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Meditation and Wellness
Course: WED162

First Term: 1993 Fall
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Physiology of meditation and its effects on physical and mental health; scholastic abilities and interpersonal relationships; differentiation between meditation and other relaxation techniques.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Distinguish between meditation and other relaxation techniques. (I)
2. Explain the physiological effects of meditation. (II)
3. Describe the effects of meditation on physical health. (III)
4. Describe the effects of meditation on mental health. (IV)
5. Describe the effects of meditation on scholastic abilities. (V)
6. Describe the effects of meditation on interpersonal relationships. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Comparison Between Meditation and Other Relaxation Techniques
   A. Definition of Meditation
   B. Meditation and visualization
   C. Meditation and progressive relaxation
   D. Meditation and self-hypnosis
II. Physiology of Meditation
   A. Cerebrospinal system
   B. Endocrine system
   C. Autonomic system
   D. Respiratory system
   E. Skeleto-muscular system
III. Effects of Meditation on Physical Health
   A. Respiratory and circulatory systems
   B. Immune system
   C. Endocrinologic imbalances
   D. Aging Process
IV. Effects of Meditation on Mental Health
   A. Personal autonomy
   B. Inner peace and well-being
   C. Emotions
   D. Self and external world
   E. Anxiety and phobias
V. Effects of Meditation on Scholastic Abilities
   A. Comprehension
   B. Memory
   C. Concentration
VI. Effects of Meditation on Interpersonal Relationships
   A. Interpersonal conflicts
   B. Group interactions
   C. Decision making
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/25/1993

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