Becoming Skilled in Wellness and Physical Literacy: Self-Defense

Catalog description

This course is designed to build on students’ exploration of their 100-level Wellness and Physical Literacy course. Students select this course based on their Wellness and Physical Literacy Plan and strive to go in-depth with specific wellness subcategories and one to two movement areas of their choice. This course is designed to build skill and knowledge in basic self-defense, core strength, flexibility, and physical and emotional wellness. Students investigate training principles while learning flow patterns and engaging in self-defense simulations. Students also discover the connection between self-defense training, mental focus, and emotional health. Simulations allow students to practice techniques in scenarios, while adhering to the highest safety standards. The physical and emotional wellness concepts integrated throughout the course align with the defined areas of wellness in the Wellness Passport.