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Nervous system.
3.1.6 Endocrine system: Location, functions of Endocrine hormones
(Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, gonads).
3.1.7 Immune system and special sense: Component organs of immune system,
Functions of immune system; Special senses:- Structure and function of eye, ear,
nose, tongue and skin.
3.1.8 Reproductive system: Anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive
systems; functions of Reproductive System.

3.2 Dietetics and Nutrition
3.2.1 Definition of nutrition and food, Functions of Food; Components of Food &
their Classification; Macro and Micro Nutrients –Sources, Functions and effects
on the Body; Significance of Carbohydrate, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals
and Water in the body;
3.2.2 Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Its definition, Normal values, factor affecting BMR
Special dynamic action of food. Concept of Metabolism, Anabolism,
Catabolism and Calorie Requirement.
3.2.3 Definition of Energy, Components of Energy Requirement, Factors affecting
Energy Requirement and Expenditure.
3.2.4 Definition of Balanced diet; Role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, Vitamins and
Minerals in diet, Recommended dietary allowances
3.3 Yoga and Ayurveda:
Meaning, definition, Aim and Objectives of Ayurveda; Basic Principles of Ayurveda-
Tridosha, Triguna, Saptadhatu, trimala, Pancha Mahabhuta, Prakruti and Manas;
Concept of Health and Disease according to Ayurveda, Relationship between Ayurveda
and Yoga.

3.4 Yoga and Naturopathy :
3.4.1 Definition of Nature Cure; Fundamentals and Principles of Naturopathy;
Arogya Rakshaka Panchatantras and their importance in maintaining good
health and prevention of Disease;significance of Physical and Mental Hygiene in
Personal Life and Prevention of Diseases.
3.4.2 Importance of Detoxification in Naturopathy. Relationship between Yoga and
Nisargopachar; Role of Yoga and Nisargopachar in the management of life style
related Disorders.
3.4.3 Concept of Health and Disease in Indian Systems of Medicine Naturopathy.

UNIT 4 Allied Yoga:
4.1 Yoga as an Education:

4.1.1 Education- Definition of Education, Salient features of Yoga Education;
Factors of Yoga Education; Teacher, Student and Curriculum, Guru-shishya
parampara and its importance in Yoga Education.
4.1.2 Value Education, its meaning and definitions, types of values, value-oriented
education and modes of living, role of value oriented education; contribution of
Yoga towards development of values;

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