Master Syllabus PE1291, Tai Chi

Credits 1 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
One credit hour and two hours of lab per week. Tai Chi consists of a series of slow, continuous movements designed to relax and develop the whole body. Increased balance, body awareness, muscle tone, flexibility, digestion and reduced stress are all part of Tai Chi. One of its great attractions is that no matter what your age you can practice its full range of movements. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Seward County Community College physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes
  1. Improve flexibility and enhance body tone and definition.
  2. Stress reduction and total relaxation.
  3. Balance and harmonize mind, body, and spirit.
  4. Students will learn a working knowledge of basic Tai Chi moves.
  5. Students will learn the benefits of Tai Chi and how to apply it to their daily life.
  6. Students will learn techniques of a Tai Chi form.
Course Outline
  1. Techniques of Tai Chi moves.
  2. Tai Chi form.
  3. Combined stretching and flexibility.
Instructional Methods
  1. Discussion
  2. Demonstration
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Music
  2. Handouts
Methods of Assessment

Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include attendance, and demonstration, skill testing, oral examinations, and performance.

SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed and measured by class participation and attendance.

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