P E 14BX -

Institution:

De Anza College

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Description:

(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: Skills acquired in Physical Education 14A or 14AX, or a comparable course. Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one unit course. (Any combination of Physical Education 14A, 14AX, 14B, and 14BX may be taken up to six times for credit for the family of courses.) An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the activity of fencing with a French foil. Complex combinations of blade and footwork that build upon the Skills taught are transferable for use of the epee and sabre. The physiological benefits of fencing, fundamental exercise physiology, nutrition and wellness concepts related to total fitness and individual variations due to age, gender, and genetics will be explored. A brief historical examination of the various styles of this international sport, its roots, famous male, female and junior champions will be covered.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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