Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE1651 - Weight Training and Jogging
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour. Two hours lab per week. This course is a graduated program of weight lifting and jogging designed to improve flexibility, muscle tone and cardiovascular efficiency. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The SCCC/ATS physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: None
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES:
   • Outcome #1 - Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #6 - Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • To improve flexibility
   • To improve muscle tone
   • To improve cardiovascular efficiency
   • To realize weight training and jogging can be a life long activity.
   • Demonstrate proper lifting techniques/safety and weight room etiquette.
   • Demonstrate a knowledge of resting heart rate, target heart rate, and maximum heart rate.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Pre-testing:
     • 10 Minute Run
     • Weight
     • Girth Measurements (optional)
   • Program Planning:
     • Combined stretching, weight training and jogging for the individual.
     • Periodic checks
   • Post-testing:
     • 10 Minute Run
     • Weight
     • Girth Measurements (optional)
     • Present to class the proper lifting technique of a pre-determined amount of lifts.
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Discussion
   • Individual Testing
   • Record Keeping
   • Pre/Post Test
   • Demonstrations
   • Review Weight Training and Exercise
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS: None
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies
    • SCCC/ATS Instructional Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by testing their comprehension of rules, terminology, and safety in weight training.
    • SCCC/ATS Instructional Outcome #6 will assessed and measured by class participation and attendance.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014