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PHED 18
BEGINNING TAI CHI (TAIJI) · 1 unit · used in 8 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Introduces the fundamentals and principles of Taijiquan. Emphasizes body alignment in stillness with natural breathing and its relationship to mind-body awareness. Traditional Chen-style Taijiquan Lao Jia (Old Frame) first routine and the standing posture with breathing exercises (Wuji Qigong) will be practiced to facilitate the development of basic body strength and mind-body coordination.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCPHED 18BEGINNING TAI CHI (TAIJI)Open1 section · 3 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20866 · 01Open · 3
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: This course is included in the Combatives family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHED 19A.”
Transfer pathways that use PHED 18
ASSIST maps PHED 18 to a requirement in 8 published pathways from Foothill College.
- Leadership StudiesFoothill → Humboldt State
- Kinesiology, Preparation for TeachingFoothill → San Jose State
- KinesiologyFoothill → San Jose State
- KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in Applied Fitness, Active Lifestyle, Strength, and ConditioningFoothill → CSU Northridge
- KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in Sports StudiesFoothill → CSU Northridge
- KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in Exercise ScienceFoothill → CSU Northridge
- KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in Physical EducationFoothill → CSU Northridge
- KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in DanceFoothill → CSU Northridge
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