Faculty

KINE-1145 Weight Training I

Ursula Papandrea

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

KINE-1145-004 (17469)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

LAB DIL ONL DIL

KINE-1145-006 (17470)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

LAB DIL ONL DIL

KINE-1145-009 (26942)
LEC NRG ONL DIL

LAB MW 5:00pm - 6:15pm NRG NRG2 2108

KINE-1145-010 (26982)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

LAB DIL ONL DIL

Course Requirements

Course Description: 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)

You will maintain a daily training journal by recording your workout for each day. You will receive points per journal entry.

Grades are based on attendance, participation and answering weekly questions. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask me.

The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows:

Grades: A= 90-100 points

B= 80-89 points

C= 70-79 points

D= 60-69 points

F= 0-59 points

Points are earned per training journal submissions.

Readings

Text/Materials:

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

It is helpful to maintain a log of your training in order to monitor progress. You will turn in weekly journals of your activity.

Course Subjects

Course Outline/Calendar:

Each day’s class will consist of

General warm up and dynamic stretching.

Weight training exercises assigned by muscle group.

Core and trunk stabilization exercises.

Post training static or dynamic stretching.

*Training may be altered according to individual needs or requests.

You will learn various strengthening exercises throughout the semester. The day’s workout will be assigned in class and available also on blackboard. Each new exercise will be demonstrated in class. During the course, you should track your work.

*Training may be altered according to individual needs or requests.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes: Students will know what exercises will work what muscle groups. Students will be able to perform basic strength exercises to the best of their individual abilities.

Departmental Objectives:

1.To learn the rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of learning how to weight train.

2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.

3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.

Course Objectives:

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

Instructional Methodology

Instructional Methodology (Lecture/lab): 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. All content can also be accessed through Blackboard.

This course is an online course.