THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER
Physical Activity 125
Weight Training
II. SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
2 semester credit hours
III. CATALOG DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE
Various weight training programs presented. Emphasis on the safe use of the Universal Weight machine, understanding the principles of training, and the development of individual fitness goals. May be repeated for credit. One hour and two one-hour labs.
IV. GOALS/OBJECTIVES
The student will:
1. Learn proper safety techniques associated with weight training.
2. Practice proper warm-up and cool-down procedures.
3. Actively participate in individualized exercise programs with/without weights and an aerobic program to increase their cardiovascular efficiency.
4. Demonstrate proper lifting techniques, and will progress to different systems of lifting as the class progresses.
5. Devise goals for themselves and the proper exercises required to meet those goals.
6. Be able to identify specific muscles and muscle groups.
V. COURSE CONTENT
1. Safety techniques associated with proper weight training programs.
2. Participation in an individualized male/female weight exercise program and aerobic activities to increase overall body cardiovascular efficiency.
3. Knowledge of proper weight lifting technique(s) and implementation into the weight training program.
4. Affected muscle groups of the weight training program.
VI. ASSESSMENT
See appendices for individual instructors’ evaluation procedures.
Any student eligible for and requesting academic accommodations due to a disability is requested to provide a letter of accommodation from PACE or Student Academic Support Center within the first two weeks of the semester.
VII. TEXTBOOK
None
VIII. PREREQUISITES
None
IX. PROGRAM IN WHICH COURSE IN REQUIRED
None - meets elective hours for all degree programs
X. APPENDICES
Mark Meinhart
Donley Canary
Shawn Carver
Jason James
Charlie Rayburn
Trevor Lydic
Craig Roberts