This course is focused on weightlifting designed to improve flexibility and muscle tone using universal machines and free weights. The course will also cover the basic functionality of the muscle groups in the lifts. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Seward County Community College physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Upon completion of this course, students will:
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- Demonstrate safe techniques for basic weightlifting on Universal machines and free weights.
- Demonstrate proper lifting and breathing techniques for all primary exercises, as well as proper spotting techniques.
- Evaluate the benefits of weight training.
- Identify and apply injury prevention principles related to weight training.
- Assess current personal fitness levels and set goals.
- Describe the major muscle groups and application to weight training.
- Evaluate the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance and identify weight-training methods of each.
- Improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility through participation in weight training.
- Assess common misconception and health risks pertaining to weight training, such as over-training, or use of anabolic steroids.
- Design a personal whole body-training program that meets individual needs and interests.
- Evaluate health-related fitness components: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition and stress management.
- Assess weight training in terms of fitness goals.
- Justify that weight training can be a lifelong activity that improves overall health.
- Learn proper techniques and forms of safe weight training.
- Learn how the muscle groups functions through stretching and lifting.
- Benefits of weight training.
- Injury prevention principles.
- Identify major muscle groups and their applications to weight training.
- Identify misconceptions and health risks involving weight training.
- Principles in designing weight training programs.
- Program Planning- combined stretching, weight training and circuit training for the individual.
- Written final exam and presentation of proper lifting techniques.
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Readings/articles
- Group discussions
- Individual testing
- Record keeping
- Demonstrations
- SCCC Weight Training Manual
- Videos
- Articles
- Handouts
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include attendance, work ethic, notebook, and tests.
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- SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by testing and applying students’ comprehension of rules, techniques, terminology, and safety in weight training.
- SCCC Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured through research and analyzing information needed for classroom assignments
- SCCC Outcome #9 will be assessed and measured by class participation, performance, and attendance.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.