I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Body Conditioning
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1521
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course provides progressive fundamental conditioning of the body for health, strength, and physique through systematic use of free weights.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1521 - Body Conditioning
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1521 - Body Conditioning
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
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Name of Institution
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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Rochester Community/Technical College
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PHED 1127 Body Toning
|
1
|
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:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- AA Degree Fitness for Life Course
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Identify major muscle groups and their functions |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Demonstrate different exercises for specific muscle groups |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the use of different computerized work-out programs |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Understand and demonstrate a good and appropriate work-out program according to body type
|
|
|
Develop their own work-out program according to body type
|
|
|
Understand how to develop a strength program
|
|
|
Demonstrate increased strength
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
1. Overview
A. Safety and correct lifting techniques
B. Exercise vs body groups
C. Reps and sets for correct outcome
D. Different body types
E. Spotters and there correct techniques to prevent injuries
|
|
2. Applying weight lifting principles to your life
A. Setting realistic goals
B. Setting up a proper strength program for you
C. Achieving one’s goal
|
|
3. Heavy dumbbell workouts
|
|
A. Biceps
|
|
B. Triceps
|
|
C. Chest
|
|
D. Shoulders
|
|
E. Back
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
1. Proper warm-up before lifting
2. Proper lifting techniques and breathing technique
3. chest, shoulders, back, arms, legs, abs exercises
4. Proper sets and reps to meet goals
5. Proper stretching of body parts
6. Assessing Pre/Post Body Composition
7. Pre/Post Body Assessment
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Body Conditioning
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1521
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course provides progressive fundamental conditioning of the body for health, strength, and physique through systematic use of free weights.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1521 - Body Conditioning
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1521 - Body Conditioning
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Rochester Community/Technical College
|
PHED 1127 Body Toning
|
1
|
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:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- AA Degree Fitness for Life Course
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Identify major muscle groups and their functions |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the use of different computerized work-out programs |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Understand and demonstrate a good and appropriate work-out program according to body type
|
|
|
Develop their own work-out program according to body type
|
|
|
Understand how to develop a strength program
|
|
|
Demonstrate increased strength
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
1. Overview
A. Safety and correct lifting techniques
B. Exercise vs body groups
C. Reps and sets for correct outcome
D. Different body types
E. Spotters and there correct techniques to prevent injuries
|
|
2. Applying weight lifting principles to your life
A. Setting realistic goals
B. Setting up a proper strength program for you
C. Achieving one’s goal
|
|
3. Heavy dumbbell workouts
|
|
A. Biceps
|
|
B. Triceps
|
|
C. Chest
|
|
D. Shoulders
|
|
E. Back
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
1. Proper warm-up before lifting
2. Proper lifting techniques and breathing technique
3. chest, shoulders, back, arms, legs, abs exercises
4. Proper sets and reps to meet goals
5. Proper stretching of body parts
6. Assessing Pre/Post Body Composition
7. Pre/Post Body Assessment
|