LWA 122 - Fencing I

1. Describe and explain the concepts and components of Fencing I.
   1. Describe the history of the sport of fencing.
   2. Describe the fundamental purpose of the sport of fencing.
   3. Describe and explain the rules for the sport of fencing.
   4. Describe and explain the rules of etiquette for the sport of fencing.
   5. Describe and explain the safety rules for the sport of fencing.
   6. List the mental and social benefits of the sport of fencing.
   7. Describe and explain the fundamental differences between a Foil, Epee, and Saber and the scoring targets of each.
   8. Define the following fencing terms:
      1. Absence of blade
      2. Advance
      3. Attack
      4. Ballestra
      5. Beat
      6. Bird
      7. Change of Engagement
      8. Disengage
      9. Feint
      10. Feeble
      11. Fleche
      12. Forte
      13. Lunge
      14. Mash
      15. On Guard
      16. Parry
      17. Pommel
      18. Right of Way
      19. Riposte
      20. Salute
      21. Strip
      22. Thrust
      23. Touch
   9. Describe the fitness benefits of participating in the sport of fencing.
   10. Identify personal health risks through physical and written assessment.
   11. Develop a personal wellness plan to enhance current health or to decrease current health risks as they relate to chronic disease.
2. Demonstrate the concepts and components of Fencing.
   1. Demonstrate the following basic skills of the sport of fencing:
      1. The ?On Guard? position
      2. Proper holding of the foil
      3. The Salute
      4. Advance and retreat footwork
      5. The Thrust
      6. The Lunge
      7. Parries (4,6, 7, & 8)
      8. A Ballestra
      9. A Fleche
   2. Demonstrate simple attacks.
   3. Demonstrate simple parries.
   4. Demonstrate the proper procedures necessary to begin and finish a fencing match.
   5. Demonstrate the proper care and handling of the fencing equipment.
   6. Demonstrate the proper application of fencing rules during a match.
   7. Demonstrate knowledge of fitness and wellness research and concepts as they directly relate to quality and quantity of life.
   8. Demonstrate and practice safe and effective techniques of fitness and wellness activities.