WHES 2042 - Strength Training & Health

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

(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.

Billable Contact Hours: 2

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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 (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES

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
Brennan, Thomas
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

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