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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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FAW 165 - Tai-chi Chuan 1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours 0 lecture periods 2 lab periods
Fundamentals of T’ai-chi chuan, a form of martial arts. Includes an introduction, principles, T’ai-chi for a healthier lifestyle, solo exercises, self-defense, and personal fitness assessment and activity modifications.
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the essential skills of T’ai’chi chuan with proper technique.
- Demonstrate improvement in cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, balance, and/or coordination in the execution of the skills and drills.
- Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program.
Outline:
- Introduction
- The name
- History of T’ai-chi
- Principles of T’ai-chi
- Relaxation of ch’i
- Like a child
- T’ai-chi for a Healthier Lifestyle
- The three factors
- Movement
- Slowness
- Linkage
- Swimming in air
- Tranquility
- Breathing
- Solo Exercises
- T’ai-chi for Self-Defense
- Pushing-hands practice: the basic movements
- Uprooting technique: how to perfect it
- Interpreting strength
- Self-defense movements
- Personal Fitness Assessment and Activity Modifications
- Cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, balance, and/or coordination
- Techniques to increase or decrease exercise intensity
- Personal goal setting
- Confidence in performing T’ai-chi chuan
Effective Term: Fall 2016
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