PE 1690 - Self‐Defense

This course teaches physical skills as well as using critical thinking skills. The focus of this course is to identify threat recognition, threat analysis and threat management. The student will learn tactics to stay safe in various environments and tools that can be used effectively to increase personal safety. Skills to be learned and practiced include: defenses, blocking and falling techniques, all specifically designed to recognize, avoid, or provide for safe removal from a threatening environment. No previous self‐defense or martial art skills required. (1 Credit)