KINE 011 — Men's Self Defense, Health & Fitness Units: 3
This course provides knowledge of the basics of self defense principles for men. The course will cover risk reduction strategies to prevent violence to include the following; risk awareness, risk recognition, risk reduction and risk avoidance as well as aspects of the law and self defense. Students will learn how to use their body as a weapon and identification of vulnerable areas on your attacker. Psychological health parameters as related to men's health, such as anger management and stress reduction techniques will be addressed. The significance of responsible behavior and negative health consequenes regarding alcohol, tobacco, illicit drug abuse and addiction will be discussed. The value of healthy relationships, birth control and sexually transmitted diseases will be instructed. Significant topics such as the importance of physical activity and the components of fitness, along with nutritional strategies for optimal health will also be imparted. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: None Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A4, A7 CalGETC: None