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Catalog Academic Year: 09-10

P E 2A: Beginning Karate

• 0 1/2 Unit
• Hours: Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one unit course.
• Repeatability: (Any combination of Physical Education 2A, 2AX, 2B and 2BX may be taken up to six times for credit for the family of courses.)
• General Education Status: GE
• Degree Status: Degree Applicable
• Credit Status: Credit - Degree applicable
• Grading Method: Letter Grade

Prerequisites:

(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273.

Course Description:

An introduction to the discipline of physical education through the discipline of karate. Includes, a global and historical examination of the sport, rules, equipment, and etiquette. Students will analyze and demonstrate the application of traditional Japanese Shotokan karate techniques including blocking, punching, kicking striking and stances. Students will strive to understand and apply basic exercise physiology, nutrition, flexibility and strength concepts in an effort to improve their physical condition. Considerations for the variables that occur due to age, gender and physical conditions will be covered.

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