PEH 120: Beginning Fencing

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091808

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective,

General Elective

Description

Designed to introduce the basic skills of fencing. Learn footwork, offensive and defensive moves to be utilized in fencing bouts. May be repeated for credit.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Use terminology correctly regarding fencing and its equipment.

Recognize proper fencing form.

Demonstrate proper fencing form.

Execute basic attack and defensive moves in a bout.

Exhibit knowledge of rules of play via written exam and/or demonstration.

Officiate bouts.

Employ basic fencing strategies.

Core Topics

NOTE: On the first day of class, all students will be required to sign the Release of Liability form.

Equipment used in fencing
Grip, attention and salute
On guard, advance, retreat
Attack moves: lines of defense, parries, riposte
Off hand parries
Rules of a bout
Directing and marshalling a bout
Play strategies