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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Strength Training for Women
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1523
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
An introduction to the weight room and its uses as well as a comprehensive approach to strength training for women of all ages.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1523 - Strength Training for Women
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1523 - Strength Training for Women
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
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. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Demonstrate increased strength and/or endurance
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Identify basic muscle groups and their functions
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Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of weight room techniques
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Gain awareness of their own bodies’ strengths and weaknesses
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
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I. Overview
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A. Safety in the weight room
B. Assessing strength
C. Assessing Body Composition
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II. Dumbbell workouts
A. Biceps
B. Triceps
C. Chest
D. Shoulders
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III. Circuit Training variations
A. At the machines
B. On your own
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IV. Core workouts
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V. Lower body workouts
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VI. Upper body workouts
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VII. Alternating workouts
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VIII. Pyramid Training
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IX. Compound sets
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X. Supersets
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2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
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I. Overview
A. Assessing strength
B. Assessing body composition
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|
II. Dumbbell workouts
A. Biceps
B. Triceps
C. Chest
D. Shoulders
|
|
III. Circuit Training variations
A. At the machines
B. On your own
|
|
IV. Core workouts
|
|
V. Lower body workouts
|
|
VI. Upper body workouts
|
|
VII. Alternating workouts
|
|
VIII. Pyramid Training
|
|
IX. Compound sets and supersets
|
|
X. Exercising to Fatigue
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I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Strength Training for Women
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1523
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
An introduction to the weight room and its uses as well as a comprehensive approach to strength training for women of all ages.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1523 - Strength Training for Women
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1523 - Strength Training for Women
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
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. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Demonstrate increased strength and/or endurance
|
|
|
Identify basic muscle groups and their functions
|
|
|
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of weight room techniques
|
|
|
Gain awareness of their own bodies’ strengths and weaknesses
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Overview
|
A. Safety in the weight room
B. Assessing strength
C. Assessing Body Composition
|
|
|
|
II. Dumbbell workouts
A. Biceps
B. Triceps
C. Chest
D. Shoulders
|
|
III. Circuit Training variations
A. At the machines
B. On your own
|
|
IV. Core workouts
|
|
V. Lower body workouts
|
|
VI. Upper body workouts
|
|
VII. Alternating workouts
|
|
VIII. Pyramid Training
|
|
IX. Compound sets
|
|
X. Supersets
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
I. Overview
A. Assessing strength
B. Assessing body composition
|
|
II. Dumbbell workouts
A. Biceps
B. Triceps
C. Chest
D. Shoulders
|
|
III. Circuit Training variations
A. At the machines
B. On your own
|
|
IV. Core workouts
|
|
V. Lower body workouts
|
|
VI. Upper body workouts
|
|
VII. Alternating workouts
|
|
VIII. Pyramid Training
|
|
IX. Compound sets and supersets
|
|
X. Exercising to Fatigue
|