Maricopa Community Colleges  PED270   20046-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/27/04
PED270 20046-20086 L+L 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Teaching Yoga: Level I
Methods of teaching yoga. Studies assessment techniques, establishing course goals, and organizing the classroom. Reviews yoga instruction techniques and how these differ from other movement-based activities; application of anatomical knowledge and practice teaching experiences.
Prerequisites: PED101YJ or PED102YJ or PED201YJ or PED202YJ.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED270   20046-20086 Teaching Yoga: Level I
1. Identify and use techniques to assess the skill levels of students (I-III)
2. Establish course goals, outline lesson plans and organize the classroom based on the assessment of students' needs. (I-III)
3. Describe and apply techniques that may be used to recognize and respond to physical limitations of particular students. (I-III)
4. Apply basic anatomical knowledge in the instruction of yoga. (I-III)
5. Explain how yoga instruction differs from other movement based activities. (I)
6. Indicate the principles of alignment of yoga asana. (II-III)
7. Recognize common misalignments and demonstrate techniques used to correct them. (II-III)
8. Describe the health benefits associated with the practice of yoga. (II-III)
9. Demonstrate appropriate methods of yoga instruction based on the assessed needs of students in practice teaching situations. (I-III)
10. Give, receive, analyze and appropriately respond to feedback in a variety of instructional situations. (II-III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PED270   20046-20086 Teaching Yoga: Level I
    I. Methods of Teaching Yoga
        A. Assessing skill level of students
        B. Establishing long-term goals for the class
        C. Organizing the classroom
        D. Developing lesson plans
        E. Setting a foundation for student success
          1. Developing communication skills
          2. Recognizing and responding to physical limitations
          3. Recognizing the unique aspects of yoga instruction
      II. Basic Anatomy/Physiology of Yoga Asana
          A. Principles of alignment
          B. Common misalignments
            1. How to identify
            2. How to correct
          C. Health benefits associated with yoga practice
        III. Practice Teaching
            A. Peer teaching
              1. Beginning with one asana
              2. Determining additional instructional goals
            B. Feedback
              1. Giving meaningful feedback
              2. Accepting and assessing feedback
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