A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF YOGA EDUCATION CURRICULA AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE LEVELS FOR DIVERSE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS: EXPLORING PROFESSIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND EFFICACY OF ELECTIVE COURSE INTEGRATION
Keywords:
Yoga Education, Curriculum Analysis, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Healthcare Professionals, Elective Course, Skill Development, Integrative Healthcare, Learning Objectives, Curriculum Framework, National Education Policy -NEP 2020, Technology in Yoga, Entrepreneurship in YogaAbstract
This study comparatively analyzes yoga education curricula at the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) levels, focusing on their alignment with diverse healthcare professions. It investigates how these curricula foster professional skill development and examines the efficacy of integrating yoga education as an elective course. Through a review of existing literature and curricular frameworks, the research identifies key differences in learning objectives, content depth, and pedagogical approaches between UG and PG yoga education programs. The study also explores the potential benefits and challenges of incorporating yoga principles and practices as an elective within various healthcare disciplines. The findings inform recommendations for optimizing yoga education to enhance professional competencies and promote integrative healthcare models. This research also explores how technology and entrepreneurial skill development is achieved at both the UG and PG levels
