SOUTH DELHI    POLYTECHNIC FOR WOMEN
We Complete 45 Years

DO NOT FORGET : • This department is an Art and a Science. • You do not have to be a Sports or a Science person • Our Two-Yrs Course is Advanced Studies and training in more Therapies. • The Curriculum is 60 -70% Practicals. • By Second Term, you should earn and be able handle patients/clients.

Our College Department is the first and only one to teach and train students, in this combination of Complementary / Alternate Therapies and Diet / Fitness Programmes.        From 'Figure and Fitness’, safe/cost-friendly Natural Therapies and Personality Development Programmes, we have updated and evolved to include: Spa Care, Exercise/Dance, Physiotherapy and New-Age Remedies.        This is the field for you, if you cannot invest much in infrastructure but can open a 'Home Centre'. Or, if you want to turn professional and accrue the newer job options, suddenly available. Like that of Holistic Teacher in Schools, Trainer in Hotel & Tourism Industry, Therapists in Spa & Beauty Clinics. Join us: (1) If you care for others and want to make your life extraordinary. (2) If you want to earn, while you learn !

Dr. Reyhan Chaudhuri Head of the Department Holistic Health & Fitness JOB OPPORTUNITIES To work as In Coach Acupressure Centres Counsellor Ancillary Rehab Lodges Instructor Auxillary physio-clinics Diet Advisor Convalescent Homes Figure Consultant Gym Healer Hotel Industry Naturopath Healing & Therapy Centres Therapist Reiki & Pranic Healing Cells Trainer Slimming Workshops Spa Specialist Yoga & Meditation Centres Holistic Teacher Schools and Hostels *Both in Educational and Recreational posts

CURRICULUM

SUBJECT DETAILS

NATURAL THERAPIES

a) REIKI I : A Japanese healing system.
b) PRANIC HEALING : Ancient Art to safely heal the physical body.
c) HYDROTHERAPY : To use water as the Universal Medium,to gently cure problems.
d) ACCUPRESSURE : A Chinese system for stimulating nerve reflex points.
e) NATURE CURE : A drugless therapy with home remedies and also practiced by Gandhi Ji.

NEW-AGE THERAPIES
a) SUJOK THERAPY: A Korean system that focus upon hands and feet.
b) JUICE THERAPY : Fruit and vegetable juices that rejuvenate the body.
c) MUSIC THERAPY: Melodious notes used for specific mood disorders.
d) MAGNET THERAPY: To alleviate disease with magnets.
e) AROMA THERAPY: Aromatic oils and fragrances to benefit body, mind and soul.
f) REIKI II : An advanced form of the Japanese art, at distance level.
g) FENG SHUI : Measures for auspicious events and a harmonious life.
h) VASTU SHASTRA : A Vedic insight into the placement of buildings and objects.
j) COLOUR THERAPY:The impact of colours on the mind & emotions.
J) EARTH THERAPY: Essential effects of clay used as therapy for health benefits.
k) SPA-CARE MANAGEMENT: We train in all aspects of running Spa-Centers, including Chinese/Swedish Physiotherapeutic Massage.

TRAINER'S TECHNIQUES
a) ADVANCED BODY MOVEMENTS : Self-Defence Arts like Taekwando and Fine Body Movement like pilates .

b) EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: To save money by caring / understanding of instruments.

c) TRAINER’S TUTORIALS: To teach and train others in the running of Centres.

HUMAN BODY FORM- The elementary study of the framework of our body.

HEALTH & HYGIENE- Simple measures to monitor health. ( Eg : Taking BP / Pulse Rate. ) Practical tips on good hygiene for personal health.

DIET - The science of eating right for Figure Fitness.

DIET COOKING- The recipes and actual preparation of low- calorie health foods in our cookery labs.

FIRST AID & FITNESS INJURIES- How to handle emergencies and accidents at the Gym and workplace.

AEROBICS & MULTI-GYM - The emphasis is on how to teach / help others. ( Modified components of Indian / Western, Classical / Modern Dances have been incorporated.) Classes include playing / selection of music. We also have a fully equipped Gym.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

a) FASHION APPLICATIONS : Apt advice on outfit trends & fitness finery.(Only taught in the Two-yr Course.)

b) PERSONAL GROOMING : Beauty tips and etiquette for elegance.

c) PSYCHOLOGY : Art of adjustment and positive outlook plans.

PERSONALITY ENHANCEMENT- Success Secrets, hand Writing Assessment Skills, Personality Tips Lifestyle lectures, Numerology and Gemology.(Not taught in the One Yr.Course

YOGA & MEDITATION- World famous arts that give both energy and relaxation .They endow confidence and concentration.

Third Year (Advance Diploma)
Major Subject (Any Two)

NB: All the Subject done in 1st or 2nd Year, may also be done as an Advance major Subject.

1.  Advance Alternate Therapy
(i.)Advance Yoga       ( ii.)Advance Pranic Healing
(iii.)Advance Acupressure Therapy

2. Specialised Fitness Programming
(i.)Fitness Science        ( ii.)Sport-Profiling Techniques
(iii.)De-Addiction Techniques       ( iv.)Dance Therapy

3. Clinical Management
(i.)Physio-therapy care
(ii.)Female Health Care
(iii.)Auxiliary Cancer Care
(iv.)Physically-Challenged Care
(v.)Senior-Citizen/Geriatric Care
(vi.)"Abuse & Violence" Victims Care

4.  Self Management
(i.)Art of Tranquality
(ii.)Mind Power Healing
(iii.)Behavoural Studies
(iv.)Self Assertion Techniques
(v.)Mind Elevation Techniques
(vi.)Stress and Strain Management

5. Internship / Appernticeship
*Minor Subject (Any Three)
NB: Students may also choose Modules from Major Subject as a Minor Subject.

1. Natural Skin care
2. Health Journalism
3. Herbal Gardening
4. Organic Gardening
5. Crystal Healing
6. Sun Ray Therapy
7. Health Cuisine Catering
8. Health Confectionary Production