Name of Course: MA Tai Chi

Course Name & Number: KINE 1131

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Office Hours/Appointments: 30 minutes after class, by appointment-please let me know either during class or by phone if you need to talk to me.

Course Description: Fundamentals of a Chinese martial art form emphasizing health and self-defense (non-contact.) It involves slow movements that resemble animals in movement. It may be considered slow moving meditation

Text/Materials: Dao of Taijiquan; Tsung; ISBN 0804813574

Instructional Methodology: This class is an activity and participation course; the specific task/exercise(s) for students to complete will be demonstrated. Students will then complete the task/exercise(s) to the best of their ability.

Course Rationale: The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of the activity. By actively participating in an activity class, the student may gain health benefits such as increased cardiovascular endurance, improved body composition, increased flexibility, increased muscular endurance and increased muscular strength. Participating in activity classes lead s to a healthier lifestyle.

Departmental Objectives:

1.To learn the rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of learning how to do Taichichuan.

2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.

3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.

Course Objectives:

1. To learn the rules, fundamental skills, and history of Taichichuan.

2. To understand the structure, physiological, and performance effects of Taichichuan.

3. To improve physical fitness, balance and understanding through the ___ form of Taichichuan.

Grades: A= 90-100%

B= 80-89%

C=70-79%

D=60-69%

F=0-59%

Grades are based upon attendance, participation and tests. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask your instructor. The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows:

Participation is 90% of your grade and tests are 10% of your grade.

Course Policies:

ALL students will complete health form prior to participating in class. Those students who require modification of any specific activity or exercise need to inform the instructor as soon as possible.

Cell phones, food, gum, and soft drinks are not allowed in classrooms/workout areas.

Proper workout shoes and clothing are required. Leotards, sweats, or similar clothing that allows movement must be worn.

Attendance: All students are expected to attend classes. Non-attendance will have an impact on the student’s grade. The specific attendance policy for this particular class is as follows:

You will be allowed two absences before your grade is lowered. It is your responsibility to make up any absences. Please see me to make up your absences.

Withdrawal: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course. Instructors are allowed to withdraw students but students must not rely on their instructor to withdraw them if they wish to withdraw.

Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be granted to a student in rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of I, a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W.

Austin Community College policies for Academic Freedom, Scholastic Dishonesty, Student Discipline, and Students with Disabilities are as follows:

Scholastic Dishonesty: “Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework” (Student Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 32). Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an F in the course and/or expulsion from this institution.

Academic Freedom: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions. Students may achieve their course goals by more than one method.

Student Discipline: Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 32.

OSD (Office of Students with Disabilities) Statement: “Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester” (Student Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 14).