Chabot College
Fall 2001
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
WEIGHT TRAINING FOR EVERYONE
Catalog Description:
PHED 2WFE- Weight Training for Everyone
May be repeated 3 times
1 unit
Developing strength, muscular endurance and flexibility through the use of a weight training circuit.
Three hours of lab.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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provide a baseline from which to develop a weight lifting plan;
make adjustments to existing programs;
establish appropriate training volumes and intensities;
establish intermediate and long-term goals;
help to determine which components of fitness need emphasis;
identify weak points that may result from disuse or injury;
identify strong points that might be emphasized with new training procedures;
provide quantitative feedback on progress in meeting goals;
provide information on health status that may suggest referral to a physician
demonstrate safe and effective use of the strength training equipment;
demonstrate an understanding of metabolism and its relationship to exercise;
perform and explain exercises that enhance flexibility.
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Personal goal setting
Care and safe use of exercising equipment
The three energy systems and their relationship to training
The relationship of muscular strength to overall health and well-being
Raising metabolism through strength and cardiovascular training
Chabot College
Course Outline for Weight Trainig For Everyone- PHED 2WFE, Page 2
Methods of Presentation:
1. Orientations
2. Demonstrations
3. Individualized instruction
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Class discussion and participation
b. Demonstration
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Participation
b. Assessment of Progress
Textbook:
Quick Guide to the Internet for Health, Opin, M. and Gotthotler, D., Allen & Bacon, 1999
Special Student Materials:
1. Appropriate physical education attire
2. Student ID card
3. Towel
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