CRMJ 2090 - Defensive Tactics

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Criminal Justice

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

2 Credit(s)
This course provides the student with the basic principles and tactics of unarmed self-defense, and how to defend against physical attack, control aggressive behavior, and how to arrest/subdue an individual using the minimum amount of force. The course is graded pass (P) or no pass (NP). This is course 1 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation# CTBPO P/NP

2 Lab Hour(s)

1 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech	Role Play Assignment; Oral Communication VALUE Rubric Week 14,15
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate a proper interview stance which includes maintaining proper distance.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16 Role Play- Weeks 14,15
2. Demonstrate the proper verbalization techniques to be used before, during, and after a physical encounter.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16 Role Play- Weeks 14,15
3. Demonstrate the ability to protect the head, torso, and groin areas from punching, grabbing, and kicking attacks.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
4. Provide a diagram(s) of the human body; identify the most vital areas of attack on the human body which could result in serious injury or death.	Worksheet; Weeks 14,14 Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
5. Demonstrate the ability to strike and kick a target area.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
6. Demonstrate the ability to apply control techniques and come-along holds.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
7. Demonstrate the ability to place a suspect on the ground using take-downs or throws.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
8. Demonstrate the ability to defend against an attack while lying in the prone position.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
9. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a pat-down search and custodial arrest search.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
10. Demonstrate the ability to properly handcuff suspects in the standing, kneeling, and prone positions, and to proper handcuff removal.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
11. Demonstrate the ability to protect and maintain control of a weapon.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16
12. Demonstrate the ability to evade, counter, and disarm an attacker armed with a knife, club, gun, or other weapon.	Demonstrations-Weeks 15,16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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