SRJC Course Outlines

3/18/2024 7:40:53 PMKFIT 8.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2016

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KFIT 8.1Title:  BEGINNING WEIGHT LIFTING  
Full Title:  Beginning Weight Lifting
Last Reviewed:2/6/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled3.006 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:  PHYED 38

Catalog Description:
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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: Untitled document
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:TransferableEffective:Spring 1983Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 1983Inactive:
 
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:
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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
 

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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
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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:
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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:
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Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition
Human Kinetcs
2013
Instructor prepared materials

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