Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Student provides appropriate sport clothing for activity.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Improve overall body conditioning
2. Improve strength, coordination, speed, power, balance, and focus
3. Advance student's growth and conditioning toward lifelong fitness
4. Å·ÖÞ±­¾öÈü¾º²Âapp_Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø knowledge and skills in Tae Kwon Do
5. Recognize and apply benefits of Tae Kwon Do
6. Improve whole body agility and correct alignment
7. Å·ÖÞ±­¾öÈü¾º²Âapp_Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø kinesthetic awareness

1. Attendance
2. Active participation and effort
3. Skill assessment
4. Practical Exam

CONCEPTS, THEMES, ISSUES (TOPICAL AREAS)
Warm-ups and cool-downs
·    Conditioning, stretching, and endurance exercises
·    Body mechanics and alignment development
·    Discuss differences between Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Karate, Aikido,
Technical Skills
·    Basics (Kibon): blocks, kicks, punches, and combinations
·    Forms (Poomsae): sets of prearranged movements in Tae Kwon Do
·    Self-Defense (Hoshinsul, Ilbo Daeryon) - partner drills with choreographed techniques

·    Sparring (Gyorugi): Olympic style sparring with protective gear (hogu)

·    Safety concerns

·    History of Tae Kwon Do
·    Etiquette, terminology, and discipline
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
·    Practice warm-up and cool-downs
·    Å·ÖÞ±­¾öÈü¾º²Âapp_Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø whole body conditioning, strength, and endurance
·    Select appropriate conditioning, stretching, and endurance exercises
·    Demonstrate KiBon
·    Demonstrate Poomsae
·    Demonstrate Hoshinsul, Ilbo Daeryon

Demonstrate Gyorugi

·    Utilize proper kicking, tumbling, punching, and blocking techniques
·    Show proper etiquette and discipline
·    Understand appropriate terminology