ABE 46 - ABE High School Yoga

5 Credits

Learn basic yoga techniques that will allow students to release physical and emotional tension from the body, mind and spirit. The course can be used to earn PE credits towards a high school diploma.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students that need a 5 credit PE class and are interested in learning the basic postures and breathing practices that build the body awareness, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination needed for yoga.
Active Date 20250401T11:36:46

Grading Basis BEdA
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline

Basic yoga breathing
Spine strengtening exercises
Physical balance and focusing techniques
Hatha, Qigong, and Kendalini exercises
Meditation techniques

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the traditional roots of yoga

Recognize the benefits of yoga for mental and physical well being

Practice breathing and mindfulness techniques

Apply knowledge of poses to create a thematic sequence

Evaluate the effects of daily practice