<p> COURSE SYLLABUS GUIDE Beginning Yoga/Pilates PHYE 129</p><p>Semester/Year: Fall 2006 Office Number: Gym 228 Instructor: Jan Mittleider Office Phone: (208) 732-6488 Email: [email protected]</p><p>Course Description: This course is an introduction to beginning yoga and pilates to enhance balance, flexibility, strength, posture awareness and relaxation.</p><p>Pre-requisites: None; all students are welcome.</p><p>Equipment Needed : Bring a small blanket to use as a prop and a cover-up during the relaxation. It is recommended that you have your own yoga mat. However, the class does provide mats for your use.</p><p>Course Outcomes and Assessments: Outcome: Learn a series of beginning yoga asanas or postures Assessment: Students will demonstrate with appropriate individual modifications during student led teaching moments where student must be able to conduct a teaching segment in a competent manner with peer/instructor evaluation as a midterm and final.</p><p>Outcome: Learn basic alignment principles with appropriate modifications. Assessment: Alignment will be evaluated using a posture/partner assessments and mirror techniques.</p><p>Outcome: Learn breathing techniques that calm or enhance personal energy. Assessment: Students will use personal feedback evaluations of relaxation levels in written form.</p><p>Outcome: Introduce and experience simple visualization and relaxation techniques at conclusion of each class. Assessment: Students will evaluate their personal reaction using the Life in Balance wellness model.</p><p>Outcome: Choose supplemental activities for enhancement of class activities from CHOICES.. Assessment: The student will hand in completed reports, diaries or log sheets. Students will evaluate reactions to activity periodically throughout semester using this experience format: Rate Your Experience:</p><p>Not at all Somewhat Quite Very How enjoyable was the activity? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Were you satisfied with how you did? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Did you attain your goal(s)? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 How well were you concentrating? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Do you wish you’d been doing something else? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Was this activity important to you? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Were you in control of the situation? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Did the activity challenge you? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Did your skill level match the activity? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9</p><p>Please circle the response that best describes how you felt immediately after this exercise session:</p><p>Very Quite Some Neither Some Quite Very Happy        Sad Alert        Drowsy Ashamed        Proud Excited        Bored Angry        Calm Strong        Weak Irritable        Cheerful Active        Passive Tense        Relaxed Lonely        Sociable Clear        Confused Competitive        Cooperative</p><p>Policies and Procedures : 1. Be “on time” to class. Put your crowded schedule aside and create a rejuvenating space for yourself. Focus on what you are doing each moment. 2. Set reasonable personal goals. Listen to your body. Stretch as far as it is comfortable. Work on the edge of the stretch but back off if there is pain. Discomfort is o.k.; pain is not! 3. Clothing should be comfortable and allow movement. NO JEANS! 4. Be in bare feet for all of the standing poses. Exception: sometimes the class space is cold; you may wish to wear socks during winter months. 5. Feel free to use mats available in class or bring your own sticky mat. Please bring your own small blanket. 6. Don't chew gum or wear large pieces of jewelry that might interfere with safe practice. 7. Breathe, breathe, and breathe. Inhale and exhale through the nose unless otherwise instructed. Use the breath to facilitate relaxation into the posture. 8. Don't compare yourself with others. 9. Make a commitment to practice something everyday even if that something is just a 2-minute breathing segment. 10. 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. 11. Make sure your cell phone is turned “off” during class. 12. If a student is pregnant, check with your physician about the advisability of taking this class at this time. 13. Don’t 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.” 14. Plan to enjoy yourself and incorporate positive change into your lifestyle. Grading Practices : To earn an “A” in class, the student must complete the following: Participate fully in active practice in all classes. Complete Health History and all assessments and generate 100 points from successful completion of projects from CHOICES.</p><p>To earn a “B” in class, the student must participate fully in class, complete assessment activities and can miss 3-5 classes with completion of 75 minimum points from CHOICES..</p><p>To earn a “C” in class, the student may miss 6-8 classes.</p><p>Students will receive no credit for class with 7 or more absences.</p><p>If the student must miss a class and wishes to make it up, ask the instructor for the schedule of make- up classes.</p><p>Projects from CHOICES can be handed in any week during the semester except FINALS week.</p><p>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 HREF="http://evaluation.csi.edu/" MACROBUTTON HtmlResAnchor 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!</p><p>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 [email protected] .</p><p>CHOICES to supplement class activities : Select projects that interest you to earn 100 points to maximize your grade.</p><p>1. Walking is an excellent compliment to yoga for balance. Track your daily steps for 2 weeks using a pedometer. Keep a record for one week and try to add 500 steps each day after you find an average number of steps. (You can purchase a pedometer for $20 from your instructor or borrow one for a $20 deposit.) 20-50 points</p><p>2. Keep a food diary for 3 days. Be as accurate as you can be with food consumption and portion size. Log onto www.fitday.com for analysis. Write a one-page paper explaining the positives about your diet and how you might make small improvements. 10-40 points</p><p>3. Report in written form on one of the articles at one of the following websites: www.yogajournal.com www.yogainternational.com or other reputable site of your choice. Give a brief overview of the article. What you liked or disliked etc. 10-25 points</p><p>4. Develop a yoga routine that would enhance your favorite physical activity (walking, sport, etc.). Write why, what, how and demonstrate for instructor. 10-25 points</p><p>5. Keep a journal. Record your feelings, thoughts, dreams and experiences when starting a yoga practice. Notice how the exercise affects your health, the length and smoothness of breath, your mindful meditation and how it influences the quality of your day. Do this for one month. 25-50 Points</p><p>6. Learn more about aspects of yoga, some of the philosophy behind yoga practice. Write a 2-3 page report on your findings. Document your sources. Share with instructor anytime during the semester. 20-40 points</p><p>7. We can be our own best friend or our own worst enemy. Chart your B-A-G: blessings, achievements, gifts daily for a 2-week period. Learn to appreciate your life with sensitivity, awareness and respect for the good as well as the negative. Summarize your experience and share with instructor. 10-25 points</p><p>8. Take a few minutes to think about who and all you really are. What roles do you play (students, roommate, son, daughter, colleague, friend, etc. What are your major roles? What makes up your current identity? What are your most significant experiences that have contributed to your make-up? 10-20 Points FITNOTE: With a clear focus on who we are, we often gain a better understanding on the challenges and concerns that enter our lives in a rapidly changing world. </p><p>9. A mandala is a circular-shaped object symbolizing unity traced back to the early days of mankind. They are often used in meditation practice as a focal point of concentration. It can be a tool to help you reflect on life’s purpose, personal values and other aspects of self awareness. 10-35 Points</p><p>Each focal point of the mandala of the human spirit provides questions for reflection. Take a few moments to reflect on the directions of the mandala to get a better perspective on the wellbeing of your human spirit. Then draw a circle dividing it into four areas and fill in the answers to the respective questions, creating a mandala of your very own human spirit.</p><p>NORTH</p><p>“The Wind – The Breath of Life.” What inspires you, guides, leads, or calls you? What challenges you, what motivates you? What are you stars, your shining lights? What excites you and gives you energy?</p><p>WEST EAST</p><p>“The setting sun” “The Orient” “The promise of a new day.” (The East signifies A future of possibilities.” past experiences What are you personal goals? & accomplishments.) What are you hopes, What are your proudest dreams, and fantasies? Achievements? What do you wish What lessons did you learn To accomplish in your life? From your achievements? What do you want to do What values or beliefs did you With your lifetime energy? Adopt through this process? How do these contribute to the meaning of your life?</p><p>SOUTH</p><p>“The noon day sun” ”Sustenance in our lives” What nurtures your personal growth? What people give you a sense of community? What brings pleasure and joy to your life? What feeds you spirit? 10. If you’re interested in creating a project, discuss the possibility with your instructor.</p>