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0835.20The Yoga Instructor Training program (200-hour certification training) meets the requirements for the professional membership and trade association for Yoga Alliance, which registers students as yoga teachers (RYT). It is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program which provides students with the skills required to safely and effectively teach yoga to a variety of levels and abilities. The Yoga Instructor Training program features a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on philosophy, anatomy, theory, personal practice, sequencing, theming and the business of yoga. Once completed, the student is prepared for employment in health clubs, spas, yoga/dance studios, and self-employment as a private yoga instructor. This program is also beneficial for those who are active or interested in the health and wellness industry, as they will learn how to apply yoga techniques that enhance overall physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes
- Identify core principles of Hatha Yoga.
- Examine skills for instructing yoga, including verbal cues, sequences, variations, adjustments, and modifications.
- Illustrate stress management techniques with yoga poses.
- Describe the philosophy of yoga through history, and the development of asanas.
- Design and execute a 60-minute Yoga class.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KINT 180 | INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING YOGA | 3 |
| KINT 181 | PHILOSOPHY OF YOGA | 3 |
| KINT 182 | ANATOMICAL PRINCIPLES OF KINESIOLOGY AND FITNESS | 3 |
| KINA 040A | BEGINNING YOGA | 1 |
| or KINA 040B | INTERMEDIATE YOGA | |
| KINA 040C | ADVANCED YOGA | 1 |
| or KINT 020 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | |
| WEXP 001 | WORK EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP | 1 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
This Certificate of Achievement is not eligible as a major for an Associate Degree.