SMART goals
Identify the characteristics of a SMART goal
Plan Create Individual goal(s) addressing at least one dimensions of wellness
Practice Apply wellness knowledge to act on individual goals addressing at least one dimensions of wellness
Practice writing SMART goals
Reflect Demonstrate the ability to engage in careful thought about beliefs and behaviors impacting lifelong wellness
Reflect Demonstrate the ability to engage in careful thought about beliefs and behaviors impacting lifelong wellness
Identify Define the purpose of lifelong wellness
Plan Create Individual goal(s) addressing at least one dimensions of wellness
Practice Apply wellness knowledge to act on individual goals addressing at least one dimensions of wellness
Students will actively practice yoga to pursue their individual goal(s)
Students will create a SMART goal focusing on at least one dimension of the following areas: balance, flexibility, strength, or stress management

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Seven Dimensions of Wellness Complete SMART Goal Worksheets History of Yoga Types of Yoga Tension vs Pain Mind/Body Connection Visualization Techniques Breathing Techniques Yoga Positions - Anglicized & Sansckrit

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for at least one dimensions of wellness 2. Active Participating in practice of yoga 3. Journals and self reporting

Assessment Strategy Narrative

1. Pre and Post Wellness Quiz 2. Weekly participation 3. SMART goal worksheets 4. Final exam and practical demonstration

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for at least one dimensions of wellness 2. Active Participating in practice of yoga 3. Journals and self reporting