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2.9 Role of Yoga practices on various old age problems like Spinal deformity,
loss of coordination, imbalance, improper gait pattern, Stress, Alzheimer's disease,
Stress, Depression and reduction of all physiological function; Role of Yogic Diet in
old age.
UNIT 3 Assessment Skill
3.1 Anthropometry measurements:-Weight, stature, eye height, Body Mass Index,
Body Surface Area, Shoulder height, elbow height, head circumference, neck
circumference, mid upper arm circumference, chest circumference, waist
circumference, hip circumference, waist hip ratio, Measurement of fat
percentage.
3.2 Physiological parameters and clinical examination: Knowledge of Clinical
examination, heart rate, pulse rate and respiratory rate.
3.3 Knowledge of effect of Yogasana (lying, sitting, standing positions),
suryanamaskar, Pranayama and Meditation on human body, Spirometry,
knowledge of Reflexes, Measurement of strength of muscle. Measurement of
flexibility. Recording of ECG, EEG, GSR and respiration.
3.4 Physical measurements:-Effects of exercise, cold stress and postural change on
blood pressure and pulse rate, Measurement of strength and flexibility of
muscle.
3.5 Understanding of muscles physiology with the help of model/chart and its
practical applications in Asana.
3.6 Knowledge of COG, LOG, BOS in Asanas (in Sitting, standing, lying, balancing
asanas)
3.7 Knowledge of Biomechanics of Yogic postures

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