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Course: |
PED 161
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Title: | Tai Chi I |
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Long Title: | Tai Chi I |
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Course Description: | Introduces Tai Chi as an expression of understanding of self-control, exercise and self-defense. The primary emphasis is to gain an understanding of the history (origins and changes) of Tai Chi, the movements and their names, application of movements and terminology. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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Status Notes: | Was PED 143, changed 1/10/13 effective 201410 cFE |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
A. Discuss the background on Tai Chi.
B. Recall differences in form and systems.
C. Describe internal versus external objectives.
D. Formulate and practice the doctrine, strategy and tactics of Tai Chi.
E. Practice the various methods for conditioning.
F. Practice the various movements and forms of Tai Chi.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction to Tai Chi
A. Background
II. Tai Chi forms
A. Forms
B. Systems
III. Mind-set of Tai Chi
A. Internal vs. external objectives
B. Ranking systems
IV. Doctrine, strategy, and tactics
V. Tai Chi Training
A. Conditioning
B. Approach to training
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Arapahoe Community College |
ACC |
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Front Range Community College |
FRCC |
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Pikes Peak State College |
PPCC |
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Red Rocks Community College |
RRCC |
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