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Description
Schedule
Objectives
Required
Materials
Attendance
Requirements
for Credit
Attire
and Appearance
Tardy
Policy
Grading
Policy
Grading
Scale
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Introductory
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CATALOG
DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce the student to the
skills and techniques of the Japanese art of Shotokan
Karate. Emphasis will be placed on physical conditioning,
basic strikes and blocks, forms (kata), sparring
techniques, self-discipline and self-development.
Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
SCHEDULE
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:35 to 2:55 p.m.
Room: 3-201
OBJECTIVES
In this
course you will learn to:
- Perform the
kicks, punches, strikes, blocks, and stances of
Shotokan Karate.
- Perform the
beginning series of Shotokan Karate katas
(single-person forms).
- Perform
effective self-defense techniques.
- Understand and
demonstrate proper etiquette and respect for others in
training.
- Develop a
greater sense of self-discipline, self-respect, and
self-knowledge.
- Develop an
understanding of the various cultures associated with
the development of karate.
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REQUIRED
MATERIALS:
Workout
clothing or karate gi. Please read the Introductory
Information section of this website to familiarize
yourself with class procedures.
GRADING:
Letter Grade
(A - F); or Pass/No Pass (you must request this
option)
ATTENDANCE:
NOTE: Regular
attendance is very important to success in this class.
Students who accumulate more than six absences may be
dropped from the course.
No credit will
be given for non-participation (sitting and watching). If
you are too ill or injured to practice, please rest and
take care of yourself until you are ready to
return.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
·
In
coordination with the DSPS office, reasonable accommodations will be
provided to eligible students with disabilities. Please contact the
DSPS office at 650-738-4280 regarding accommodation.
·
Students
must report injuries that occur in class immediately to the
instructor.
·
In teaching
activity courses it may be necessary for students to have physical
contact with the instructor or other students. If you have problems
with such contact notify the instructor so you can determine if this
class is right for you.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR CREDIT:
Your grade
will be based upon the following:
- Attendance and
participation in class. Attendance is an important
part of your grade. A Sign-in sheet will be available
at the beginning of every class. Please initial for
the appropriate date of attendance.
- Completion of a
written essay on some aspect of karate-do. (Topics
will be discussed in class.).
- Demonstration
of proper etiquette, attitude and respect for others
during training.
- Demonstration
of competence in skills and techniques specific to
your level of training.
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ATTIRE
AND APPEARANCE:
Jewelry, rings,
watches and hats should be removed prior to any
training.
Students are
encouraged, but not required, to purchase a karate
uniform (gi). Uniforms may be special ordered through the
Skyline Bookstore, or purchased elsewhere (see instructor
for recommendations.)
If students elect
not to wear a gi, they may wear loose fitting sweat pants
and sweat shirts.
Shoes and socks
must be removed.
Fingernails and
toenails must be kept trimmed and hair should be kept
back.
Uniforms and
clothing must always be kept clean.
TARDY
POLICY:
Please make
every effort to come to class on time. Arriving late
disrupts the class. If you arrive late, follow the
procedures listed in the Introduction Sheet in your
Course Packet. Students who are tardy will receive
only half-credit for attendance.
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GRADING
POLICY:
Points
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Attendance
(4 pts./class)
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124
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Class
Participation
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25
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Essay
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25
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Final
Exam
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25
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TOTAL:
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199
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GRADING
SCALE:
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POINTS:
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GRADE:
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179
- 199
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A
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159
- 178
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B
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140
- 158
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C
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119
- 139
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D
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119
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F
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