PE 250 Introduction to Boxing

This course will focus primarily on the physical mechanics of boxing, but will also integrate compatible concepts from martial arts into the class setting.  Students will use boxing equipment (supplied by KC’s Fitness) but there will be no physical contact between participants.  They will learn jump roping, shadow boxing, various forms of calisthenics and the proper method of delivering blows against leather hand held pads.  Students will come away from this experience with more than just exercise and knowledge of boxing movements.  Participants will receive a fair degree of exercise, self-defense, and an enhanced understanding of how their bodies move through time and space.  In addition, the spiritual and philosophical dimensions inherent in this activity will be explored.  No formal training in the martial arts is necessary. Students must be in generally good health (with doctor's note if necessary). Students can participate to the level of strenuousness safe for their current health status.
 
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None