11/21/2024 6:20:43 AM	KINC 4.1 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KINC 4.1	Title:  BEGINNING BOXING
Full Title:  Beginning Boxing
Last Reviewed:4/13/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	3.00		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25

Total 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 4.1

Catalog Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to beginning boxing fundamentals, as well as challenge and build cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength and flexibility with respect to boxing.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to beginning boxing fundamentals, as well as challenge and build cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength and flexibility with respect to boxing.

(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:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2000	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2000	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of boxing rules and concepts.

2. Apply boxing footwork techniques and competition training techniques.

3. Execute basic boxing attacks, defenses, and counter-attacks.

 

Objectives:

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

1. Demonstrate the technical elements of boxing.

2. Display competency in defensive boxing tactics.

3. Demonstrate competency in offensive tactics.

4. Demonstrate appropriate footwork and movements for boxing.

5. Develop cardiovascular and core fitness appropriate to boxing.

6. Demonstrate appropriate skills relating to foot speed and agility.

7. Exhibit proficiency and the utilization of boxing equipment.

Topics and Scope

I. Technical Elements of Boxing

    A. Stance

    B. Weight distribution

    C. Positioning

         1. Upper body

         2. Hand

         3. Head

II. Defensive Tactics

    A. Shoulder roll

    B. Elbow tuck

    C. Sway

    D. Duck

    E. Catch and parry

    F. Slip

    G. Counter punching

    H. Working off the ropes

III. Offensive Tactics

    A. Jab

    B. Double-jab

    C. 1-2 combos

    D. 3-punch combo

    E. Uppercut

IV. Footwork

    A. Front foot light and open

    B. Back foot grounded and inward

V. Movements

    A. Step in - step back

    B. Step/slide left and right

VI. Cardiovascular Training

    A. Track work

    B. Push-ups and pull-ups

    C. Endurance training; preparation for multiple 2-minute rounds with 30-second recovery periods

VII. Core Training

    A. Medicine ball

    B. Swiss ball

VIII. Foot Speed

    A. Speed ladder

    B. Jump rope

    C. Bleachers

    D. Hurdles

IX. Overview of Boxing Equipment

    A. Gloves

    B. Headgear

    C. Speed bag

    D. Heavy bag

Assignments:

1. Fitness assessment such as pre and post-testing

2. Performing exercises for cardio/respiratory conditioning, muscular strength and endurance, and/or flexibility

3. Objective quizzes, midterm and/or final exam  

4. Performance exams

 

May include:

1. Writing reports and/or journals

2. Calculation of body composition (ungraded)

3. Calculating exercise heart rate (ungraded)

4. Observe professional boxing bout from technical aspect

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 - 20%
Written reports and/or journals
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 - 30%
Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Quizzes, midterms, and/or final exam
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:

Boxing 359 Success Secrets - 359 Most Asked Questions on Boxing - What You Need to Know. Marquez, Julia. Emereo Publishing. 2015 (classic)

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