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Active as of Fall Semester 2019
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Weight Training
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1522
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
An advanced course in body conditioning and training with the use of free weights.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
No placement tests required |
Score: |
|
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1522 - Weight Training
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1522 - Weight Training
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Bemidji State University, Skills for Life: Weight Training PE 1300, 1 credit
Ridgewater Community and Technical College, Weight Training PE 104, 1 credit
III. Course Purpose
Other - If this course is not required in a program or is not part of the MN Transfer Curriculum, it may be used for the purpose(s) listed below:
AA Degree Fitness for Life Course
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Identify specific muscle groups for improvement. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the use of different computerized work-out programs. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Work in pairs to provide safe weight training procedures |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Understand and demonstrate a good and appropriate work-out program according to body type;
- Develop a work-out program appropriate for a specific body type;
- Demonstrate the safety standards, fundamentals, techniques and strategies of strength training, and integrate them into a personal program;
- Identify common training injuries, list preventive measures, and describe basic methods of rehabilitating injuries.
- Apply fundamental knowledge of benefits, adaptations and principles to resistance training programs; and
- Identify appropriate muscles, movements, and joint actions executed through various exercises.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Overview
- Safety and correct lifting techniques
- Exercise vs body groups
- Reps and sets for correct outcome
- Different body types
- Spotters and using correct techniques to prevent injuries
- Applying weight lifting principles to your life
- Setting realistic goals
- Setting up a proper program for you
- Achieving your goals
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Proper warm-up before lifting
- Proper lifting techniques and breathing technique
- Chest, shoulders, back, arms, legs, abs exercises
- Proper sets and reps to meet goals
- Proper stretching of body parts
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Weight Training
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1522
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
An advanced course in body conditioning and training with the use of free weights.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
No placement tests required |
Score: |
|
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1522 - Weight Training
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1522 - Weight Training
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Bemidji State University, Skills for Life: Weight Training PE 1300, 1 credit
Ridgewater Community and Technical College, Weight Training PE 104, 1 credit
III. Course Purpose
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
AA Degree Fitness for Life Course
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Identify specific muscle groups for improvement. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the use of different computerized work-out programs. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Work in pairs to provide safe weight training procedures |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Understand and demonstrate a good and appropriate work-out program according to body type;
- Develop a work-out program appropriate for a specific body type;
- Demonstrate the safety standards, fundamentals, techniques and strategies of strength training, and integrate them into a personal program;
- Identify common training injuries, list preventive measures, and describe basic methods of rehabilitating injuries.
- Apply fundamental knowledge of benefits, adaptations and principles to resistance training programs; and
- Identify appropriate muscles, movements, and joint actions executed through various exercises.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Overview
- Safety and correct lifting techniques
- Exercise vs body groups
- Reps and sets for correct outcome
- Different body types
- Spotters and using correct techniques to prevent injuries
- Applying weight lifting principles to your life
- Setting realistic goals
- Setting up a proper program for you
- Achieving your goals
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Proper warm-up before lifting
- Proper lifting techniques and breathing technique
- Chest, shoulders, back, arms, legs, abs exercises
- Proper sets and reps to meet goals
- Proper stretching of body parts