SRJC Course Outlines

12/7/2024 12:23:11 PMKINC 1.3 Course Outline as of Summer 2025

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KINC 1.3Title:  TAI CHI - WUDANG STYLE  
Full Title:  Tai Chi - Wudang Style
Last Reviewed:3/9/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled3.006 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  KCOMB 1.3

Catalog Description:
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This class is designed for individuals of all fitness levels who want to improve balance, concentration, focus, flexibility, breathing, and mind/body awareness through practicing Wudang Tai Chi form. Applications of Wudang Tai Chi principles and Qigong breathing techniques will be covered. Students will be introduced to Wudang Style Tai Chi, a series of flowing movements developed at Wudang Mountain for personal cultivation, health improvement, and self defense.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This class is designed for individuals of all fitness levels who want to improve balance, concentration, focus, flexibility, breathing, and mind/body awareness through practicing Wudang Tai Chi form. Applications of Wudang Tai Chi principles and Qigong breathing techniques will be covered. Students will be introduced to Wudang Style Tai Chi, a series of flowing movements developed at Wudang Mountain for personal cultivation, health improvement, and self defense.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2013Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2013Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Demonstrate the movements of Wudang Tai Chi covered in class with proper posture and
    breathing integration.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic Wudang Tai Chi history, philosophies and approaches.
3. Assess and evaluate personal experience with Tai Chi.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Perform WudangTai Chi positions with proper breathing in tandem with positions.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of breath integration with Wudang Tai Chi positions.
3. Assess and evaluate personal experience with Wudang Tai Chi.
4. Discuss various approaches to Wudang Tai Chi.
5. Compare and contrast traditional Wudang Tai Chi to forms currently practiced in the West.
6. Describe the history, philosophy, principles, processes and approaches of Wudang Tai Chi,
    including traditional forms and current practices.
7. Integrate Wudang Tai Chi as part of their everyday life.

Topics and Scope
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I.   Wudang Tai Chi Positions
II.  Breathing and Breath Integration
III. Personal Experiences with Wudang Tai Chi
IV. History of Wudang Tai Chi
    A. Origins of development in China
    B. Connection with Taoism and Buddhism
    C. Current styles and approaches to Tai Chi around the world
V. Wudang Tai Chi Philosophy
    A. Yin/Yang "Taiji" theory
    B. Traditional Chinese Medical "Jingluo" meridian theories
    C. Wudang Tai Chi compared/contrasted to other martial arts and health exercises.
VI. Wudang Tai Chi Fundamentals
    A. Balance
     B. Flexibility
    C. Yang Tai Chi breathing techniques
    D. Fluidity of movement
    E. Posture
VII.  The Complete Wudang Tai Chi Form
VIII. Life Integration of Tai Chi
    A. Diet and nutrition
    B. Adaptation of form as required by:
         1. Body type
         2. Level of fitness
         3. Injuries
         4. Exercise or personal goals
    C. Wudang Tai Chi as a benefit to other forms of exercise
    D. Developing a personal practice
    E. Application to activities of daily living
    F. Stress reduction and meditation applications

Assignments:
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Students are expected to spend an additional one and one-half hours per week outside of class on one or more of the following activities:
 
1. Written assignments to be determined by instructor such as:
   A. Assessment of personal growth and experience in Wudang Tai Chi class
   B. Reflective journal
   C. Personal practice plan
2. Skill demonstrations to be determined by instructor such as:
   A. Class performance demonstrating knowledge of the complete Wudang Tai Chi form
   B. One or two performance exams of learned Wudgan Tai Chi positions
3. Objective exam(s)

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
5 - 10%
Written Assignments
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%
Skill demonstrations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
5 - 10%
Objective exam(s)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
40 - 60%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Tai Chi Illustrated. Master Piziong Qiu and Zhu, Weimo. Human Kinetics. 2013 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials

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