HPER 154: Intermediate Weight Training

Credits 2 Class Hours4 lecture/lab
Description

This course is designed to help students identify and understand the benefits of weight training, how weight training affects the body, and learn intermediate level training routines for complete muscular development. Students will also learn how to design and develop a balanced weight training program to meet their needs and expands on skills learned in HPER 152: Weight Training.

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in HPER 152.

Semester Offered Spring
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Create a strength and conditioning program utilizing principles of intermediate weight training.
  2. Identify principles of lifting and muscles used in exercises.
  3. Demonstrate an improvement in physical fitness through participation in weight training and conditioning.
  4. Demonstrate proper form and spotting techniques for all lifts to ensure personal and group safety.
  5. Analyze the importance of a healthy diet in achieving wellness goals.