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KIN 106V  Self Defense

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 1   Lab Hours: 2
Restrictions:
A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits in all enrollments for this course if different activities or the same activities at higher levels are involved. Students are limited to a combined total of 8 credits in KIN 101-108 and KIN 111-118.
Description:
This course is intended to increase students awareness and understanding of sexual assault. Focus will be placed on defense against sexual violence that is most often directed towards women, and increasingly men, in our culture. Techniques for diffusing or avoiding potentially dangerous situations will be examined. Such techniques include verbal, nonverbal, physical and psychological responses. Physical self-defense skills include evasions, blocks, counterattacks and other defenses against common attacks. The concept of unlearning “victim-like” thinking and behaviors will also be examined. The course will entail lecture, discussion, and participation.
Semester Alias:
KIN 106L
Effective Dates:
FS03 - FS13


KIN 106V  Self Defense

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 1   Lab Hours: 2
Restrictions:
A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits in all enrollments for this course if different activities or the same activities at higher levels are involved. Students are limited to a combined total of 8 credits in KIN 101-108 and KIN 111-118.
Description:
Increase awareness and understanding of sexual assault. Focus on defense against sexual violence. Techniques for diffusing and avoiding potentially dangerous situations. Physical self-defense skills.
Effective Dates:
SS14 - US21