NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PED 111,  WEIGHT TRAINING I

 
 

INSTRUCTOR: MIRA SUDDRETH
OFFICE: 247 Colgan Hall
PHONE: (703) 257-6534
E-MAIL: msuddreth@nvcc.edu

TEXT:
Weight Training For Life, by James Hesson. Available in the Manassas Campus Bookstore.

REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP:
You will be required to purchase a limited membership at a designated gym for a fee of $30.00.

ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is a necessity! Regular attendance at classes is required. Absences equal to 20% of scheduled instructional time for a course will be defined as unsatisfactory progress unless the instructor has made other arrangements for the individual student to complete the course objectives. Any instructions missed and not made up will necessarily affect the grade of the student, regardless of the reason for the absence.

GRADING:
Two tests will be given. Each test will count 1/3 of your grade. The other 1/3 of your grade will come from your fitness assessment, attendance and class participation, and your 5 articles. You must take both tests to pass the course.
 
Test 1 100 points
Test 2 (final) 100 points
5 magazine articles (5 each) 25 points
Fitness assessment, class participation

(This includes the 10 workouts.)

75 points

Total Points
 
270 - 300 = A
240 - 269 = B
210 - 239 = C
180 - 209 = D

You can only make up two missed workouts unless there is some unusual circumstance. Talk to your instructor if you miss a workout.

PERSONAL HEALTH:
Any student who feels they have a physical impairment or related problems that may interfere with class participation, should inform the instructor as soon as possible. If you have a diagnosed and documented disability which may cause you to have difficulties with any portion of the requirements of this class, please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that arrangements for suitable alternatives or accommodations can be made.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Weight Training I focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. It teaches appropriate use of weight equipment, and basic guidelines for resistance exercises.

COURSE PURPOSE:
To give student knowledge and experience in progressive weight resistance training, as to how it affects one's physical fitness.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

MAGAZINE ARTICLES:
The articles should be related to weight training. No more than two articles from the same magazine. Summarize the article (1/2 page minimum). Give your opinion of the information and how or if you might use it (1/2 page minimum). Must be typed. Be sure to include the name of the article and the name of the magazine.

WORKOUT AT GYM:
While meeting at the designated gym, the student must do their workout at the scheduled class time (I want to see you exercising). Also, the student must stay and exercise for a minimum of one hour for each class that meets at the gym. Students should wear  appropriate clothing and shoes for their workout. Bring a small towel to clean your perspiration off the equipment, and be sure to re-rack all the weight plates after you use them. Students will check their name on the roll sheet at the front counter when they come to class, and they will put the date on the roll sheet when they come for the one drop-in time.

COURSE CONTENT:
Class Meeting                                     Topic                                                             Chapter
 
Week 1 Intro./ What, Who, and, Why
Questions, Concerns, and Answers
1
2
Week 2 Muscle Structure and Function
Warm up, Flexibility and Stretching
Safe and Effective Weight Training
3
4
5
Week 3 A Beginning Weight Training Program
Record Keeping and Progress (measurements)
A Formula for Success
Planning a Weight Training Program
( for measurements, dress in shorts and t-shirts)
6
14
15
16
Week 4 Test 1,  
Week 5 Workout at gym (meet at gym)  
Week 6 Workout at gym  
Week 7 Workout at gym  
Week 8 Workout at gym  
Week 9 Workout at gym  
Week 10 Workout at gym  
Week 11 Workout at gym  
Week 12 Workout at gym  
Week 13 Workout at gym
(You have through next week to complete all 10 workouts.)
 
Week 14 Nutrition, Rest, and Drugs (meet in classroom
Remeasuring - dress in shorts and t-shirts ( articles due)
13
Week 15 Test 2  

STUDENT CONDUCT:
All students will be held accountable for misconduct and for academic dishonesty as stated in the Student Handbook.

OFFICE HOURS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS.
 
 
 
 

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