Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE1391 - Yogalates
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1 credit hour , two lab contact hours per week. This is a user-friendly fitness style of yoga and pilates suitable for the general and athletic population. The emphasis on pilates focuses on developing the deep stabilizing muscles of the torso and strengthening core abdominal and back muscles.  The focus of yoga is to breathe, stretch and feel.  The non-impact resistance eliminates stress on joints, realigns muscle imbalances and focuses on maintaining neutral pelvic and spinal alignment. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Seward County Community College physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
   • Yoga or Pilates Sticky Mat (optional)
   • Siler, Brooke., The Pilates Body
5. SCCC OUTCOMES:
   • Outcome #9 Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness. honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • Concentration
   • Control
   • Center
   • Fluidity
   • Precision
   • Breath
   • Students should have a working knowledge of key Yoga poses and Pilates moves.
   • Yoga postures
     • Sun Salutation
     • Warrior I
     • Warrior II
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Techniques of beginning Yoga and Pilates
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Discussion
   • Demonstration
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Video
   • Music
   • Handouts
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • SCCC outcome #9 will be assessed and measured by class participation and attendance.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accomodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014