PHED 18B

About this course

Focuses on the understanding and transition of body alignment in stillness to dynamic alignment during the Taijiquan form practice. Emphasizes maintaining the body alignment during movements and through motion with natural breathing. External movements guiding the internal energy flow exercises (Hun Yuan Qigong) and a series of connected spiral movements (Silk Reeling Exercises) will be taught, as well as mind body awareness. Practice of second section of Chen-style Taijiquan Lao Jia (Old Frame) first routine to facilitate the development of the body-ground connection.

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.”

Transfer pathways that use PHED 18B

ASSIST maps PHED 18B to a requirement in 5 published pathways from Foothill College.

• Leadership StudiesFoothill → Humboldt 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 DanceFoothill → CSU Northridge