Course Syllabus

HPER E190 - Yoga 1 (Summer)

Instructor: Kim Allen, MA, CYT
E-mail: through the Canvas/Inbox

Office Hours: No on campus hours.

 

Course Description:

Yoga 1 is designed as more than a simple exercise class. The focus of this style of yoga (viniyoga) is on the individual’s internal experience and increasing awareness for conscious action.   Students will learn the about traditional yoga asana exercises, what parts of the body are effected by the movements, the importance of the breath, and the key elements of developing a personal practice. Additional information about the history of yoga and broad intentions of yoga philosophy will be included. Students will participate in weekly classroom practices, complete supporting online lessons, and complete out of class yoga studio visits. Class assessments will measure understanding of key yoga principals and explore personal experience of yoga practice.

 

What you will need:

• Yoga “sticky” mat. Bring your mat to class, beginning with the second class!
• Access to Canvas. All course assignments & the final will be posted here by the second week of class.
• TEXT: Gary Kraftsow, Yoga for Wellness (1999), Penguin Books: NY. ISBN: 0-14-01959-6.

 

The course will consist of the following:

1) Class meetings at IUPUI = 100 points

2) Visits to outside yoga studios = 20 points

3) Canvas assignments = 50 points

4) Class final - completed on Canvas = 30 points

 

Course Objectives:

This course conforms to the mission and guidelines of the Indiana University School of Physical Education Principles of Undergraduate Learning.

 

In this class, each student will:

• Develop an awareness of some of the major concepts of yoga through use of the core skills (reading, listening, writing, analyzing, communicating and experimental practice).
• Apply the principles and practices of yoga to personal practice (integration and application of knowledge).
• Develop an awareness of the cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of yoga in many cultures and countries as well as in our own community (society and culture).
• Consider the path and yoga practices and their applicability to modern life (critical thinking).
• Understand the impact of yoga on a personal, community and world-wide scale. Look at the scope of yoga, its past, present and future (intellectual breadth, depth and analysis).
• Act within the defined terms of school ethics (ethics).
• Show effective habits of mind through time management and organizational skills.

 

*Attendance policy: All absences, for whatever reason, are unexcused & will result in zero attendance points.  Extra credit opportunities will be discussed in class.

 

Administrative Withdrawal: A basic requirement of this course is that you will participate in all class meetings and conscientiously complete all required course activities and/or assignments. Keep in touch with me if you are unable to attend, participate, or complete an assignment on time. If you miss more than half of the required activities within the first 25% of the course without contacting me, you may be administratively withdrawn from this course. Example: Our course meets twice per week; thus if you miss more than two classes in the first week*, you may be withdrawn. Administrative withdrawal may have academic, financial, and financial aid implications. Administrative withdrawal will take place after the full refund period, and if you are administratively withdrawn from the course you will not be eligible for a tuition refund. If you have questions about the administrative withdrawal policy at any point during the semester, please contact the instructor.

 

Special Needs: Please let me know if you need course adaptations or accommodations because of an injury, disability, or if you have emergency medical information.

 

Student’s needing accommodations because of a disability will need to register with Adaptive Educational Services (AES) and complete the appropriate forms issued by AES before accommodations will be given.  The AES office is located in Taylor Hall, UC 100.  You can also reach the office by calling 317-274-3241.  Visit http://aes.iupui.edu/ for more information.

 

Course Requirements:

• Class Attendance – you must attend class to earn these points
• Online Assignments – all assignments must be submitted by the due date
• Yoga Center Visit  - completed/submitted by the due date
• Final - online

All assignments must be posted through Canvas. Assignments must be posted by due date. All Assignments may be turned in early to avoid missing deadlines. There are no points for late assignments. Correct spelling is necessary – points will be deducted from any assignment with incorrect spelling.

 

Total points possible 200

Grade Distribution:

	A = 200-189	A- = 188-180
B+ = 179-172	B = 171-169	B- = 168-160
C+ = 159-150	C = 149-142	C- = 141-138
D+ = 137-130	D = 129-123	D- = 122-117
F = 116 & below

 

Evaluation of the course: Class evaluations will be available at the end of this course.

 

Clothing, Comfort, Safety, Courtesy

• Wear clothing that you can bend, stretch, and do upside down poses comfortably. Jeans or other street pants are not acceptable yoga attire. We practice with BARE feet - so no panty hose or tights with feet. Avoid clothing with a tight waistband, buttons, zippers, shoulder pads, very long, very short, or very baggy legs.
• Cell phones and other electronic devices will be turned off before entering the classroom.
• Avoid large or distracting jewelry.
• No food, beverages, or gum during class.
• Yoga is best done with an empty stomach, so try to avoid eating for about two hours before class. Do be sure to drink water before and after class.

 

*This syllabus may be changed during the course to meet the educational needs of the students.