| Titel: | Yoga Enhancement and College Student Learning and Practitioner Success |
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| Autor: | Gonzalez, Terri R. |
| Mediengruppe: | dissertation |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Jahr: | 2009 |
| Band: | 69 |
| Heft: | --- |
| Seiten: | --- |
| Sprache: | English |
| Abstract: | In this study, this researcher investigated the extent to which incorporating yoga into the occupational therapy curriculum influenced student academic achievement and success and whether yoga enhanced the practitioner's practice with positive outcomes of the client's treatment. With the inclusion of yoga methods, students were able to concentrate better and focus on their required material to prepare them for the demands of academia and the future workforce. By establishing a yoga foundation in the students' higher education program of occupational therapy, they would be better prepared to interact or provide treatment to individuals with special needs. Students who become practitioners may need to have a method to cope with the stressors encountered from their work environment. Occupational therapy in the treatment arena may at times be too repetitive and routine. Yoga may bring about a gentle and relaxed method that may also increase interest and energy. As practitioners, their focus is in providing the necessary treatment to clients and completing their workload that often may result in burn out. As students graduate and become practitioners in the field of occupational therapy, it also becomes essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle to instruct their clientele in such methods. Findings of this longitudinal study indicated that students receiving the yoga intervention did not have reduced test or reduced computer anxiety in comparison with the control groups of participants. Qualitative data revealed concerns in both groups of participants regarding taking tests and using computers. Difficulties in implementing yoga into their busy lives was noted to be an issue. Suggestions for research and for practice were provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) |