Systems based model: A Holistic Approach to Developmental Movement Education.

Considering the human body as a dynamic system, a given movement is the result of contributing sub-systems (Thelen and Smith, 1994). In this view, gains in movement performance occur as subsystem performances become optimized. Movement instruction offered from a systems perspective is aimed optimizing learner's performance through evolving understanding and through application.

Impact of 10-weeks of yoga practice on flexibility and balance of college athletes.

Background: With clearer evidence of its benefits, coaches, and athletes may better see that yoga has a role in optimizing performance.

Aims: To determine the impact of yoga on male college athletes (N = 26).

Methods: Over a 10-week period, a yoga group (YG) of athletes (n = 14) took part in biweekly yoga sessions; while a nonyoga group (NYG) of athletes (n = 12) took part in no additional yoga activity.