PE 130 - Strength and Resistance and Training I

1 CR

A fitness course to assist students with their personal exercise goals related to strength and resistance training within the campus fitness center. This course introduces the principles of increasing levels of strength and endurance for the student. Instruction of correct lifting techniques using free weight equipment, machines, safety, circuit training, setting up individual weight training workouts, and combining flexibility and endurance within workouts are covered.

Topics covered will be: free weights, machines and cables, balance & functional equipment (bands, TRX), HIIT, and body weight. 

The student in this course is involved in active participation, attends weekly classes, follows their designed plan, tracks progress, and works with the instructor on goals and form.

This is an activity class only. Grade Scale: A (4.0)/ Satisfactory (2.0)/ Unsatisfactory (0.0).

Prerequisite(s): PE 100 - prerequisite or co-requisite

Course Outcomes

Assess progress, and monitor goals.
Students will create a pattern of weekly exercises centered on strength & resistance principles.
Develop a hands-on understanding of how to safely and effectively use equipment common to most facilities.
Upon completion, students will be able to identify safe loading, set-up, and lifting techniques.
Students will have actively engaged in all equipment modalities common to most fitness centers.

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