PEB 1135 BEGINNING KARATE Example Syllabus

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to traditional martial arts training. The curriculum is not based on techniques of mere kicking and punching, but instead focuses on the principles of martial arts and the experience of day-to-day training. As such, learning to express respect, conducting oneself with honor, and displaying a positive outlook are central components to this course.

SEMESTER OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to demonstrate: 1. basic martial arts knowledge, tradition, and philosophy as assessed by a multiple-choice/ True-False final exam. 2. basic martial arts physical skills as assessed by a final skills test 3. a positive and patient attitude conducive to traditional training 4. mental and physical strength to maintain mind and body harmony 5. flexibility, coordination, and agility necessary for self-defense mechanics 6. awareness and confidence by repeating pre-arranged routines and techniques

READING MATERIAL: Palgue 123, by Grandmaster Pyung-Soo Kim, Ohara Publications Inc.

DRESS CODE: White traditional martial arts uniform made available for purchase by the instructor, Option: UH issued P.E. exercise wear. Students enrolled in PEB classes may check out a pair of shorts, t-shirt, exercise towel, and bath towel on a class by class basis.

Department of Health and Human Performance Absentee Policy: Missing 6 or more academic hours of class is considered excessive. An hour class absence = 1 miss and a 1.5 hour class absence = 1.5 misses. In PEB classes students have the option of receiving an ‘S’ or a ‘U’ grade which will not be used in GPA calculation (with an ‘S’ you still get the hour credit). This will be contracted by the last formal day of class. You may not receive an ‘S’ if you miss more than 6 academic hours; you will receive the grade you earn. Once a grade has been issued, no S/U to letter grade change (or letter grade to S/U) will be permitted

GRADING: 30% - Attendance. 30% - Final exam skill test. 30% - Self-Defense and Avoiding Techniques 20% - Basic Fundamentals of Blocks, Strikes and Kicks 20% - Applying Basic Movements to Combination Routines 20% - Pre-Arranged Movements (Forms) to build focus and energy 10% - Traditional Martial Arts Etiquette 30% - Final exam written test. 10% - Proper attitude and sincere effort.

The Grading System to be used is based on percentages: A = 94% and above, A- = 90-93, B+ = 86-89, B = 84-85, B- = 80-83, C+ = 76-79, C = 74-75, C- = 70-73, D+ = 66-69, D = 64-65, D- = 60-63, F = 59 and below. “I”s and “W”s are not available as a grade once coursework has been completed just because you do not like your grade.. If you stop attending class and do not have yourself formally dropped (your name is still on the roll), you will receive an ‘F’ in the class. Tuesday, November 4th is the last day to withdraw from a class. Remember that you are only allowed 6 Ws throughout your academic career and drops must be initiated by the student. Students need to get a drop form from the Welcome Center, fill it out, and have it signed by the instructor by the due date. Do this early as not all instructors are on campus full time.

CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Show proper respect by bowing and using formal etiquette. 2. Always wear the required uniform to all classes. A half credit will be given if incomplete uniforms are worn. 3. Arrive on time. Students will not be admitted if they are more than 20 minutes late. 4. The practice area must be kept quiet to promote a peaceful environment for clear thought and proper structure. 5. No sparring or fighting allowed. Students who have previous or current martial arts experience must not practice their material here. 6. If a student misses a class they should contact a classmate or e-mail the instructor to know what lesson they missed. 7. Talking is considered disrespectful during sessions, especially when the instructor is explaining techniques. 8. Not allowed: alcohol, gum, food, drinks, smoking, hats, shoes, socks, cell phones, pagers. 9. Place your belongings along the back or side walls. Please keep the front wall clear.

DISABILITIES STATEMENT Whenever possible, and in accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, we will attempt to provide reasonable academic accommodations to students who request and require them. Please contact the Center for Students with Disabilities at 713-743-5400 for more assistance and present the proper paperwork to me as soon as possible

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Students are expected to abide by the university’s academic honesty policy in all matters concerning this course. (http://www.uh.edu/dos/hdbk/acad/achonpol.html). In particular, plagiarism, “Representing as one’s own work the work of another without acknowledging the source,” whether intentional or unintentional, will not be tolerated. Cheating in any form will result in an F for the course.