Instruction and practice of skills and strategy in weight
training and acquisition of fitness knowledge.
Athena Title
Intro to Weight Training
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamental skills of weight training.
Students will gain an appreciation for weight training as a way to exercise and improve overall health in life.
Students will understand the importance of physical activity as it relates to a healthy lifestyle.
Students will be able to demonstrate their basic knowledge of health-related fitness topics, such as benefits of physical activity and exercise, the FITT principle, goal-setting, mental health and exercise, wellness and nutrition.
Students will design a personal workout program based on their goals.
Topical Outline
Equipment and safety considerations
Goals and record keeping
Designing a workout
Chest exercises
Shoulder exercises
Back exercises
Legs exercises
Biceps exercises
Triceps exercises
Health and fitness-related topics: Benefits of physical activity and exercise
Health and fitness-related topics: Healthy lifestyle
Health and fitness-related topics: Goal Setting (SMART Approach)
Health and fitness-related topics: Nutrition
Health and fitness-related topics: Mental health and wellness
Health and fitness-related topics: Dimensions of wellness
