Chabot College
February 1999
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
SELF-DEFENSE TACTICS
Catalog Description:
PHED 2ST – Self-Defense Tactics
1 unit
This course is designed to acquaint the beginning student with basic forms of self-defense. It specifically
aims at improving confidence, through physical knowledge, and mental discipline of students.
Prerequisites: Student should have a background in one of the following activities: Tumbling, Gymnastics,
or previous self-defense. The class will meet 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite Skills:
Student should have a background in one of the following activities: Tumbling, Gymnastics, or previous
self-defense.
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
This course is designed to acquaint the beginning student with basic forms of self-defense. It specifically
aims at improving confidence, through physical knowledge, and mental discipline of students.
Course Content:
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The common sense of self-defense.
Strategies for self-defense.
Personal safety.
Techniques and tactics of self-defense.
Weapons defense.
Danger awareness.
Rape prevention.
Conditioning for self-defense.
Methods of Presentation:
The materials for this course will be presented through verbal explanation, demonstrations, class drills, and
individual corrections and practice. Maximum time will be allotted to student practice.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Each student will be evaluated in terms of the expected proficiency in self-defense. Each one must
demonstrate sufficient mastery of the specific skills covered in the course. Each must show satisfactory
attendance throughout the duration of the course.
Chabot College
Self-Defense Tactics - PHED 2ST, Page 2
Textbook:
None
Special Student Material:
Gym short, shirt, tennis shoes.
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February 1999