Course Syllabus Instructor Maggie Arrington

Yoga and Pilates: PHYE 129 C01

Spring Semester 2009 208 733 8286

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. Also, one blanket that can be

folded flat (cotton or wool is best.) No quilts, comforters, or thin thermals.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

*That each student understands the “body-mind” connection.

*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:

*The student will hand in a two page written report after reading a yoga book or article of the student’s choice; due May 5, 2009.

*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; due May 5, 2009.

PROCEDURES:

·  The door will be closed promptly at 2:00 pm. 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. Jeans and baggy sweats will not be appropriate.

·  Inform the instructor of any physical conditions, injuries, etc.

·  Make a commitment to practice something everyday.

·  Listen to your body. Stretch as far as it is comfortable. Discomfort is o.k.; pain is not!

·  Be in bare feet.

·  DON’T CHEW GUM.

·  Respect other student’s quiet space. Students who are displaying rude or inappropriate behavior that interferes with other students’ experience will be asked to leave the class.

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:

*Yoga Journal can be purchased locally at Barnes and Noble.

*If your looking for a wonderful illustrated book “Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit – A Return to Wholeness” by Donna Farhi. .

*DVD’s or VHS tapes I recommend by 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. Written report after reading a yoga book.

3. Written self-evaluation at the end of the semester.

ATTENDANCE

A.  Participate fully in class, complete the written assignments and have 0-2 absences.

B.  Participate fully in class, complete the written assignments and have 3 absences.

C.  Participate fully in class, complete the written assignments and have 4 absences.

D.  Participate fully in class, complete the written assignments and have 5 absences.

All absences beyond 5 will receive an F.

*After the first three weeks of the session, if the student is a no show, the faculty member will withdraw the student for lack of attendance.

*If you must miss a class and wish to make it up, ask the instructor for the schedule of make-up classes.

**Do not expect your instructor to drop you if you stop coming to class. If the class does not meet your needs or you accumulate a string of absences, drop the class promptly or you may get an “F”.

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