I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Circuit Training
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1502
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This is a course designed to develop cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, and muscular strength. A circuit of selectorized weight machines and aerobic stations will be used. It allows each individual an appropriate starting point and rate of progression.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1502 - Circuit Training
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1502 - Circuit Training
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 and Technical College
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PHED 1122 Circuit Training
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1
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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 |
Match different exercises with specific muscle groups. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Identify basic muscle groups and their functions.
|
|
|
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of correct weight lifting techniques.
|
|
|
Identify their bodies’ strengths and weaknesses.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
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1. Overview
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A. Safety in the weight room
B. Pre/Post body Assessments
C. Pre/Post body composition
D. Health issues
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|
2. Selecting appropriate machines for:
|
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A. Bicep
B. Triceps
C. Chest
D. Legs
E. Abdomen
|
|
3. Alternating workouts
|
|
4. Super sets
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5. Pyramid set
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2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
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1. Pre/post body composition
2. Pre/post body composition
|
|
3. Selecting appropriate machines for:
A. Bicep
B. Triceps
C. Chest
D. Legs
E. Abdomens
|
|
4. Super sets
|
|
5. Pyramids sets
|
|
6. Maxing out
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Circuit Training
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PHED 1502
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This is a course designed to develop cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, and muscular strength. A circuit of selectorized weight machines and aerobic stations will be used. It allows each individual an appropriate starting point and rate of progression.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PHED 1502 - Circuit Training
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PHED 1502 - Circuit Training
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 and Technical College
|
PHED 1122 Circuit Training
|
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. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Identify basic muscle groups and their functions.
|
|
|
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of correct weight lifting techniques.
|
|
|
Identify their bodies’ strengths and weaknesses.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
1. Overview
|
|
A. Safety in the weight room
B. Pre/Post body Assessments
C. Pre/Post body composition
D. Health issues
|
|
2. Selecting appropriate machines for:
|
|
A. Bicep
B. Triceps
C. Chest
D. Legs
E. Abdomen
|
|
3. Alternating workouts
|
|
4. Super sets
|
|
5. Pyramid set
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
1. Pre/post body composition
2. Pre/post body composition
|
|
3. Selecting appropriate machines for:
A. Bicep
B. Triceps
C. Chest
D. Legs
E. Abdomens
|
|
4. Super sets
|
|
5. Pyramids sets
|
|
6. Maxing out
|