4/19/2024 8:14:38 AM	PHYED 38 Course Outline as of Fall 2009	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PHYED 38	Title:  WEIGHT LIFTING
Full Title:  Weight Lifting with Free Weights
Last Reviewed:2/6/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	4.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	70.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 70.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PHYED 38.1

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 cardio and core workouts.

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 cardio and core workouts.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total

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: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course students will be able to;

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.   Developng 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:

In-class assignments:

1. Weight lifting workouts

2. Development of a personalized weight lifting program

3. Identify personal weight lifting goals

 

Out of class assignments:

Independent free weight workout for 1 hour per week per unit

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:

Instructor prepared materials

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