HPE-126 Women's Self-Defense Kickboxing

Women’s Self-Defense Kickboxing is a gender-inclusive martial arts class that combines women's self-defense techniques and aerobic exercise. Instruction will include self-defense techniques to defend against chokes, grabs and ground defense, as well as the Run-Hide-Fight safety action plan. Conditioning exercises to enhance strength and flexibility will include various kicks and boxing drills that are choreographed to music.

Credits

1

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

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HPE 126: Women's Self-Defense Kickboxing

Department

Health Science and Human Performance

Course Description

Women’s Self-Defense Kickboxing is a gender-inclusive martial arts class that combines women's self-defense techniques and aerobic exercise. Instruction will include self-defense techniques to defend against chokes, grabs and ground defense, as well as the Run-Hide-Fight safety action plan. Conditioning exercises to enhance strength and flexibility will include various kicks and boxing drills that are choreographed to music.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	2
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze potentially dangerous situations and implement techniques in order to defuse the situation
2. Execute defensive techniques utilizing kicks and punches incorporated in an aerobic exercise routine
3. Identify the key structures of the cardio respiratory system
4. Recognize the wellness benefits of aerobic training relating to the body's cardio respiratory system
5. Design and teach a cardio workout utilizing self-defense techniques

Topic Outline

1. 1. Warm-ups and body conditioning, including various flexibility and strength conditioning exercises
2. 2. Proper technique for knee, front, side, back, and roundhouse kicks
3. 3. Punches: jabs, reverse punches, uppercuts, and hook punches
4. 4. Self-defense against chokes, headlocks, ground attacks, and arm grabs
5. 5. Safety awareness tips for travel, home and dorm life, and everyday surroundings
6. 6. Gradual cardio conditioning from the first class to the last, building to a complete cardio routine by the end of the course
7. 7. Outside class project: developing a one-song cardio workout that each student will teach to the class