PHIL 13
Boxing Winter 2019

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Boxing is one of the world’s oldest sports, and there are 3000 year old artistic representations of boxing from ancient Egypt. The history of boxing in the United States during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries reflects the history of the nation. Issues of class, ethnicity, race, and gender have played a central role in the sport. Stories about boxing also play a central role in the popular culture. In this course we will look at some treatments of boxing by social historians, examine some depictions of boxing in documentary and dramatic films, and watch some classic fights. We will also learn some of the fundamental skills involved in boxing. Training as a boxer will give men and women a better appreciation of the physical demands involved. Four days a week we will engage in an intensive training regimen working on basic punching technique, footwork, defense and conditioning. The workouts will involve minimal contact, but will be physically demanding. Students will need to purchase boxing gloves, handwraps, and a jump rope.
The Class: Limit: 20
Grading: pass/fail only
Requirements/Evaluation: evaluation will be based on attendance, participation, and a 10-page final paper
Prerequisites: none
Enrollment Preferences: discretion of the instructor
Materials/Lab Fee: $150
Attributes: EXPE Experiential Education Courses

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