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Nov 08, 2024
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2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog
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EXW 100M - Foundations of Mind-Body Exercise
Description: Introduction to the theory, practice, and techniques of mind-body exercise related to personal training and fitness instruction. Exploration of practices and complementary activities that contribute to enhanced body awareness, relaxation response and mental focus. Includes research-supported practice techniques that are associated with health benefits.
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Neurobiological components and benefits of mind-body exercise
- Components, techniques and historical origins of mind-body exercise
- Evidence-based outcomes and health benefits of mind-body exercise
- Mind-body exercise programming and integration into personal training sessions
- Current trends in mind-body exercise
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify changes in the body-mind as stress occurs and as relaxation occurs. (1)
- Discuss components, techniques and historical origins associated with mind-body exercise. (2)
- Explain the process by which health benefits result from mind-body exercise. (1,3)
- Describe the components of an individualized mind-body exercise program. (2-4)
- Evaluate current trends in mind-body exercise. (5)
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