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 for progressive, fundamental conditioning of the body for health, strength, and physique through systematic use of free weights, strength training machines and other various exercises.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
No placement tests required |
Score: |
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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:
Rochester Community/Technical College- PHED 1127 Body Toning, 1 credit
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):
Athletic Coaching Certificate
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 reading and listening skills |
Identify major muscle groups and their functions. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the use and benefits 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:
- Students will be able to conduct basic fitness assessments, including strength, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance evaluations;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of and how to properly elevate your heart rate;
- Demonstrate how to develop and implement an individualized strength training and/or muscular endurance program;
- Demonstrate proficiency in various body conditioning exercises and techniques through hands-on practice; and
- Cultivate a personal commitment to lifelong physical fitness and wellness.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of free weights and other strength training equipment, including how to safely use and operate the equipment
2. Understand the risks that are inherent to a weight room/gym environment and how to avoid and/or deal with them
3. Understand how the human body works in regard to its various muscle groups and how to properly exercise those muscles in sequence
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Learn proper techniques and exercises for strengthening various muscle groups
2. Develop a workout plan that is going to be personalized to fit your needs/goals
3. Learn the difference between concentric, eccentric, and isometric exercises
4. Utilize proper and effective Total-Body, High Intensity Interval Training, Progressive Dynamic, and Injury-Prevention warm up routines
5. Understand the various phases of workouts including Hypertrophy, Unload, Strength, Power, and Speed