HPER 167 - Yoga II

Credits: 1
LAB hours per week: 2
This activity course will emphasize the practice of yoga. Concurrent enrollment in HPER 166 required.
Corequisite(s): Students must enroll in both HPER 166 and HPER 167
Course Outcomes:

Demonstrate safe and accurate yoga poses.
Correlate yoga movement with affected muscle groups.
Outline yoga techniques and practices in relation to stress management.
Explain the lifetime fitness value of yoga.
Design a cutomized yoga workout plan.

Course Topics:

Hip openers
Spinal twists
Strong leg postures
Balance postures
Back bends
Chest openers
Strong core
Inversion/relaxation techniques
Anatomy and muscle groups
Stress management
Lifetime fitness value

Course Attribute(s): Physical Education