| T a i C h i Fitness 414 Syllabus Fall 2007 El Dorado Center Folsom Lake College |
Instructor: F. Gaviola
Voice mail: (916) 568-3100, Box No. 1407
e-mail: gaviolf@flc.losrios.edu
Voice mail: (916) 568-3100, Box No. 1407
e-mail: gaviolf@flc.losrios.edu
Class No. 15991
Room No. EDC FC 01
Mon/Wed 5:00PM-8:15 PM
Room No. EDC FC 01
Mon/Wed 5:00PM-8:15 PM
Important Dates
Aug 27 Class Begins (Wed)
Sept 12 Veteran's Day (No class)
Nov 12 Last day to drop class
Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 20 End of Semester
Aug 27 Class Begins (Wed)
Sept 12 Veteran's Day (No class)
Nov 12 Last day to drop class
Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 20 End of Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Tai Chi course examines Eastern concepts of mind-body focus and fluidity of movement. The course
includes Chi Gong and Tai Chi Sword form. Chi Gong underscores the relaxation response for stress
management and maintenance of health and vigor.
Taoist, Confucian, Buddhist concepts shall be surveyed for their psycho-physical applications in
Tai Chi, Chi Gong and the Martial Arts.
MAIN GOAL
The main goal is for the student to learn the choreographic movements of Tai Chi and attain proficiency
sufficient to continue individual practice after course completion.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The student will learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi to enable him/her to apply its psycho-physical principles
toward self-betterment and good health.
COURSE FORMAT
Student shall learn Tai Chi by repetitive practice of the progressive intricacies of the instructor’s demonstrations.
Lectures will be given at applicable stages of the course format.
REQUIREMENTS
Examination and essay topics shall be based on lectures and journal notes. Class time will be allocated
for journal entries of learning experiences and self-evaluative insights. Blank syllabus pages are to be
used for this purpose. Tai Chi Fall 2007 Syllabus
EVALUATION METHOD
The final examination consists of solo performance of Tai Chi-Set 1. This shall constitute 70% of the final grade.
Quizzes, self-evaluative journal and essays shall constitute 30%.
After three (3) absences the final grade shall be lowered by one full grade per absence.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
Syllabus, Graphic Study Guide, Internal Arts DVD (book store purchase)
This Tai Chi course examines Eastern concepts of mind-body focus and fluidity of movement. The course
includes Chi Gong and Tai Chi Sword form. Chi Gong underscores the relaxation response for stress
management and maintenance of health and vigor.
Taoist, Confucian, Buddhist concepts shall be surveyed for their psycho-physical applications in
Tai Chi, Chi Gong and the Martial Arts.
MAIN GOAL
The main goal is for the student to learn the choreographic movements of Tai Chi and attain proficiency
sufficient to continue individual practice after course completion.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The student will learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi to enable him/her to apply its psycho-physical principles
toward self-betterment and good health.
COURSE FORMAT
Student shall learn Tai Chi by repetitive practice of the progressive intricacies of the instructor’s demonstrations.
Lectures will be given at applicable stages of the course format.
REQUIREMENTS
Examination and essay topics shall be based on lectures and journal notes. Class time will be allocated
for journal entries of learning experiences and self-evaluative insights. Blank syllabus pages are to be
used for this purpose. Tai Chi Fall 2007 Syllabus
EVALUATION METHOD
The final examination consists of solo performance of Tai Chi-Set 1. This shall constitute 70% of the final grade.
Quizzes, self-evaluative journal and essays shall constitute 30%.
After three (3) absences the final grade shall be lowered by one full grade per absence.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
Syllabus, Graphic Study Guide, Internal Arts DVD (book store purchase)
| Week |
Date |
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| 1 |
Aug 29 |
Begin |
Set I |
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| 2 |
Sept 3 & 5 |
Set I |
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| 3 |
Sept 10 & 12 |
Complete |
Set I |
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| 4 |
Sept 17 & 19 |
Review |
Set I |
Lecture 1 (Confucian Philosophy) |
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| 5 |
Sept 24 & 26 |
Review |
Set I |
Eight Silk Brocades |
Lecture 2 (Taoist Philosophy) |
| 6 |
Oct 1 & 3 |
Begin |
Set II |
Sword Basics |
Lecture 3 (Buddhist Philosophy) |
| 7 |
Oct 8 & 10 |
Set II |
Pushing Hands |
Lecture 4 (Meditation) |
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| 8 |
Oct 15 & 17 |
Set II |
Bone Marrow Washing |
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| 9 |
Oct 22 & 24 |
Set II |
Sword Basics |
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| 10 |
Oct 29 & 31 |
Complete |
Set II |
Essay Assigned (Due Wed. Nov 28) |
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| 11 |
Nov 5 & 7 |
Review |
Set II |
Lecture 5 (Relaxation Response) |
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| 12 |
Nov 12 & 14 |
Begin |
Set III |
Healing Sounds |
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| 13 |
Nov 19 & 21 |
Set III |
Sword Form |
Essay (Due Wed. Nov 2) |
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| 14 |
Nov 26 & 28 |
Complete |
Set III |
Sword Form |
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| 15 |
Dec 3 & 5 |
Review |
Set III |
Sword Form |
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| 16 |
Dec 10 & 12 |
Review |
All Sets |
Sword Form |
Last Day of Instruction |
| 17 |
Dec 20 |
Review |
All Sets |
Sword Form |
Final Examination |
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