PE-002 Shotokan Karate Course Outline ~ Spring 2011
Course Information: PE 2, Beginning/Intermediate Karate.
Sections:
PE002A-02L Fridays 9:30-11:10 in PE14 (Beg)
PE002B-01L Fridays 9:30-11:10 in PE14 (Int)
PE002A-02L Saturdays 10:30-12:15 in PE14 (Beg)
PE002B-01L Saturdays 10:30-12:15 in PE14 (Int)
PE002A-61 M/W 6:30-7:20 in PE15 (Beg)
PE002B-61 M/W 6:30-7:20 in PE15 (Int)
Instructor:
Pete Rabbitt
Contact:
(408) 864-8352
or email to RabbittPete@deanza.edu
Office Hour: Fridays 6:00-7:00pm in PE15
Required Text:
Fit & Well, 9th Edition (Brief Version), Fahey, Insel & Roth
Course Content:
The philosophical and physical aspects of Shotokan karate will be introduced during this quarter.
The basic techniques of blocking, punching, striking and stances used in this Japanese martial art will be taught,
and students will have an opportunity to both observe, and practice these techniques individually and with a partner.
Practical self-defense drills involving escaping and counter-attacking techniques will also be practiced.
Classroom Procedure:
This class is structured and balanced to provide the student with self-defense skills and traditional karate training,
as well as a general understanding of the Japanese language, culture and etiquette as it relates to karate.
Classes will begin with warm-up and stretching exercises to increase flexibility, enhance performance and help prevent muscle injury.
In addition to the fundamental training exercises there will be hands-on practice of skills using a partner (non-contact),
as well as contact drills using training bags.
Classroom Conduct:
No food or drinks are allowed in the gym (water is ok).
Please remove any trash when leaving classroom.
Students arriving more than 15 minutes late to class will be considered absent.
Disruptive students will be asked to leave the class, and administrative actions will be taken as needed.
Attire:
Clothing must allow for freedom of movement (exercise clothing).
A karate uniform (gi) is optional.
Remove jewelry, watches, pagers and shoes.
No street clothes allowed during training.
Lockers and showers are available directly across the pool in the Men and Women's locker rooms,
and students can get a locker assignment for the quarter without charge.
Written Assignments:
Essay:
Each student will be required to complete a written essay on a subject related to fitness and/or karate (ideally you will tie both subjects together).
The essay must be typed single-space using no larger than 12pt font and should be roughly one page in length.
Please make use of both the spell & grammar checking features of your word processing program.
The essay assignment is worth 25 points.
All essays are due by 3-15-10.
Papers turned in after the deadline will receive half-credit.
Examples might include:
- Strengthening exercises that would benefit karate practitioners, giving examples and explaining why.
- Compare/contrast Shotokan karate with another martial art.
- An examination of a figure historically important to the development of karate.
Journal:
Students should keep a training journal/notebook tracking their progress.
This journal can contain personal observations and thoughts, notes regarding techniques learned each week,
and any handouts provided by the instructor or researched by the student.
Any type of binder may be used.
This assignment is worth 10 points.
This assignment will be due on the last regular class meeting before your final exam date.
Final Exam:
The written portion of the final will be based upon instructor handouts and/or material from the text Fit and Well, Brief 8th Edition.
The final exam is worth 25 points.
This take-home assignment will be due on the last regular class meeting before your final exam date.
Grading Policy:
Regular and punctual attendance is essential to gain karate skills.
Points are given to each student for classroom participation.
Students are allowed to miss two (2) classes without it affecting their grade.
Each absence after that will cost the student 30 participation points.
This combined with the points earned through the written assignments will determine your final grade.
Those missing more than 5 classes may be dropped from the course unless they have made prior arrangements with me.
Make-up classes are available, and students will be allowed to make-up as many as three absences.
There will be points available through extra-credit work for those interested.
Grading:
| Participation: |
140 points |
| Training Journal: |
10 points |
| Written Essay: |
25 points |
| Final Exam: |
25 points |
| Total Possible: |
200 points |
Grading Scale:
| A |
180 - 200 points |
| B |
160 - 179 points |
| C |
140 - 159 points |
| D |
130 - 139 points |
| F |
less than 130 points |
Extra credit:
Those needing extra credit work can write one additional essay using the requirements set for the class essay listed on page one (30 points).
Any student who does not wish to receive a grade or General Education credit may take this course on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Students wishing to choose this option must submit the appropriate forms to Admissions & Records by January 29th.
Important dates
Final exams:
check schedule here > http://www.deanza.fhda.edu/calendar/winexams.html
Drop dates:
Last day to drop (no record) 4/24/10
Last day to drop (withdrawl) 5/28/10
Due Dates
Essay 6/12/10
Journal 6/12/10
Holidays:
Memorial Day Weekend - May 29 - 31
Students should consult the Schedule of Classes or DAC web site for other important dates.
Other Information
For much more information check out our display case in the northwest corner of the P.E. Quad,
or visit the De Anza Shotokan Karate Club web site at http://www.daskc.org/.
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