HACT 220 Self Defense for Women
This course will help students identify a dangerous situation and to increase the chances of getting away safe with mental and physical strategies. Students will learn strikes, blocks, escapes, and most importantly the mentality it takes to be able to handle the surroundings when a bad situation appears. This course may be repeated once for credit.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HACT 220Self Defense for Women
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health, Recreation and Fitness
II. Course Specification
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable
2
III. Catalog Course Description
This course will help students identify a dangerous situation and to increase the chances of getting away safe with mental and physical strategies. Students will learn strikes, blocks, escapes, and most importantly the mentality it takes to be able to handle the surroundings when a bad situation appears. This course may be repeated once for credit.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices
- Students will apply the principles and skills needed for self defense
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Identification of dangerous situations
Mental strategies
Physical strategies
Blocks
Escapes
Conditioning
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Health history form
Release of liability form
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Post safety evaluation
Pre and post skills assessment
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Health history form
Release of liability form