SRJC Course Outlines

12/8/2024 8:00:09 PMKFIT 8 Course Outline as of Summer 2022

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KFIT 8Title:  INTRO TO WEIGHT LIFTING  
Full Title:  Introduction to Weight Lifting
Last Reviewed:8/14/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled3.005 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25Total 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: 

Catalog Description:
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This introductory class is for first- time weight training students and will include an introduction to basic weight training techniques, fitness principles and nutrition.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This introductory class is for first- time weight training students and will include an introduction to basic weight training techniques, fitness principles and nutrition.
(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:TransferableEffective:Spring 2018Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2018Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Safely perform basic weight training exercises
2.  Apply basic nutritional concepts
3.  Apply basic fitness principles
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify basic anatomy
2. Demonstrate proper technique for basic weight training exercises
3. Understand basic nutritional concepts
4. Measure and monitor your heart rate

Topics and Scope
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I. General weight training principles:
    A. Technique and form
    B. Safety
II. Muscle Groups:
    A. Legs
    B. Chest
    C. Shoulders
    D. Back
    E. Core
III. Introduction to basic nutritional concepts in relation to a weight lifting
IV. Measuring and monitoring your heart rate
V.  Basic fitness principles

Assignments:
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Students are expected to spend an additional one and one-half hours per week outside of class on one or more of the following activities:
1. Weight lifting workouts
2. Development of a personalized weight lifting journal
3. Development of a personalized weight lifting program
4. 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
35 - 45%
Performance of weight lifting exercises
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
55 - 65%
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:
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Strength Training Anatomy. 3rd ed. Delavier, Frederic. Human Kinetics. 2010 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials

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