1/15/2025 6:12:13 AM	PHYED 68.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2003	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PHYED 68.1	Title:  SABRE - BEG.
Full Title:  Beginning Sabre
Last Reviewed:2/10/2003

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	2.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	35.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	35.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 35.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PE 12.1

Catalog Description:

Student will learn techniques in beginning sabre fencing within the context of the tradition of arms including honor, sportsmanship and proper deportment.  Precise movements, rules and judging bouts in a manner unique to sabre will be presented in a format in which the student learns the actions in the context of combat.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This class provides instruction on beginning sabre skills.  Activities include daily warm-up, footwork practice, paired off drills on new actions and free bouting.  The class also includes occasional refereed bouts with the students acting as judges.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2000	Inactive:	Fall 2011
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2000	Inactive:	Fall 2011
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The student will:

1.  Identify the parts of the sabre, describe the blade and the uses of

   each part, identify the target and the dimensions of the piste.

2.  Demonstrate basic attacks and defense as a response to instructional

   cues.

3.  Understand and explain basic strategies and techniques in response to

   the opponent.

4.  Follow the basic rules and safety concerns.

Topics and Scope

I.    Footwork

     A.  First position

         1.  Salute

         2.  Line of direction

     B.  On guard

     C.  Advance

         1.  Appel

         2.  Advance check

     D.  Retreat

         1.  Retreat check

     E.  Lunge

         1.  Return on guard

         2.  Forward recovery

         3.  Advance lunge (patinando)

     F.  Jump

         1.  Jump lunge (ballestra)

     G.  Fleche

II.   The Sabre

     A.  Piste, targets

         1.  Targets

         2.  Dimensions of the piste

     B.  Dimensions

         1.  Length

         2.  Weight

         3.  Parts of the blade

     C.  Holding the weapon

         1.  Hand positions

         2.  Line

         3.  Target

         4.  Invitations

         5.  Engagements

             a. changes of engagement

III.  Basic attacks

     A.  Point

         1.  Direct thrust

         2.  Disengagement with point

         3.  Glide with point

     B.  Cuts

         1.  Direct

         2.  Circular

         3.  Descending

         4.  Ascending

         5.  Feints

IV.   Basic defense

     A.  Simple parries

     B.  Passage from one simple parry to another

     C.  Half circular parries

     D.  Direct riposte

     E.  Indirect riposte

V.   Introduction to strategies

     A.  Problem solving

     B.  Analyzing the opponent

VI.  Rules and Safety

     A.  Strip rules

     B.  Comportment

     C.  Equipment use

Assignments:

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 40%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 40%
Other
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 30 - 60%
Attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

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