Wayland Baptist University
Plainview Campus
School of Education
Exercise and Sport Science
Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically
challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and
service to God and humankind.
Course Number and Title: EXSS 1114-01
Weight Training
Term: Spring 2015
Instructor: Mr. Shiloh Posey, (806) 291-3830, sposey@wbu.edu
Office Hours: West Athletic Complex - Contact for appointment
Days, Time, Location: Monday / Wednesday, 8:00-8:50
Laney Activity Center/ Wood Building
Course Description: Theory and application of a variety of exercises and programs enhancing
hypertrophy, strength, power and muscular endurance.
Prerequisite: None
Textbook: None
Course Outcomes:
 Complete daily journal entry and record each day’s workout in relation to personal goals
and general sense of well-being
 Demonstrate a mastery of proper weightlifting technique, and a working knowledge of
personal fitness and issues related to personal exercise
 Improve personal fitness level based on personal abilities and goals
Attendance Policy: Each student is strongly encouraged to attend every class period.
Note: You are allowed three excused absences. Each additional absence will count for one letter grade from
your final point total. Journal entries are worth 10 points each and need to include each day’s workout as well
as the comments for each day. Partial completion of a daily journal entry will NOT be counted. of Also,
come prepared to participate each day by dressing appropriately. (i.e. T-shirts, shorts, sweats, tennis shoes,
etc.). *Tardies in excess of 10 minutes after scheduled start time will be considered an absence, unless there is
an emergency, and you contact me at that time, NOT after the fact.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty:
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Wayland students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic
honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating,
such as possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. Disciplinary
action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the faculty member assigned to the course. The
faculty member is charged with assessing the gravity of any case of academic dishonesty and with
giving sanctions to any student involved. The faculty member involved will file a record of the offense
and the punishment imposed with the dean of the division, campus dean, and the provost/academic vice
president. Any student who has been penalized for academic dishonesty has the right to appeal the
judgment or the penalty assessed.
Plagiarism
“Plagiarism — The attempt to represent the work of another, as it may relate to written or oral works,
computer-based work, mode of creative expression (i.e. music, media or the visual arts), as the product
of one's own thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a
fellow student.
1. When a student submits oral or written work for credit that includes the words, ideas, or data of
others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and
specific references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through use of quotation marks as
well. By placing one’s name on work submitted for credit, the student certifies the originality of
all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgements. A student will avoid being
charged with plagiarism if there is an acknowledgement of indebtedness.”
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Disability statement - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the
policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational
program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator
of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 2913765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
Course requirements and grading criteria:
 Two written exams based on information provided by the instructor
(100 points / exam = 200 points)
TEST DATES: MID- TERM & FINAL----TBA
 Personal Fitness Journal ( 250 points)
 Attendance / Effort ( 150 points)
Grading:
A= 600-551 points
B= 550-451 points
C= 450-301 points
D= 300-201 points
F= 200 or below
**Subject to change**
Meet Monday in Laney Center and Wednesday in Wood Building (Weight Room Annex)
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
Class will be held on (date/time) in (classroom location) unless otherwise noted
Week of
Topics/ Activities/Assignments
Jan. 12
Course Overview and Syllabus Explanation
Jan 19
Jan 26
Feb 2
NO CLASS (MLK Day) / General Weight Room Safety
-Fitness Goals/Developing Strength Programs
Bench Press Technique & Safety/Upper Body Muscle Groups
Feb 9
Upper Body Aux Lifts/Upper Body Muscle Groups
Feb 16
Squat Technique & Safety/Lower Body Muscle Groups
Feb 23
Lower Body Aux Lifts/Lower Body Muscle Groups
March 2
REVIEW AND MID-TERM
March 9
SPRING BREAK
March 16
Hang Clean Technique & Safety/Dead Lift Technique & Safety
March 23
Peer Teaching (Bench Press & Safety)/Personal Strength Plan
March 30
Peer Teaching (Squat & Safety)/Personal Strength Plan
April 6
Peer Teaching (Hang Clean & Safety)/Personal Strength Plan
April 13
Peer Teaching (Dead Lift & Safety)/Personal Strength Plan
April 20
NO CLASS MONDAY
Final Exam Review
REVIEW and Final Exam
April 27