Yoga Instruction: Level I

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Yoga Instruction: Level I is designed to prepare students to become qualified yoga instructors. Includes a foundation in the theory, traditions and practice of yoga, knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics as applied to yoga instruction, instructional methodology in the art of teaching beginning yoga poses (asanas) as part of a yoga practice, and mentored teaching experience.

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Yoga Instruction: Level I (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5446
Total credits required
19
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students must enroll in a yoga (YOG) physical practice course each semester.

What You'll Learn
  • Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior.
  • Demonstrate techniques and modifications to achieve an effective and safe personal yoga practice.
  • Utilize effective written and oral communication skills in accordance with the professional conventions within the field of yoga.
  • Apply a variety of movement techniques based in biomechanics to assess the skill level of yoga students and provide appropriate modifications.
  • Analyze yoga philosophy, historical roots, current issues and trends in personal and professional yoga practice.
  • Develop strategies for yoga instruction grounded in established theories, philosophies and guidelines.
  • Implement strategies for yoga instruction grounded in established theories, philosophies and guidelines.
  • Apply evaluative feedback to refine teaching approaches and style.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

$47,070

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Fall Semester (Term 1)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG101 Beginning Yoga 1
YOG102 Intermediate Yoga 1
YOG130 Yoga and the Body 2
YOG150 Tradition and Practice of Yoga I 2
YOG174 Teaching Yoga: Level I 4
YOG274 Teaching Yoga: Practicum Level I 4

Spring Semester (Term 2)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG101 or
YOG201		 Beginning Yoga or Advanced Yoga 1
YOG102 Intermediate Yoga 1
YOG250 Tradition and Practice of Yoga II 2
WED162 Meditation and Wellness 1

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG101 Beginning Yoga 1
YOG150 Tradition and Practice of Yoga I 2
YOG174 Teaching Yoga: Level I 4

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG102 Intermediate Yoga 1
YOG250 Tradition and Practice of Yoga II 2

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG102 Intermediate Yoga 1
YOG130 Yoga and the Body 2
YOG274 Teaching Yoga: Practicum Level I 4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
YOG101 or
YOG201		 Beginning Yoga or Advanced Yoga 1
WED162 Meditation and Wellness 1
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187157).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Yoga Instruction: Level I