KINE-1145 Weight Training I


Ursula Papandrea

Credit Summer 2024


Section(s)

KINE-1145-003 (83866)
LEC NRG ONL DIL

LAB MTuWTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm NRG NRG2 2108

KINE-1145-007 (95040)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

LAB DIL ONL DIL

Course Requirements

Weight Training: Designed to help students identify and understand the benefits of weight training and how weight training affects the body. Students will also be able to design and develop a balanced weight training program to meet their needs.  ACC Catalog/prerequisites: none

This class is an activity and participation course; the specific task/exercise(s) for students to complete will be demonstrated. Students will then complete the task/exercise(s) to the best of their ability. 

There are no prerequisites to take this class. Recommended to be aware of personal fitness level.


 



Readings

Weight Training for Life, James L. Hesson, 9781111581893 *textbook not required*



Course Subjects

Weight Training with an emphasis on general strength training and related exercises.
The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of the activity. By actively participating in an activity class, the student may gain health benefits such as increased cardiovascular endurance, improved body composition, increased flexibility, increased muscular endurance and increased muscular strength. Participating in activity classes leads to a healthier lifestyle.


Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  1. To learn the rules, fundamental skills, history and safety of weight training.
  2. To understand the structure, physiological, and performance effects of weight training.
  3. To improve physical fitness through weight training and conditioning.
  4. To guide students in planning an individualized weight training program.

 


Office Hours

M T W Th 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM NRG

NOTE Please email ugarza@austincc.edu to arrange an appointment.

Published: 05/27/2024 22:02:11