Description:

Beginning foil fencing will provide the student with the fundamental rules and techniques of foil fencing. The student will utilize these skills in a fencing bout. The student will also be instructed in the rules and procedures of officiating foil fencing. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain basic foil concepts, skills, rules, and officiating.
2. Demonstrate the basics of foil under supervision of the instructor.
3. Demonstrate intermediate foil maneuvers under supervision of the instructor.
4. Demonstrate and explain officiating skills under supervision by the lead instructor.
5. Discuss foil competitions and demonstrate the modern sport of competitive fencing during a foul bout.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Basic Foil concepts
   A. Demonstrate the preparatory exercises
   B. Diagram the equipment used in foil
   C. Discuss and demonstrate safety issues
   D. Explain and demonstrate proper fencing attire, the weapons, and
equipment.
   E. Demonstrate the proper grip and salute.
   F. Demonstrate the “thrust to touch”,  maneuver
   G. Demonstrate the “thrust, advance to touch”, maneuver
	
II. Safety and Bladework
   A. Review and demonstrate safety issues to foil activity
   B. Demonstrate the “En Guarde”, maneuver
   C. Demonstrate proper footwork
   D. Demonstrate the “thrust - touch”, maneuver

III. Intermediate Foot and Bladework
   A. Review and demonstrate safety issues to foil activity
   B. Demonstrate the “thrust-parry-thrust”, exercises
   C. Demonstrate the “parry-riposte standing”, exercise
   D. Demonstrate the “parry-riposte, with lunge”, exercise
   E. Demonstrate the “straight line lunge”, exercise
   F. Demonstrate the “parry-riposte and straight thrust”, exercise
   G. Demonstrate the “counterriposte”, exercise
   H. Demonstrate and explain the “disengage”, drill.

IV. Judging and Officiating
   A. Discuss and explain the role of the director
   B. Discuss and explain the role of the judges
   C. Discuss and explain the rules
   D. Demonstrate officiating techniques

V. Bouting
   A. Demonstrate the core routine
   B. Demonstrate bouting
   C. Demonstrate bouting against the instructor

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-Class Physical demonstration of competencies  40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                             20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations                  20-30% of grade
Projects                                          0-10% of grade
                    Total:                         100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous exercise.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.