P E 216 - Advanced Karate

Credits: 1
Focuses on advanced techniques of traditional Shito-Ryu karate, traditional Kata (form) and other techniques. Students receive instruction in competition sport techniques, rules, and sparring. Japanese terminology, self-defense and basic techniques, or previous martial arts experience required.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Advance their knowledge and appreciation of the history, tradition, and philosophy of karate.
Practice and develop advanced skill in blocking, punching, kicking, competition sport techniques, rules, and sparring.

Program Outcomes

Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020. Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer.
Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes.
Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill.

College-wide Outcomes

Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.