HPE-210 Defensive Tactics

This course is designed to provide training in the many aspects of self-defense. Course includes both aggressive and non-aggressive techniques. Course is geared to both Criminal Justice and general student population.

Credits

2

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

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HPE 210: Defensive Tactics

Department

Health Science and Human Performance

Course Description

This course is designed to provide training in the many aspects of self-defense. Course includes both aggressive and non-aggressive techniques. Course is geared to both Criminal Justice and general student population.

Credit Hours

2

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 escape techniques, joint locks, throws, come alongs, take downs, and chokes
3. Demonstrate the proper use of feet and hands as self-defense tools while recognizing proper joint alignment
4. Implement correct fall techniques as a result of being thrown, pushed or slipping
5. Apply life skill techniques to recognized challenges presented
6. Critique a martial arts class and give an oral presentation on such visit