LACC Physical Activities – Beginning Yoga
PE 225
Instructor
Phone
Office Hours
Email
M. Coulehan
323 593-4000
Extension 2867
Before and After
Class
coulehme@lacitycollege.edu
General Course Information and Description.
A laboratory Physical Education exercise course designed to improve the student physically in
the areas of cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength, body composition and flexibility
utilizing techniques from the Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga ( power) Yoga and other beginning Yoga
programs and techniques. This course includes assessing personal flexibility, developing and
implementing vinyasa-krama (a step or process of body alignment within one) series of flows
and the development of personal fitness to make yoga a life long activity
This syllabus is subject to change by instructor at any time.
Student learning outcome - (SLO): The student will create and perform a yoga vinyasa
sequence, demonstrating correct positions of yoga poses (asana), body alignment and modifications, as
appropriate.
AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT TASK: The student will create and perform a 5 - 8 minute yoga vinyasa
sequence demonstrating correct positions of yoga poses (asana), body alignment, and modifications, as
appropriate.
Upon the completion of this course and with active participation the student will be able to
demonstrate an understanding or apply the following:
1 A general knowledge of the individual’s fitness level, body fat and wellbeing to develop
personal a yoga fitness program.
2 Healthy nutritional choices for aiding weight management.
3 Basic movement patterns in yoga including safety concerns.
4 Verbally identify the physiological positive effects of static and fluid yoga poses on the
body.
5 Principles of safety by performing all physical exercises during the class including warm
up, cool down, stretching, breathe control training and various yoga techniques safely
and under the instructor’s guidance.
6 The student will be able to select, develop and monitor a Yoga routine by participating
actively in the yoga class on a regular basis.
Upon the completion of the course and with active participation the student will demonstrate the
following skills:
1 Ability to perform/demonstrate a variety of Yoga poses with modifications.
2 Ability to demonstrate the Sun Salutation as a warm up or cool down.
3 Ability to perform all exercises safely and correctly based on their individual and fitness
level.
4 Improvement in aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body
composition as measured by active participation (daily grade) and yoga skills
evaluation.
5 Ability to work in groups with increased awareness and appreciation of the others’ skills
and aptitude.
6 Improvement in health and wellness to choose to make yoga a lifetime activity.
Supplies: - The student is expected to dress appropriately for this activity class, shoes and
socks are discouraged. Please come with a towel and water. Yoga mats are provided however it
is encouraged that you invest in one.
Evaluation and Grading
Daily Grade
Skills tests value
Sun Salutation
Written Final
Make ups
Max is 45 per
class
50 points per
evaluation
50 points
50 points
= time in another
beginning yoga
class
Attendance: Attendance and participating is extremely important. Please try to attend and participate in all Yoga
sessions. Roll is taken every class session and it is the student’s responsibility to check in with the instructor. If roll
call is missed the student is to check in after the class. A tardy deduction from the daily grade will amount to 10 – 20
points. If the door is closed/shut the student will not be admitted or will not receive participation points for that day.
An instructor may lower the grade or drop a student from a class for too many absences. The instructor shall drop a
student missing more than two weeks in a row, or, more than 20% of the course. In the event of special
circumstances, such as a long illness, death in the immediate family, or court appearance, the student maybe
reinstated by decision of the instructor.
A Standard of Conduct: Children are not allowed on campus unless the supervision of a parent or guardian or are
enrolled in an approved college program. Children may not attend class with a parent or guardian unless the course
is specifically designed to include children. Children must be supervised so that educational activities are not
interrupted. At no time should a child be left unattended in any area.
Other - If you are a student with a disability, physical issue and or any other health/learning related concern that
may affect your grade please inform all instructors as soon as possible. Students with a verified disability who may
need authorized accommodation(s) for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and the Office of Special
Services in SSV110 as soon as possible, at least two weeks before any exam or quiz. All information will remain
confidential.