Prerequisite: Open to all students

Level: 9 th-12 th

Credits: .5 – Physical Education

Additional: This course is accepted as a .5 physical education credit for h.s. graduation

This course is accepted as a .5 elective credit for college admission

This course is not eligible for credit by the NCAA

Course Description

This course is a weight lifting and fitness class. The goal of this class is to introduce weight lifting as a method of fitness for life, to increase each student’s knowledge of weight training, to teach each student proper weight-room safety and weight-lifting techniques, to expose each student to different training methods. It is also designed to improve strength, prevent injuries, and learn the benefits of weight training for a lifetime of fitness.

Course Objectives/Goals

Increase muscle contractile force.
Increase tendon tensile strength.
Increase bone strength.
Increase ligament tensile strength
Increase muscle fiber size.
Increase muscle fiber endurance
Increase joint flexibility
Increase blood flow and circulation
Increase performance capacity in sports and recreational activities.
Decrease risk of injury in sports and recreational activities.
Decrease stress levels.
Students will demonstrate proper technique when performing weight training exercises.
Students will identify primary muscle groups used in weight training exercises.

Course Outline

Weight/Resistance Training
Types of Resistance Training:
Machines
Free weights
Traditional Exercises
Olympic Lifts
Body Weight Exercises
Types of Weight Training Workouts
Total Body
Split Routines
Upper Body/Lower Body
Push/Pull
Super Sets
Circuit Training
Fitness Components
Aerobic/Cardiovascular
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
Major Muscle Groups
Lower Body
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gluteus, Gastric
Upper Body
Pectorals, Latisimus Dorsi, Deltoids, Biceps, Triceps
Flexibility
Upper/Lower/Core Stretches
Weight Tracking/Fitness Tracking
Students will keep a writing record of weight training workouts and Cardiovascular/Plyometric workouts

Teaching Methods

This class will be taught through demonstration, lecture, and student experimentation.

Assessment

Student participation, which includes physical effort, mental effort, and proper dress.
Quizzes and Practical Exams testing kids on knowledge of equipment, safety, identifying lifts, and muscle groups.



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Prerequisite: Open to all students Level: 9 th-12 th Credits: .5 – Physical Education Additional: This course is accepted as a .5 physical education credit for h.s. graduation This course is accepted as a .5 elective credit for college admission This course is not eligible for credit by the NCAA Course Description This course is a weight lifting and fitness class. The goal of this class is to introduce weight lifting as a method of fitness for life, to increase each student’s knowledge of weight training, to teach each student proper weight-room safety and weight-lifting techniques, to expose each student to different training methods. It is also designed to improve strength, prevent injuries, and learn the benefits of weight training for a lifetime of fitness. Course Objectives/Goals Increase muscle contractile force. Increase tendon tensile strength. Increase bone strength. Increase ligament tensile strength Increase muscle fiber size. Increase muscle fiber endurance Increase joint flexibility Increase blood flow and circulation Increase performance capacity in sports and recreational activities. Decrease risk of injury in sports and recreational activities. Decrease stress levels. Students will demonstrate proper technique when performing weight training exercises. Students will identify primary muscle groups used in weight training exercises. Course Outline Weight/Resistance Training Types of Resistance Training: Machines Free weights Traditional Exercises Olympic Lifts Body Weight Exercises Types of Weight Training Workouts Total Body Split Routines Upper Body/Lower Body Push/Pull Super Sets Circuit Training Fitness Components Aerobic/Cardiovascular Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition Major Muscle Groups Lower Body Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gluteus, Gastric Upper Body Pectorals, Latisimus Dorsi, Deltoids, Biceps, Triceps Flexibility Upper/Lower/Core Stretches Weight Tracking/Fitness Tracking Students will keep a writing record of weight training workouts and Cardiovascular/Plyometric workouts Teaching Methods This class will be taught through demonstration, lecture, and student experimentation. Assessment Student participation, which includes physical effort, mental effort, and proper dress. Quizzes and Practical Exams testing kids on knowledge of equipment, safety, identifying lifts, and muscle groups.