PE 127 Karate

Basic skills of karate including blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks. Discussions include technique and power, history of karate, and the students' legal rights and responsibilities for self-defense in Oregon. This class includes sparring strategies. Repeatable up to 12 credits.

Credits

1

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand individual spatial dimensions
2. Improve physical abilities
3. Improve awareness of self and the environment
4. Develop basic skills of various techniques used in the martial arts defense
5. Develop an understanding of practicality and self discipline in using various techniques
6. Increase knowledge of history, terminology, safety, and regulations