Course Syllabus Instructor Morgan Jeno
PHYE 129 C01
Yoga and Pilates
Spring 2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides a foundation for exploring
Classical yoga postures as well as history and philosophy of yoga and Pilates.
Each class includes stretching, strengthening, and relaxation techniques and pre and post flexibility testing.
PRE-REQUISITES: There are no pre-requisites for this course.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES: Each student is required to have a personal yoga mat
(a.k.a. sticky mat) to be brought to each class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
*That each student understands the “body-mind” connection.
*An ability to calm the mind, an understanding of basic anatomy as relates to the practice of hatha yoga.
*An ability to listen to inner guidance as your body moves toward poise, strength, and flexibility.
*An understanding that our personal genetics and life-style is what creates our differences and unique individual expression in the yoga poses (asana).
*To gain the knowledge that a strong, flexible and balanced body positively influences our health and self-image physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT:
*Instructor will visually assess the progress of each student as we move through the semester.
*Students will turn in a written self-evaluation at the end of the semester.
*Written assessment will be given at the end of the semester.
PROCEDURES:
· The door will be closed at the start of the class. If you arrive late please enter quietly and take a place in the back of the class.
· Remove watches and big jewelry. Turn off cell phone
· To show respect for our classroom and the subject we are studying please remove street shoes as soon as you enter the room.
· Wear clothing that will not restrict movement.
RESOURCES:
Yoga mats can be purchased locally at Target, Fred Mayer, TJ Maxx.If you prefer to go online go to www.huggermugger.com or www.yogazone.com. or simply got to “yoga props”.
PUBLICATIONS:
*My favorite is “Yoga Journal” and can be purchased locally at Barnes and Noble.
*If your looking for a wonderful illustrated book “Yoga the Path to Holistic Health” by BKS Iyengar.
*DVD’s or VHS tapes I recommend Rodney Yee or Patricia Walden. Online www.Gaiam.com*For Pilates “Pilates and Yoga” by Smith, Kelly and Monks, or the Karen Voight website at www.karenvoight.com.
GRADING
Grading will be based on;
1. Attendance
2. Submit (last week of semester) written self-evaluation
3. Written assessment consisting of objective questions and essay questions will be given at the end of the semester.
ATTENDANCE
A 1 class can be missed, submit self-evaluation, written assessment taken
B 2 classes can be missed, submit self-evaluation, written assessment taken
C 3 classes can be missed, submit self-evaluation, written assessment taken
D 4 classes can be missed, submit self-evaluation, written assessment taken
All absences beyond 4 will receive an F
**If a student wishes to drop a class they will be responsible for notifying the office of their wishes. This will not be the responsibility of the instructor.
CSI e-mail
E-mail is the primary source of written communication with all CSI students. Students automatically get a CSI e-mail account when they register for courses. Messages from instructors and various offices such as Admission and Records, Advising, Financial Aid, Scholarships, etc. will be sent to the students CSI accounts (NOT their personal e-mail accounts). It is the students responsibility to check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly. Failing to do so will result in missing important messages and deadlines. Students can check their CSI e-mail online at http;/students.csi.edu. Students e-mail addresses have the following format: . At the beginning of each semester free training sessions will be offered to students who need help using their CSI e-mail accounts.
ONLINE COURSE EVALUATION
Students are strongly encouraged to complete evaluations at the end of the course. Evaluations are very important to assist the teaching staff to continually improve the course. Evaluations are available online at http://evaluation.csi.edu. Evaluations open up two weeks prior to the end of the course. The last day to complete an evaluation is the last day of the course. During the time the evaluations are open, students can complete the course evaluations at their convenience from any computer with Internet access, including in the open lab in the Library and in the SUB. When students log in, they should see the evaluations for the courses in which they are enrolled. Evaluations are anonymous. Filling out the evaluation should only take a few minutes. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated.
DISABILITIES
Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the coordinator of Disability Services at their first opportunity after registration for a class. Student Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Taylor Building on the Twin Falls Campus. 208 732 6260(voice), 208 734 9929 (TTY), 208 732 6799 (Secured Fax), or e-mail