PHED156 — Self-Defense for Women
An introduction to basic self-defense skills. The course includes an exploration of escape and avoidance strategies, offensive and defensive postures, defensive techniques, and simulated attacks. The course will also examine community services available for both violence prevention and victim abuse services. Finally, fitness principles, such as strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness, will be addressed, particularly in regard to the impact of personal fitness on one’s ability to perform the self-defense skills presented in class. Assessment Level(s): ELAI 990 / ELAW 980 / ELAR 980 . Two hours each week. 2 semester hours Course