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.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

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

Course Type

Other

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

Y

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