Ever since I found out that Chinese Universities had degree programs for martial arts, I’ve wonder if that would ever be possible here.
If you were to propose a degree program to a major university to create a well rounded knowledgeable martial arts capable of running his own school what would it consist of?
History, origin, philosophy and cultural impact rolled into one class for each of the following.
Kung fu 3 credits
Shaolin
Wu-Tang
Arts of the Imperial Palace
Arts of the professional army
Folk arts
Japanese arts 3 credits
Sumo
Akijujitsu
Jujitsu
Judo
Aikido
Korean arts 3 credits
Tae kwon do
Hwarng do
Okinawan Karate 3 credits
European arts 3 credits
Sambo
Savate
Boxing
Greek-o-Roman wrestling
American arts 3 credits
Capeoira
BJJ
Kempo
Jeet kune do
South East Asia 3 credits
Kali, ect
Muay Tai
Burmese Boxing
Modern Martial sports 3 credits
MMA
Kick boxing
San Shou
UFC
Modern Professional and Military Arts 3 credits
Krav maga
World History of unarmed warfare 3 credits
Business courses 12 credit hrs
Practical Applications of Martial arts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
One per semester
Plus course common to physical education
Rape Aggression Defense
Methods and Techniques of Gymnastics
History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
Sports Officiating
Anatomical Foundations of Human Activity
Leadership Practicum
Movement Theory and Motor Development
Physiology of Exercise, plus lab
Human Kinesiology, plus lab
Psycho-Social Aspects of Human Activity
Methods of Teaching Physical Education
Tests and Measurements in Physical Education
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport
Facilities Planning and Design
Gender Issues in Education and Sport
Physical Education: Student Teaching Internship
What else? Why wouldn't a university do?
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