Department of Physical Education
Instructor: Danielle Roman, MS, ACSM Phone: 213-740-6153
Email: danieler@usc.edu Office #: PE 108
Class Meets: Cardinal Room in Lyon Center Office Hours: TBAor by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introductory course designed to help each student: improve muscular strength, gain knowledge and understanding of weight training theory and practice; develop a personalized weight training program.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Course Objective:
1. To understand basic anatomy and application of exercise physiology.
2. To gain fundamental knowledge of physiological principles: strength training benefits, strength training effects, strength training principles.
3. To develop an individualized program based upon students goals: emphasizing muscular strength, hypertrophy, muscle endurance, power, muscular flexibility, or a combination of any of these.
REQUIRED TEXT: Hesson, James. ( 2007). Weight Training for Life 8th Ed.
Thompson and Wadsworth Publishing.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
1. Weight Training Technique, safety and etiquette
2. Planning a weight training program based upon individual goals
3. Muscular Structure and function
4. Stretching and Flexibility
5. Myths and common questions
6. Introduction to Exercises for all 12 major muscle groups
7. Nutrition
8. Measuring progress and goal setting
9. Advanced weight training
PED Liability Waiver: MUST SIGN
**Students requesting academic accommodations based on a disability are required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained from DSP when adequate documentation is filed. Please be sure the letter is delivered to the instructor as early in the semester as possible. DSP is open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. The office is in Student Union 301 and the phone number is (213) 740-0777
COURSE OUTLINE
WK DATE TOPIC READING
|1 |1/10-1-13 |Course Introduction & equipment room tour Safety, etiquette, demo and | |
| | |techniques |Ch 5 |
| |1/17-1/20 |Assignment 1 |Ch 1 and 3 |
| | |Goal Setting , Current Program, Program Design | |
| | | | |
|2 | | | |
|3 |1/24-1/27 |Muscle Groups & PRE TEST |Ch 3 |
| | |Assignment 1 Due |Assignment 1 Due |
|3 |Jan. 28 |Last day to ADD a class and DROP WITHOUT a “W” | |
|4 |1/31-2/3 |Complete PRE TEST |Ch 4 |
| | |Program Design Contd., Warm up, stretching, and flexibility | |
|5 |2/7-2/10 |Free weight vs. Machine weights & progression guidelines |Ch 6 |
| | |Quiz |Assignment 2 Handout |
| | |Assignment 2 Handout | |
|6 |2/14-2/17 |Program review and progress | |
| | |Core and Stability exercises | |
|7 |2/21-2/24 |Optional and Advanced lifts |Ch 14 |
| | |Nutrition Basics | |
|8 |2/28-3/4 |Midterm (review) | |
| | |Midterm | |
|9 |2/28-3/3 |Nutrition Basics |Ch 7 |
|10 |3/7-3/10 |Nutrition Basics | |
|11 |3/21-3/24 |Guest Speaker | |
| | |Nutrition Basics | |
|12 |3/28-3/31 |Circuit |Assignment 2 Due |
| | |Assignment 2 Due | |
| | |Optional and Advanced lifts | |
| |April 1 |Last Day to DROP with a W | |
|13 |4/4-4/7 |Making weight training a lifestyle & Circuit |Ch 8-13 |
| | |POST TEST | |
|14 |4/11-4/14 |Circuit |Ch 8-13 |
|15 | 4/18-4/21 |Final (Review) |Ch 18 |
|16 | 4/25-4/28 |Final | |
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attend Class Daily
2. Participate in Class Workouts
3. Complete Assignments
4. Complete Pre and Post Muscular Strength and Endurance test
5. Complete Midterm
6. Take Final Exam
GRADING:
Point Distribution:
|COGNITIVE 50% |PSYCHOMOTOR 50% |
| Quiz 10% | Pre /Post test 5% |
|Midterm 20% |Project 15% |
|Final Exam 20% |Class Participation 30% |
| | |
EQUIPMENT
• Bring Student ID everyday to enter Lyon Center
• Proper workout attire (close toed shoes)
• Water
• towel
• notebook
• pen/pencil
GENERAL CLASS POLICIES:
1. Safety and Weight training etiquette should be considered at all times!
2. Please turn off cell phones, Ipods, other MP3 players in the classroom. The
appropriate use of these electronics during the workout portion of the class is
fine.
3. Courtesy, kindness, and respect are expected from all.
2. 4. It is expected that all students will participate fully in each workout session.
3. Failure to do so will reduce participation points.
5. Prior reading of assigned material will be helpful.
6. Refer to blackboard for additional handouts and assignments.
7. If you have any injuries, illnesses, pregnant, or special concerns that I should know about PLEASE let me know. I will keep your information STRICTLY confidential!
8. Please make an appointment with me regarding your weight training
program so we can tailor the program to your specific goals.
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