KINE 4108

The connection of mind and body as it relates to well-being is addressed through a survey of complementary (or alternative) healthcare practices including mind/body medicine (e.g. , relaxation, meditation), therapeutic systems (e.g., chiropractic, homeopathy), herbology, bodywork techniques (e.g., massage, pressure point therapies), movement therapies and exercises (e.g. Alexander, yoga) and integrated medical systems (e.g., Chinese medicine, Ayurveda). Theoretical and scientific bases of each are covered and controversies surrounding these practices are addressed. This course is not designed to train students to be practitioners of any technique.