Description:

In this class, muscular strength and endurance will be developed. A self-designed and directed resistance workout program will be implemented. The proper use of a training log and personal fitness evaluation techniques will be discussed. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Plan and demonstrate an individual program of resistance training and physical conditioning.
2. Put into practice a thorough working knowledge of terminology of resistance training.
3. Demonstrate increases in physical and muscular flexibility
4. Accurately assess personal muscular fitness goals.
5. Record daily workouts according to a personally designed resistance workout plan based upon personal fitness goals.
6. Analyze and adjust components of a personally designed resistance workout plan.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Resistance Training Review
   A. Review the course outline and methods of instruction.
   B. Review and implement resistance training safety rules.
   C. Review specific terminology associated with the practice of
resistance training.

II. The design and implementation of a personal resistance training plan.
   A. Review and implement the use of a training log.
   B. Discuss and implement systematic tracking techniques for use with
personal training log.
   C. Identify and analyze personal physiological factors as applied to a
personally designed resistance training plan.
   D. Identify and implement personal goals for a personal resistance
training program.
   E. Identify aspects of a resistance training routine which should be
adjusted according to personal fitness goals. 

III. Application of resistance training exercises
   A. Explain and demonstrate the proper biomechanical principles and body
postures necessary to properly and safely perform sports conditioning
exercises.
   B. Review and implement lower body resistance exercises within the
context of a personally designed workout plan.
   C. Review and implement upper body resistance exercises within the
context of a personally designed workout plan.
   D. Review and implement abdominal/midsection/”core” resistance
exercises within the context of a personally designed workout plan.
   E. Review and implement muscle flexibility exercises within the context
of a personally designed workout plan.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

 In-Class demonstration of competencies   40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                      20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations           20-30% of grade
Projects                                   0-10% of grade
   Total                                    100%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.