Shoreline Community College

HOPE Division

PE 138 Weight Training Course Syllabus (Formerly PE 129)

Instructor:  Mary Segle  Office Room 3024-F    Phone 206-546-4791  email msegle@shoreline.edu

Main Course Objective: To provide the students with the knowledge to develop and execute a physical fitness program that will enhance individual fitness levels, health, and body proportions.

Specific Objectives: At the end of 10 weeks the student will know and understand:

1. The several methods of physical training.
2. The relationship of diet and exercise to controlling body weight.
3. The student will be able to develop her/his own fitness program that is tailored to her/his particular needs.

Requirements:
All students must suit up for this class. Dress may include gym shorts, sweats, t-shirt or blouse. Socks and tennis shoes must be worn at all times

Testing and grading * - students grade will be based on total points possible: 580 points

Final Course Grade

*NOTE: A grade Equivalency Table will be available upon request. Students have the option of a numerical grade or P/0.0.

Extra Credit: Students may chose to do one additional writing assignment for up to 50 points extra credit. Extra credit is due Wednesday of the ninth week of the quarter.

Required Text: Hesson, James L. - Weight Training For Life - Morton Publishing Eighth  Edition 2004.

Insurance: Students are responsible for their own insurance coverage in case of injury during a class (available at Registration Office)

COURSE CONTENT/SCHEDULE

*Reading in the text will not be assigned. Students are expected to read information in text corresponding to class activities.

FINAL EXAM DATE: As published in quarterly time schedule.

Total Points for the Class

Participation and attendance mandatory - excessive absences will affect grade. No distinction will be made between excused or unexcused absences. Absences cannot be made up. Five points are awarded for each class session where the student is suited up in and is fully participating in class activities. Attendance points will be awarded as noted on the class policies sheet. Total Points 200

Personal Strength Program and Lifting Record: This assignment is the required writing assignment and is worth 280 total points.

1. Each student must develop a strength training program using an aerobic circuit style** of lifting. Using the aerobic circuit style of lifting, you will lift all ten exercise in your program 3 sets of 10 repetitions each class session. The written portion of the assignment must include the following: Goals: 1-2 pages double spaced, type written paper listing your goals for your strength program. Include both long and short term goals, any limitation that may affect your lifting, specific goals for the next 10 weeks. Explain how your body type and percent fat affect your goals and the design of your personal program.
2. Your goal paper will be evaluated for completeness, grammar and spelling.
3. Muscle groups: list all the muscle groups to be worked using this program.
4. Exercise: Your program must include 10 exercises. All exercises must be resistance exercises and be correlated with your muscle groups. If you want to do two exercises for the same muscle group list the muscle group twice. You must lift the same ten (10) exercises all quarter. Changes to the program must be approved by the instructor.

** NOTE: With the instructors permission students may use a different style of lifting as listed in the text book. You must explain in writing the style you wish to use, how you will apply it to numbers one, two, and three above and why you want to use this style. You must receive permission by the fourth (4th) week of the quarter .

Numbers 1, 2 and 3 of this assignment are due by the end of class on the sixth class meeting: Due : ______________

Lifting Record: Each student will be required to turn in their strength training record sheet in their notebook on the last day of class. The record sheet should include the following: muscle group, exercise, weights lifted, sets and repetition for each exercise. Lifting record should be kept for each day the class meets.  80 points

1. Record Sheet: You must set up and maintain a lifting record throughout the quarter. (Sample sheets are attached.) Your record sheets will be collected three (3) times during the quarter and on the last activity day of the quarter.

        Your record sheet will be due with your goals on the sixth class day ____________________

        All completed record sheets are due  on the last activity day of the quarter ____________                                       No record sheets will be accepted late.

Your record sheet will be evaluated for and must include the following:

1. Muscles groups and exercise list together in the order of execution.
2. Starting and goal weights.
3. Date: Each class session should be shown on your record sheet and should be reflective of your class attendance.
4. Set and repetitions: Record all sets and repetitions.
5. Progress towards your goals.

Final Critique: Before you turn in your record sheets at the end of the quarter write a 1 -2 page double spaced typed written paper critiquing your progress. Your critique should include but is not limited to the following: Your progress towards you goals. Did you make progress? If not, why not, if and where did you expect be after 10 weeks. If yes, why, how much and how does it make you feel? How will your goals change for the next 10 weeks of lifting?   Due on the last activity day of the quarter_________   100 points

Final Exam:  A final written exam will be given on _____________________.  Students missing the test will not be allowed to make it up and will receive a 0 on the test.  100 points

Extra Credit: Students may choose to do one writing assignment for up to 50 points extra credit. See options attached. Extra credit is due ___________________________________ before the end of class and it will not be accepted late.

PE 138 Extra Credit Options   Physical Education Writing Assignment

Students must complete one writing assignments listed below. Each option is worth 100 points and will be graded for content, grammar, spelling and completeness. The writing assignment is due on Wednesday the fourth week of the quarter. Due Date ________________________________________

Physical Education Writing Assignment Specifics

1. Each student must complete at least one (1) of the writing assignment options presented in class. A second paper may be completed for extra credit.

2. Papers must be at least 3 FULL PAGES with top, bottom and side margins of no more than .75 inches. A title page should be used and include your name, class, class time, option and title of your paper. The paper is to be double spaced, typed, using print no larger than you see on this page.

3. Your paper is to be written in your own words. Use no more than two quotes and do not paraphrase. You may write your paper from a creative perspective, or in the traditional research paper format. You must use proper footnotes and work sited format, and provide a bibliography. Refer to MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers for a guide in writing your paper.

4. A bibliography must be included for credit. If you use the Internet as a resource you must provide a printed copy of the article and the URL address. Failure to provide a bibliography will result in a "0" score on the assignment with no opportunity to complete the assignment after the due date.

5. Incidence of plagiarism will result in a "0" score on the assignment with no opportunity to redo the assignment. Webster's' New World Dictionary defines plagiarizing as "to take ideas, writings etc. from another and offer them as your own work."

6. Incidence of cheating on any test or written work will result in a "0" score on that test or assignment.

7. Papers must be turned in on time (before the end of your scheduled class time)to receive full credit.

Option 1 - Term Paper

Write a 3-5 page, double spaced, type written fitness or sport related term paper. If using a computer with variable size type size may be no larger than 11 point type. (The type should be no bigger than what you see on this page.) Topics may include but are not limited to the following subject areas:

Sports Injury

Strategies to Reduce Stress

Nutrition

Strength Training and Weight Control

Injury Prevention

Aerobic Fitness and Weight Control

Cross TrainingTechnique development over the years

Playing surfaces, ect.The topic must be related to the material covered in class.

The PE writing assignment is due _____________________________________

Use three (3) different references including at least 1 periodical, 1 skills related book, the Internet and/or one reference book. (Note: If you chose to use the Internet as a resource, attach a printed copy of any and all information and/or source you use when you turn in your assignment.) Site all references using proper footnote or works cited format and bibliography formats. Please refer to MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, R 808.02/G437 for a guide to write your paper. You have the option of writing a research paper according to the above handbook or you may chose to apply the research information in a creative way. For example: You may write your paper on the body's need for different nutrients from the prospective of the stomach, the different court surfaces from the prospective of the ball or you may analyze the underhand pass in volleyball comparing the American, Japanese and European block countries.

Remember, I want to know what you think about the information you have collected. So, use no more than two (2) quotes and do not paraphrase. Using your own words show you understand the information gathered from your sources. Papers that are paraphrased or have more than 2 quotes will not receive full credit.

References may include but are not limited to the following:

Northwest Index Seattle: Shoreline Community College

Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature.

Option 2 - Internet Assignment

Using one of the Internet addresses listed below complete the following:

1. Go to the website you have selected. Print the screen.

2. From the list that appears on the website, select two sites to visit. You should select sites that yield written articles on the topic you selected in Step 1. Print out the articles NOTE: You may have to proceed through several general web sites until you reach an article. Remember to print out each site and complete the log.

3. Once you reach an article visit one additional site for each article you found in step 2. Print out each article you select.

4. On a separate sheet of paper, keep a log of the www. addresses you visit. You must record the Address/URL, your observations, and a site description.

5. You should now have 4 (four) articles that relate to the original topic you selected. Read each article then write (typed, double spaced) a synopsis of each (approximately 1/2 page each.).

6. Write a 2-3 page (double-spaced, typed) paper that compares and contrast the the articles. You should include writing styles, presentation of information, the site in general, etc. Do not report on the information in the articles but how it is presented and the sites in general.