Chabot College
December, 1979
Course Outline for Physical Education 1
TAE-KWON-DO
Catalog Description:
PHED 1TKD – Tae-Kwon-Do
0.5 unit
Greater flexibility does, however, aid more rapid progression in the tae-kwon-do exercises and katas. This
course falls into the category of Body Mechanics, one of the four activity areas described in the Chabot
College Catalog. The class will meet 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
This course is designed to present the basics of tae-kwon-do as a method of self-defense, and to aid the
development of self-confidence. The student should develop general physical conditioning and the body
control required in tae-kwon-do movements. The student should be able to perform the tae-kwon-do
techniques, and should demonstrate these acquired skills in two katas upon completion of the unit.
Course Content:
1. Introduction to the Philosophy to Tae-kwon-do
2. Basic Movements
a. Stances
b. body positioning for defense and/or attacks
c. blocking techniques
d. hip turning for defense and/or attack
e. muscular coordination of the arm development
f. muscular coordination of the leg development
g. complete balance control for the various positions of tae-kwon-do
3. Punching techniques
4. Striking techniques
5. Kicking techniques
6. Defense techniques
a. upper-body defense
b. mid-body defense
c. lower-body defense
7. Exposure to the major purpose and aesthetic values of kata
Methods of Presentation:
Instruction will be given in the group as a whole, as well as on an individual basis. The material for the
course will be presented through combination of Instructor demonstrations and lecture. Verbal description
and explanation of drills will be a main part of instruction. Films, exhibitions, and class discussions will be
incorporated if time allows.
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Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Students will be evaluated according to the following criteria*:
1. Participation in class activities
2. Proper execution of tae-kwon-do exercises and katas
3. Regular class attendance with proper attire
4. Final written exam on the basic philosophy and terms of tae-kwon-do
*This information will be made available in the Class Information Sheet to be distributed during the first
two class meetings.
Textbook:
None
Special Student Material:
Students are required to wear either the basic karate/judo attire or that recommended for activity classes at
Chabot College.
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