- Date:
- 30-MAY-2007
- Posted by:
- Curriculum Office
- Course Number:
- PE 181E
- Course Title:
- Circuit Weight Training 2-Coed
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 30
- Special Fee:
- $12
Course Description
Cardiopulmonary and strength fitness are maintained/improved through the use of multiple weight and aerobic stations, based on a structured time and rotation system.
Addendum to Course Description
Participants alternate between weight and aerobic stations as they work through the system. A variety of workout stations make up the circuit. Students are expected to warm up and cool down. Flexible class hours are available. Self testing for participants may be offered as a part of this class.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Improve physical conditioning.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Attendance and participation records
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- Benefits of circuit training
- Care and use of weight equipment
- Target heart rate
- Warm-up and cool-down
- Components of fitness
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- Practice warm-up and cool-down activities
- Operate weight room equipment safely using proper technique
- Choose proper machine adjustments in relation to skeletal structure
- Apply weight room safety rules to workout routine
- Operate weight room computer appropriately
