12/21/2024 5:07:48 PM	KFIT 8.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2016	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KFIT 8.1	Title:  BEGINNING WEIGHT LIFTING
Full Title:  Beginning Weight Lifting
Last Reviewed:2/6/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25

Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PHYED 38

Catalog Description:

Weight lifting for the purpose of establishing  muscular strength and fitness. In addition to various weight lifting techniques, this class may also include other components of fitness.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Weight lifting for the purpose of establishing  muscular strength and fitness. In addition to various weight lifting techniques, this class may also include other components of fitness.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1983	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1983	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Independently use weight room equipment and weight lifting techniques to safely and successfully engage in weight lifting activities.

2.  Apply basic nutritional concepts

3.  Apply weight training techniques for specific fitness and strength related goals

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student will:

1. Identify basic musculo-skeletal anatomy.

2. Demonstrate proper skills in use of equipment and in weight lifting techniques.

3. Incorporate basic nutritional concepts in relation to a weight lifting program.

4. Explain the use of specific muscle groups in relation to various weight lifting exercises.

5. Construct personalized weight training programs based on analysis of personal levels of fitness and goals.

Topics and Scope

I.    Basic musculo-skeletal anatomy of major muscle groups

II.   General weight training principles:

     A. Technique and form

     B. Safety

III.  Muscle Groups:

     A. Legs

     B. Chest

     C. Shoulders

     D. Back

     E. Core

IV.  Weight lifting techniques:

      A. Strength

      B. Size

      C. Endurance

      D. Power

V.    Basic nutritional concepts in relation to a weight lifting program.

VI.   Developing a weight lifting program.

Optional Topics:

I..    Cardio Vascular Fitness

II.    Core Training

III.   Heart rate and how it relates to different levels of fitness

Assignments:

Students are required to spend an additional one hour per week outside of class working on one or more of the assignmenrs listed below; or other assignment as directed by the instructor.

In-class assignments:

1. Weight lifting workouts

2. Development of a personalized weight lifting program

3. Identify personal weight lifting goals

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 25 - 40%
Performance of weight lifting exercises
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 15 - 25%
Multiple choice, True/false
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 60%
Attendance and Participation in class, the completion of out of class workouts, and the development of a personalized weight lifting program

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition

Human Kinetcs

2013

Instructor prepared materials

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