Course Outline for Healthy Aging Older Adults BY50
Balance & Yoga for the Mature Adult

Effective: Fall 2013
SLO Rev: 01/13/2017
Catalog Description:

HEAG BY50 - Balance & Yoga for the Mature Adult

0.00 - 0.00 Units

May be repeated 3 time(s)
Designed to teach the principles of yoga and how they apply to improve balance, strength and wellness for the mature adult. Breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation techniques to lower stress and hypertension will be practiced throughout the course.
0835.10 - Physical Fitness and Body Movement
Optional
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.00 - 0.00 35.00 - 52.50 0.00 35.00 - 52.50
Total 0.00 - 0.00 35.00 - 52.50 0.00 - 0.00 35.00 - 52.50
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. apply and demonstrate the principles of Hatha Yoga to achieve lifetime fitness and overall wellness;
  2. demonstrate proficient asana positioning techniques and progressions;
  3. prepare a daily personal yoga practice;
  4. describe the benefits of Hatha Yoga asanas and breathing techniques;
  5. be able to track their blood pressure and use yoga on a daily basis to relieve stress.
Course Content:
  1. Principles of Hatha Yoga
  2. Progressive and sequential asana routine.
  3. Development of personal yoga practices.
  4. Breathing and meditation techniques to relieve stress.
  5. Dangers of hypertension and pre-diabetes. 
  6. Tracking your blood pressure. 
  7. Identify problem foods as they relate to diabetes and hypertension. 
  8. Waist to hip ratio and its relationship to diabetes and hypertension. 
  9. Identifying metabolic syndrome. 
  10. Getting the essential tests done with your physician.

Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Individual Performance
  3. Presentation of audio-visual materials
  4. Group Activities
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Rountree, Sage (2011). The Athlete's Pocket Guide to Yoga: 50 Routines for Flexibility, Balance and Focus Wisdom Publications.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Designed to teach the principles of yoga and how they apply to improve balance, strength and wellness for the mature adult. Breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation techniques to lower stress and hypertension will be practiced throughout the course.