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Hilda A Pettit
12/6/2013
Organization: Vacca Office of Student Services
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Course Catalog Update Information:
STU0004
Reference Number: CCU006095
Date: 04-SEP-13
Level: 2.00 of 2.00
Currently On The Worklist Of: Joanne Arhar, jarhar
Owner: Office of Curriculum Services, 330-672-8558 or 330-672-8559, curriculum@kent.edu
Basic Course Data
Change type: Establish
Faculty member submitting this proposal: Lettie Gonzalez
Requested Effective Term: 201480
Campus: Kent
College: EH-Education, Health and Human Services
Department: TLC-Teaching Learning and Curriculum Studies
Course Subject: PEB-Physical Education - Basic
Course Number: 11673
Course Title: Intermediate Yoga
Title Abbreviation: Intermediate Yoga
Slash Course and Cross-list Information:
Credit Hours
Minimum Credit/Maximum Credit: 1 to 1
Contact Hours: Lecture - Minimum Hours/Maximum Hours: .33 to .33
Contact Hours: Lab - Minimum Hours/Maximum Hours: 1.33 to 1.33
Contact Hours: Other - Minimum Hours/Maximum Hours:
Attributes
Is this course part of the LER, WIC or Diversity requirements: No
If yes, course attributes: 1.
2.
3.
Can this course be repeated for credit: No
Repeat
Course Limit:
Course Level: Undergraduate
Grade Rule: B-Standard letter
OR Maximum Hours:
Rationale for an IP grade request for this course (if applicable):
Schedule Type(s): 1. LLB-Combined Lecture and Laboratory 2.
3.
Credit by Exam: N-Credit by exam-not approved
Prerequisites & Descriptions
Current Prerequisite/Corequisite/Catalog Description:
Catalog Description (edited): Expansion of Yoga skills, building on knowledge base from Beginning Yoga. Students will
explore movement components of anatomy, as related to yoga asanas and understand relationship of asanas to anatomy,
creating movement and space.
Prerequisites (edited): PEB 11663
Corequisites (edited):
Registration is by special approval only: No
Content Information
Content Outline:
Content Hours
per Course
Topic
Topic Description
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Physical Yoga Practice Asanas such as
catcow, warriors, inversions, balances,
sun salutations, etc
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Breathing Techniques: Abdominal
breathing, sinking breath, alternate
nostril breath, etc.
Body Alignment Safe practice through
understanding of anatomy, stacking of
joints, alignment of spine, shortening
the lever, correct body posture, etc.
Modifications for safe practice are
explored individually.
Body Awareness Spatial Awareness
gross motor control, and muscle
isolation through asana practice,
bhandas (locks), balances.
Esoteric study of Yoga Niyamas,
Yamas, Asanas, Pranayama
Lecture and Classroom Discussion
Outside of classroom open book midterm
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Total Contact Hours: 25
Textbook(s) used in this course: Anatomy and Asanas: Preventing Yoga Injuries by Susi Hately Aldous
Writing Expectations: One written exam. Meditation Journal Entries
Instructor(s) expected to teach: Pamela Hickey
Instructor(s) contributing to content: Pamela Hickey, Lettie Gonzalez
Proposal Summary
Explain the purpose for this proposal:
Intermediate Yoga has been taught as a Special Topics course for the required three semesters prior to transfer to course
catalog offering. Intermediate Yoga has been well received by the students who are looking to continue their study of Yoga.
This proposal will transfer Intermediate Yoga from a Special Topics course to a course catalog offering. Course Learning
Outcomes The student will expand knowledge of anatomy as related to asanas. The student will apply knowledge of
anatomy to create space in the body enabling movement. The student will continue to build a solid foundation of current
knowledge of the fundamental poses and principles of Yoga. The student will be able to demonstrate Pranayama; the art of
yoga breathing. The student will utilize Yoga poses to increase and maintain strength and flexibility. IN CLASS ACTIVITIES
that SUPPORT OUTCOMES The student will demonstrate a variety of Yoga poses. The student will demonstrate safe
movement principles while practicing a variety of Yoga poses. The student will demonstrate meditation and breathing
techniques during class participation. The student will independently demonstrate the Vinyasa style of yoga during class
participation and practical exams. OUT OF CLASS ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT OUTCOMES The student will participate in an
open book mid-term. The student will practice Pranayama and Vinyasa poses outside of class. The student will be
encouraged to participate in on campus or community Yoga Classes. The student will practice meditation and relaxation
outside of class.
Explain how this proposal affects program requirements and students in your unit:
This does not change program requirements. It is not a required course for students in TLC.
Explain how this proposal affects courses, program requirements and student in other units:
This does not change program requirements. It is not a required course for any student in other units.
Explain how this proposal affects enrollment and staffing:
This course is currently being offered and will not change our staffing needs. We are currently offering multiple sections of
this course and each section is at max enrollment each semester.
Units consulted (other departments, programs or campuses affected by the proposal):
No other units are affected by this proposal.
Comments (500 Character Maximum):
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Gloria L Gonzalez
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History:
Date
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Status
10/28/2013 Alexa L. Sandmann Approved
10/4/2013 Gloria L Gonzalez Submitted
9/4/2013 Susan M Augustine Returned For Edit
9/4/2013 Gloria L Gonzalez Initially Saved As Draft
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