Chabot College
September, 1995
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
WEIGHT TRAINING WITH FREE WEIGHTS
Catalog Description:
PHED 2 – Weight Training with Free Weights
1 unit
This course is designed to provide the student with more in-depth training concepts as it relates to muscular
strength in order to burn fat and endurance. The student will gain greater understanding into different types
of individualized training techniques. Individual differences will be considered as to the programs developed
for each student. The class will meet 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. become more knowledgeable about the principles of weight training;
2. learn the proper techniques of the basic form used in weight training programs;
3. become more physically fit, stronger and develop a greater workout capacity.
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:
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Satisfactory attendance for the duration of the course.
Self-evaluation by the student.
Training progress during the quarter.
Demonstration of specific skills.
A written examination covering lectures and demonstrations.
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Textbook:
None
Special Student Material:
Appropriate physical education attire.
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June, 1989
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