Instructor Name: Patti Gagne

email: pgagne@austincc.edu

Office Hours/Appointments: 30 minutes before/after class or by appointment-please let me know either after class or by phone if you need to see me. Email me to set up an appointment.

Important information:

ACC holidays - Classes will not meet:

June 19, 2024

July 4, 2024

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This is an in person class at RVS campus.

Course Description: Introduction to yoga including traditional yoga postures emphasizing flexibility, breathing and relaxation techniques as well as careful attention to alignment in classical poses. Props will be utilized depending on the instructor. (ACC Catalog/prerequisites:none)

Text/Materials: Yoga The Iyengar Way, Mehta, 9780679722878 (optional)

 notebook for notes, handouts etc…

Purchase of a yoga kit is suggested for practice of yoga outside of class.

Appropriate attire will be discussed the first day of class as well as required materials for class.

Instructional Methodology (lecture/lab): This class is an activity and participation course; the specific task/exercise(s) for students to complete will be demonstrated. Students will then complete the task/exercise(s) to the best of their ability.

Course Rationale: The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of the activity. By actively participating in an activity class, the student may gain health benefits such as increased cardiovascular endurance, improved body composition, increased flexibility, increased muscular endurance and increased muscular strength. Participating in activity classes leads to a healthier lifestyle.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. To learn the fundamental skills and benefits of yoga.

2. To learn how to correctly and effectively execute the skills and techniques as well as use the props/ facilities safely.

3. To learn how these skills relate to a healthy individual lifestyle.

4. To gain an understanding and appreciation of hatha yoga and a knowledge and appreciation of its historical    background.

5. To be able to knowledgably and properly execute the postures practiced in class and encourage you to create a continuing practice on your own.

Departmental Objectives:

1.To learn the forms, fundamentals, skills and benefits of yoga.

2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.

3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.

Course Objective: To gain an understanding and appreciation for the myriad forms of yoga that exist. To become knowledgeable about the proper practice of yoga, it’s 4 universal components and the benefits it offers. To gain a knowledge and appreciation for the historical background of yoga. To be able to comfortably and properly execute the postures practiced in class, which could translate/encourage you to create a continuing practice on your own.        

Grades:           A= 90-100% (90-100 points)

                        B= 80-89% (80-89 points)

                        C=70-79% (70-79 points)

                        D=60-69% (60-69 points)

                        F=0-59% (0-59 points)

On Blackboard I will  provide home practice sheets and links to yoga classes on youtube. You may also have your own home practice. Using these resources you can practice yoga and establish a home practice. 

Your grade is based on attendance and participation. Your first 4 absences don't affect your grade. If you miss more, I will give you a written assignment (if you want an A).

Attend and participate:

17 - 20x = A

15 - 16x = B

13 - 14x = C

11 - 12x = D

Course Policies: 

ALL students will complete student information form prior to participating in class. Those students who require modification of any specific activity or exercise need to inform the instructor as soon as possible. Please notify me of any injuries, illnesses or life changes which could require modification in your practice/activity level. Women, please minimize inversions and rigorous activities during menses.

Cell phones, food, cough drops, gum, and drinks other than water are not allowed in classrooms/workout areas. Please be respectful of fellow students and keep talk/volume down when entering/exiting class, and no talking during class please! It breaks concentration!

Wear cool, comfortable non-constraining clothing, which allows a full range of motion. Feet are usually bare, but socks may be worn during sitting or lying down portions of the class. It may also be useful to bring a towel/blanket for extra padding, or to use as an extension during a stretch, or for a cover during rest. Dress in layers to accommodate your temperature needs.  Blankets, straps and blocks are provided.

 Children are not allowed for safety reasons.

Course Outline/Calendar: ACC Course Lectures (Yoga)

1. The meaning of Om and Namaste/ the Sanskrit Language

2. Introduction to The yoga Sutras of Patanjali

3. The Eight Limbs of Classical Yoga

4. Yamas

5. Niyamas

6. Asanas/ how to complete worksheet

7. Pranayama

8. Pratyahara

9. Dharana

10. Dhyana

11. Samadhi

12.Indian Mythology story

13. Sutras – The 4 Virtues

14. The Yoga Vitamins –faith, vigor, memory, absorption, wisdom

15. Yoga myth story

16. Creating a home practice

Withdrawal:  It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Last day to withdraw is July 22, 2024(10 week session)

 State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.

Incompletes

An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course.  An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty

A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution.  Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression.  Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents.    Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college.  See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

Statement on Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities.  Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD).   Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  

Students who have received approval for accommodations from OSD for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from OSD before accommodations will be provided.   Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.  

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.   

Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available at http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account.  Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.

Student And Instructional Services

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these services and support systems is available at:   http://www.austincc.edu/s4/

Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored.  The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at:  http://www.autincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php For help setting up your   ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Kinesiology or Health, the student will be able to:

1.        Describe the principles and parameters of kinesiology and physical fitness

2.        Apply effective coaching and teaching strategies for kinesiology

3.        Explain lifetime fitness promotion

4.        Perform first aid and safety skills

MORE ABOUT YOGA

Internal functions: It is best to practice yoga on an empty stomach, waiting 2 hours after a light meal or 4 after a heavy meal. Also, limit amount of liquids ingested prior to the class as well. Empty bladder and bowels will help diminish internal abdominal pressure on the organs during the asanas. Women may need to modify their approach during menstrual periods and should consult a physician before proceeding with yoga if pregnant. Wait 15 minutes before having liquid and 30 minutes before eating after the class whenever possible.

Mindset and attitude: From the very beginning, cultivate a gentle self tolerance, patiently accepting your physical state, at that moment, as it is. With gentle self determination and positive thoughts about your actions, you will improve and progress in a more smooth and steady manner. Focus on getting the most out of the journey and you will arrive at your destination more fulfilled.

Please exercise caution! Be aware of your capacity and do not over extend the limits of your abilities. Learn to distinguish between stretching and straining. Shaking, excessive or shooting pains or hesitancy are signs overstepping your bounds and also possibly improper execution of the move.

Breathing is an essential part of yoga and we will use it in many ways. Initially as a focusing tool, for gathering information about the state of our bodies, areas of stress etc.. It can also be a powerful tool in increasing our ability to move through the asanas, for connecting and exploring to the meditative aspects of yoga and finally, for relaxing at the end of the class. Try to find the natural flow of your breathe, inhaling naturally as the chest expands, and whenever bending forward, exhaling through the motion. Holding one’s breath is a sign of straining.

Alternating exertion with relaxation, breathing in and breathing out, doing right side, left side or forward and back ward motions are important concepts to embrace as they help us to achieve a sense of physical and mental balance and symmetry.

ACC YOGA 1 READING ASSIGNMENTS (optional)

From your text Yoga the Iyengar Way

1. Relaxation p. 149 -152 by second week of semester

2. p. 12 -29 by third week

3. p. 169 -170 by fourth week

4. p. 50 – 59, 61, 63 by fifth week

5. p. 64 – 67 by sixth week

6. p. 69- 75 by seventh week

7. p. 79 – 82, 84 – 94 by ninth week

8. p. 153-154 by tenth week

9. p. 155 – 162 by twelfth week

10. p, 94, 108-112, 122 by  thirteenth week

11. p. 123 – 130, 132 by fourteenth week

12. p. 133-135, 143 by fifteenth week

*Please check your blackboard on a regular basis for additional information that I write.

 Important information:

1. The meaning of Om and Namaste/ the Sanskrit Language

2. Introduction to The yoga Sutras of Patanjali

3. The Eight Limbs of Classical Yoga

4. Yamas

5. Niyamas

6. Asanas/ how to complete worksheet

7. Pranayama

8. Pratyahara

9. Dharana

10. Dhyana

11. Samadhi

12.Indian Mythology story

13. Sutras – The 4 Virtues

14. The Yoga Vitamins –faith, vigor, memory, absorption, wisdom

15. Yoga myth story

16. Creating a home practice

To learn the fundamental skills and benefits of yoga.

2. To learn how to correctly and effectively execute the skills and techniques as well as use the props/ facilities safely.

3. To learn how these skills relate to a healthy individual lifestyle.

4. To gain an understanding and appreciation of hatha yoga and a knowledge and appreciation of its historical background.

5. To be able to knowledgably and properly execute the postures practiced in class and encourage you to create a continuing practice on your own.

Course Policies

Attendance/Class Participation

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.four absences do not effect your grade. Each additional absence takes 5 points off your daily grade, which is 90% of your final grade. You will have the opportunity to make up classes by completing a worksheet or attending another ACC class.

ACC holidays: classes do not meet.

June 19, 2024

July 4, 2024

Withdrawal Policy

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.

Last day to witdraw: July 22, 2024 for 10 week session

Incompletes

An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course.  An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester.  The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty

A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution.  Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression.  Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents.    Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college.  See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

Statement on Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities.  Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS).   Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.

Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided.   Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at http://www.austincc.edu/sas

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account.  Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information about ACCmail, including instructions on setting up an account, can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

Testing Center Policy

Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center.  Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam.  To request an exam, one must have:

• ACC Photo ID
• Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)
• Course Number (e.g.,1301)
• Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)
• Course Section (e.g., 005)
• Instructor's Name

Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center.  Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester.  ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

Student And Instructional Services

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these services and support systems is available at:   http://www.austincc.edu/support/

Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored.  The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at:  http://www.austincc.edu/tutor

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.