Exercise and Sport Studies 920 - FENCING II

Sectioned course. Building on skills learned in Fencing I (Foil) epee and sabre and the differences between each style is taught. The class covers footwork, positions, offense, defense and tactics particular to each weapon. It incorporates dynamic stretching and plyometric training to improve students' fitness with emphasis on partner drills and bouting, leading to in-class tournaments. Students also learn about the world of competitive fencing from local events to World Cups and the Olympics. Prerequisite: Fencing I or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 10.