SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Health Education
HOLISTIC HEALTH 420 CHINESE BODY-MIND ENERGETICS
Semester: Spring 2009
Meeting Time: Fridays 1- 4 pm
Meeting Place: HSS 306
Instructor: Jun Wang, Ph.D.
Office: HSS 327
Office Hours: Tuesdays 1-3 pm or by appointment
Phone:
(415) 405-2147
E-mail: wangjun@sfsu.edu.
Course Description
This course offers a great opportunity for students who are interested in learning the
philosophy, key concepts and techniques of body-mind energetics in the Chinese
Tradition. We will explore the philosophy behind traditional energy exercises, the
principles of Taiji Quan, and the benefits of medical Qigong. Theoretical studies and
discussions will be complemented with presentations and experiential practices. The
course will focus on several popular forms of Qi exercise including basic Taiji Quan
movement, standing meditation, pressing point massage, and Wuxing (five phaese) palm.
Due to the nature of our course, practice with group and by yourself are equally
important. Therefore, it is for your best interests that you practice everyday what you
have learned from the class.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the basic concepts and principles of qi exercises: breathing, mind, and
body.
2. Be able to perform basic movements of qigong exercise with relaxed body and
mind, but maintain deep concentration.
3. Understand the meaning of Tai Ji Quan and its multiple benefits.
4. Be able to do basic Tai Ji movements and grasp the essence of Taiji Quan
exercise.
5. Identify important energy points and know how to use pressing point massage for
disease prevention and self-healing.
6. Articulate the outcomes and benefits of body-mind practices.
REQUIRED READINGS: Course Reader.
Books from which major readings are drawn:
1. Tao Te Ching
2. Tai Chi: Health for Life, by Bruce Frantzis;
3. The Tao of Tai Ji Quan
4. Pressing Point Massage
5. Five Phases Palm and the Six Sounds.
REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING:
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Arrive on time, participation is 15% of grade. Class discussion is led by students who
choose reading assignments at the beginning of the semester. Group project (total 35%)
includes a paper of 5 pages and a presentation of 15 minutes towards the end of the
semester. Each group, made of 2-4 students, explore a specific practice embodies bodymind energetics. Please focus on the illustration of mind-body connections or/and activity
involvement. (A detailed guide will be provided on ilearn early this semester).
Both final paper and presentation are group efforts in the light of learning and teaching as
a group. Grades are based on the following criteria: clarity, informative, insightful, and
applicable.
There is no Final Exam. Grading will be based proportionately on:
Attendance/participation
Class discussion
Quizzes (2)
Group Presentation
Final paper
Performance Test
15%
10%
20%
15%
20%
20%
CLASS SCHEDULE
DATE TOPIC/READINGS
1/30
Introduction
2/6
The philosophy of body mind energetics
Reading: Tao Te Ching
Holcombe, C. (1993). “ The Daoist Origins of the Chinese Martial Arts.” Journal
of Asian Martial Arts 2 (1).
2/13
The supreme ultimate for health
Reading: Taichi-Health for life
2/20
Taiji Quan: the principles and the thirteen methods
Reading: The Tao of Taiji Quan (ch.3)
2/27
Taiji demonstration and practice
Reading: The Tao of Taiji Quan (ch.5)
3/6
Taiji Quan: the movements.
3/13
Acupoints and massage. quiz 1
Reading: pressing point massage
3/20
Pressing point massage: head, shoulder, back, and arms.
3/27
Spring break. No class.
2
4/3
Wuxing Palm : Wood-liver, fire-heart , and earth-spleen
Reading: Five Phases Palm (1)
4/10
Wuxing Palm : metal-Lung, Water-Kidney, and ending-triple burner.
Reading: Five Phases Palm (2)
4/17
Group practice [No class instruction.]
4/24
Group Presentation. quiz 2
5/1
Guest speaker
5/8
Performance test
5/15
Class review, paper Due.
Final Exam Day. May 22 10:45 to 1:15pm
Policies and Deadlines for Spring 2009
CHHS Withdrawal Policy: The last day to drop a class is February 20, 2009. From February
21-April 24, 2009, you must submit a withdrawal petition. Withdrawal from a class after Feb.
20 will be considered for serious and compelling reasons only, and must have accompanying
documentation. The following reasons are not considered serious and compelling: Changing your
major, poor performance, class not required for graduation/major, or more time needed for other
classes. If you wish to withdraw from class due to unexpected changes in your work schedule,
illness or family emergencies, documentation will be required, along with a copy of unofficial
transcripts. If you are requesting a withdrawal, bring your petition and appropriate documentation
to the instructor. From April 25-May 15, 2009 you may not withdraw from a class or the
University, except in the case of a serious, documented illness or verified accident.
CR/NC Option: March 20, 2009 8am at midnight is the last day to request the CR/NC option.
The Associate Dean will not approve requests for changes if you miss this deadline.
Late Add Policy: The period to add classes with a late permit number is from February 920 (midnight), 2009. It is your responsibility to procure a late permit number from your instructor
and add the class. Faculty cannot add you into a class. After this deadline a Late Add Justification
form and Add form must be signed by your instructor, Chair and CHHS Associate Dean to add.
This will be approved only if there was an administrative error.
Check your registration through MySFSU: Sign up for CR/NC, drop and add classes by the
appropriate deadline online through MySFSU. ALWAYS check your registration after making any
changes and BEFORE deadlines to be sure you are registered properly for your classes. This is a
student responsibility.
Deadlines for all registration procedures, including withdrawals and requests for credit/no credit,
are listed in the class schedule and will be strictly adhered to by the instructor, the Department
Chair and the Associate Dean of College of Health & Human Services.
This can be viewed on the Registration Calendar at the following
website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~admisrec/reg/regsched084.html
Disability Programs and Resource Center: Students with disabilities who need reasonable
accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor. The Disability Programs and
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Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process. The
DPRC, located in SSB 110, can be reached by telephone at 415-338-2472 (voice/TTY) or by email at dprc@sfsu.edu.
Final Exam: According to Academic Senate policy F76-12 a time period is set
aside at the end of each semester for a formal examination period. All classes
are expected to meet during the final examination period whether an examination
is given or not. The final examination schedule is published each semester in the
Class Schedule. http://www.sfsu.edu/~acaffrs/faculty_manual/8_8.htm
COURSE POLICIES
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Syllabus is Subject to Change: This syllabus and schedule are subject to change in the
event of extenuating circumstances. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility
to check on announcements (refer to ilearn) made while you were absent.
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Enrollment Status: You are responsible to ensure that you are enrolled or have been
dropped from the class by census date. DO NOT RELY ON THE INSTRUCTOR TO DROP OR
WITHDRAW YOU FROM CLASS FOR NON-ATTENDANCE. You can check your enrollment by
using your PAC number on line. Go on line to https://ilearn.sfsu.edu. Punch in your
student ID number, your PAC number, and select STUDENT SCHEDULE TERM. Your
current class schedule will appear for you to check your enrollment status.
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Cheating and Plagiarism: Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty
that are intended to gain unfair academic advantage are unacceptable and subject to
disciplinary sanctions. Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating which consists of the
misuse of the published and/or unpublished works of others by misrepresenting the
material so used as one’s own work. Consequences for plagiarizing are serious. For
more information on the University’s policy regarding cheating and plagiarism, refer to the
University Catalog (Policies and Regulations). Or
www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/cite/works_cited.htm.
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Disruptive Classroom Behavior: In the classroom, you are expected to respect differing
viewpoints and the rights of others. You are expected to refrain from carrying on side
conversations when the professor, guests, and/or other students are addressing the
class. You are also required to turn off cell phones, remove head phones during class
and refrain from eating and sharing food, or playing music during class. Student conduct
that disrupts the learning process shall not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary
action and/or removal from class. Please be respectful and courteous.
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Late or Missed Assignments: The grade will be reduced by one letter grade for each
day that the assignment is late. “LATE” means anytime following the conclusion of class
for the day the assignment was due. Late assignments will not be accepted if more
than two weeks late. If you have any question with your grades, please come to see me
within one week after receiving the result.
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Paper Formatting and Resources for Citing Sources: Emailed papers are will not be
accepted. All papers must be typewritten in 12-point easily readable typeface; margins
should be around 1 inch; double spaced; STAPLED.
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Student Responsibilities in Online Environment (iLearn/Blackboard/MOODLE):
iLearn may be used as the main method to communicate class-related messages. You
are responsible for making sure that the correct e-mail address is attached to your iLearn
user name, both at the beginning of the semester and if you change your e-mail address.
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Incomplete: You must complete at least 75% of the coursework to qualify for an
Incomplete.
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Note on Attendance: Participation is essential and attendance will be checked. For
each counted absence one point (out of a total of 15 points) will reduced from your class
participation grade. However, if you miss class more than 8 attendances, you will loose
all 15 points. Three late or early leave counts as one absence. When you missed the
class due to illness, submit a doctor’s note. You are responsible for ALL material that you
missed due to an absence.
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Note on self-practices: students must use caution and common sense with personal
health problems. This class is in no way meant to supplant medical diagnosis or
treatment. In addition, any conflict with personal beliefs should be taken up with the
instructor as early as possible.
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Note on add and withdrawal policy: Withdrawal from a class after the withdrawal
period will be considered for serious and compelling reasons only, and must have
accompanying documentation. If you request a withdrawal after the 4 th week, continue
attending class until you know that your withdrawal request has been granted. 4 th week
is the last day to request the CR/NCR option. It is your responsibility to check if you are
registered or dropped from a class.
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Holistic Health Information: http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Eihhs/
Holistic Health Learning Center: http://www.sfsu.edu/~holistic/
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