WHES 2042 - Strength Training & Health

Credits: 2.00
(2 contact hrs)
(formerly PHED-2042) The course focuses on assessment and enhancement of muscle strength and endurance, and knowledge of muscle anatomy. Lectures explore topics of nutrition, weight management, fitness, exercise, and stress management as part of total wellness program. Students will design and develop an individual exercise program.

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the wellness philosophy.

Objectives:

Describe the wellness philosophy
Explain the six dimensions of wellness.
Identify components of the physical dimension of wellness.
Apply knowledge of muscular strength and endurance functions to physical activity.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply at least one of the six dimensions of wellness.

Objectives:

Using wellness assessment modules in the computer lab, identify personal risk factors.
Identify student’s own behavior patterns that create barriers to wellness.
Using material from wellness assessments and applying relevant theory, create a personal wellness plans to change or modify behaviors that are barriers to personal wellness for stress, exercise, and/or nutrition.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a strength training program.

Objectives:

Identify the principles of strength training.
Demonstrate strength training techniques.
Identify how strength training is related to a total wellness program.
Identify muscles engaged in specific exercise movements.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction
Body Composition Measurements
Step Tests
Strength Tests
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Flexibility
Nutrition
Nutrition
Steroids
Midterm
Body Composition
Disease Management Through Lifestyle
Stress Management
Weight Management
Advance Strength Training Principles
Reassessment of Fitness Components
Completion of Student Projects
Final Exam

Primary Faculty
Bondurant, Paul
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088