Chabot College
June, 1989
Course Outline for Physical Education 1
WEIGHT TRAINING
Catalog Description:
PHED 1WT – Weight Training
0.5 unit
This course is designed to improve the student's physical condition through a series of progressive
resistance exercises. The material and course content is based on the principles of weight training that have
been found to be effective for beginning students. Individual variances in physique, ability and desire
provide the instructor with a wide range of teaching approaches. The class will meet 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. promote interest in weight training as a carry-over activity;
2. learn the fundamental weight training techniques;
3. develop a more advanced form of muscular strength and endurance.
Course Content:
1. Safety factors and conduct in the weight room.
2. Care and use of equipment.
3. Demonstration of basic weight training exercises for the various body parts:
a. Stomach.
b. Legs.
c. Back.
d. Chest.
e. Shoulders.
f. Arms.
4. Explanation and demonstration of the various resistive exercise machines.
Methods of Presentation:
The course is presented by the lecture-demonstration method. Each principle, lift, technique and theory
shall be presented to the class as a whole. Individualized programs will be set up by the student with the
approval of the instructor.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Satisfactory attendance for the duration of the course.
Self-evaluation by the student.
Training progress during the quarter.
Demonstration of specific skills.
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Textbook:
None
Special Student Material:
Appropriate physical education attire.
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