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Yoga and Meditation: Current Practices and Solutions
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:26.08.2024 15:32:35
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SUUK_282 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Psychology; Sports Trainer; Health Management; Midwifery; Public Health; Medical Services; Pharmacy; Nursing Science; Dentistry; Clinical Pharmacy; Rehabilitation | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Gints Peleckis | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, Cigoriņu iela 3, spk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559; gints[pnkts]peleckisrsu[pnkts]lv | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 10 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 20 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 10 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 20 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Preliminary knowledge of the basics of physiology and anatomy is recommended in order to be able to better navigate the analysis of the mechanisms of action of yoga and meditation. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To promote the understanding of healthcare professionals about the effects of yoga and meditation practices on the mind and body by looking at the available source base of scientific literature; to help create an idea of the yoga and meditation techniques available today and their essential aspects; to develop the skills of future healthcare professionals in psycho-emotional stress management, thereby reducing the potential spread of burnout syndrome and the burden on the health care system. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Yoga, its historical roots; different aspects and manifestations nowadays. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 2 | Meditation, its history; different aspects and manifestations in our time | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 3 | Asanas, their types and mechanisms of action | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 4 | Principles of asana sequencing in a yoga exercise program | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 5 | Flexibility and myofascial chains | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 6 | Yoga breathing techniques, their types and mechanism of action | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 7 | Mudras and Bandhas; their types and mechanism of action | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 8 | Body-mind exercises and Relaxation techniques | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Yoga, its historical roots; different aspects and manifestations nowadays. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 2 | Meditation, its history; different aspects and manifestations in our time | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 3 | Asanas, their types and mechanisms of action | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 4 | Principles of asana sequencing in a yoga exercise program | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 5 | Flexibility and myofascial chains | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 6 | Yoga breathing techniques, their types and mechanism of action | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 7 | Mudras and Bandhas; their types and mechanism of action | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 8 | Body-mind exercises and Relaxation techniques | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | • Students learn and practice yoga postures at home. The demonstration of the learned yoga postures is part of the final asessment score. • During the study course, the student gradually prepares a personalized program of yoga exercises, taking into account the physical characteristics of the client. The yoga program forms part of the final score. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | • Practical test in which the student must demonstrate a randomly selected yoga posture. The test forms part of the overall cumulative score (30%). • Theoretical test on the topics covered during the lectures and classes of both semesters. The test forms part of the cumulative score (40%). • The student must prepare a personalized 15-minute yoga exercise program. The personalized program forms part of the cumulative rating (30%). | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | On completion of the study course, students will know how to: describe the basics of the general history of yoga and meditation; name the most characteristic forms and manifestations of yoga and meditation today; characterize the health effects of different forms of yoga and meditation; describe the various mechanisms of action of body-mind practices. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Having mastered this course, students will be able to: perform yoga exercises, taking into account the individual physical characteristics of the body; recommend to clients appropriate yoga exercises; perform simple meditation techniques; recommend to clients appropriate meditation techniques; navigate recent studies on the effects of yoga and meditation. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | On completion of the study course, students will gain insight into the history of yoga and meditation, their development to the present day, and the different forms that are popular today. After the course, participants will be able to navigate different forms of yoga and meditation, find appropriate techniques for clients, as well as navigate the currently available scientific literature on yoga and meditation. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Swanson, Ann. 2019. Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice. 1st American edition. United States: DK Publishing. | ||||||||
| 2 | Robertson, Laurie Hyland, Finlayson, Diane, et al. 2021. Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice: A Comprehensive Textbook. Great Britain: Singing Dragon. | ||||||||
| 3 | Harrington, Jim. 2021. Yoga for Sports Performance: A Guide for Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers and Bodyworkers. Singing Dragon. | ||||||||
| 4 | West, Michael A. 2016. Psychology of Meditation: Research and Practice. Oxford University Press. Full text available via Ebook Central Academic Complete. | ||||||||
| 5 | Simpkins, Annellen M., Simpkins, C. Alexander. 2016. Core Principles of Meditation for Therapy: Improving the Outcomes of Psychotherapeutic Treatments. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. Full text available via Ebook Central Academic Complete. | ||||||||
