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Oct 23, 2026
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HPER 1160 - Weight Training and Conditioning
Credits: 2
Catalog Description
This course is designed to establish a basic understanding of fitness and promote weight training and conditioning as a lifelong activity. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) physical activity guidelines will provide a framework for developing fitness goals that emphasize optimal cardiovascular health. Students will work toward achieving individual goals and must be able to participate in weight training and conditioning.
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of basic terms, training principles, and safety procedures relevant to weight training and cardiovascular conditioning.
- Demonstrate understanding of proper training techniques for specific weight machines, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment.
- Gain knowledge of various types of exercises to implement an individual training program based on personal goals.
- Evaluate fitness based on pre- and post-assessments in the areas of cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, body composition, muscular endurance, and strength.
- Understand the relationship between overall physical fitness and quality of life.
- Participate in weight training and conditioning.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Strength Training
- Power Training
- Endurance Training
- Cardiovascular Training
- Flexibility Training
- Circuit Training
- Safety Procedures
- Proper Technique
- Fitness Improvement
- Training Principles
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
Course Notes
This course is also offered through Anoka-Ramsey’s Concurrent Enrollment Program.
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