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Oct 23, 2026
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HPER 1170 - Intermediate Weight Training and Conditioning
Credits: 2
Catalog Description
This course is designed to establish a basic understanding of fitness and is for students with experience in weight training whose interests involve the development of an exercise program based on their individual needs and fitness level. 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, cardiovascular, and flexibility training.
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Experience in weight training is recommended
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and proper techniques using weight resistance machines, free weights, and cardiovascular machines.
- Apply proper safety in a weight room environment.
- Assess the Components of Fitness.
- Identify and develop personal fitness goals.
- Apply weight training principles and concepts to design a personal program.
- Demonstrate an increased level of fitness in the following areas: muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
- Comprehend knowledge of basic nutrition in regard to exercise and fitness.
- Participate in weight training, aerobic activity, and flexibility exercises.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Introduce the Components of Fitness
- Evaluate fitness levels using pre- and post-assessments
- Determine target heart rate zones and the effects exercise has on the cardiovascular system
- Incorporate various exercises that target and improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition
- Demonstrate proper use of mechanical machines, free weights, and cardiovascular machines
- Identify basic nutrition information in regard to exercise and fitness
- Develop personal fitness and nutrition goals
- Design a personal fitness program based on identified goals
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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