SRJC Course Outlines

4/24/2024 9:38:24 PMAJ 344 Course Outline as of Spring 2016

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  AJ 344Title:  DT INSTRUCTOR UPDATE  
Full Title:  Defensive Tactics Instructor Update
Last Reviewed:11/23/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum.50Lecture Scheduled5.001 max.Lecture Scheduled5.00
Minimum.50Lab Scheduled11.001 min.Lab Scheduled11.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total16.00 Contact Total16.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  10.00Total Student Learning Hours: 26.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  21 - Legally Mandated Repetition
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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This course is designed to update peace officers how to instruct weaponless defense tactics and arrest and control techniques according to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Must show proof of completion of basic defensive tactics course.

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course is designed to update peace officers how to instruct weaponless defense tactics and arrest and control techniques according to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
(P/NP Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Must show proof of completion of basic defensive tactics course.
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:21 - Legally Mandated Repetition

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Qualify for recertification as a POST certified defensive tactics instructor.
2.  Demonstrate technical instructional skills required for the defensive tactics instructor.
3.  Identify the essential principles of adult learning.
 

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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate and instruct body physics, dynamics and safety
2. Demonstrate and instruct control techniques
3. Demonstrate and instruct searches
4. Demonstrate and instruct use of force
5. Demonstrate and instruct weapon retention and takeaway
6. Explain and apply adult learning concepts
7. Discuss legal updates

Topics and Scope
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1. Adult Learning Concepts
  a. Modes
  b. Performance evaluation techniques
2. Control Techniques (Lab)
 a.  Personal body weapons
 b.  Prisoner restraint
 c. Handcuffing
 d. Injury  prevention
3. Weaponless Defense (Lab)
 a. Personal body weapons
 b. Tactical communications
4. Body Physics and Dynamics (Lab)
 a  Stances
 b. Position of advantage
 c. Falling techniques
d. Safety protocols
5.  Searches
 a. Legal issues
 b. Methodology
6.  Weapon Retention and Takeaway (Lab)
 a.  Handgun
 b.  Long gun

Assignments:
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1.  One final written examination
2.  Must meet POST attendance regulations
3.  One student-led presentation
4.  Demonstration of defensive tactics skills and techniques
5.  8 to 12 hours of reading assignments before attending class

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
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 20%
One student-led presentation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
25 - 60%
Defensive tactics skills and student-led presentation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
5 - 10%
Exam: Fill-in
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
25 - 50%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials.

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