WEIGHT TRAINING
PE-15
SUMMER 2004

Instructor:	Amy Eddy
Phone:	638-3641 (leave message)
Final Drop Date:	July 15, 2004

Course Overview:

The purpose of this class is to present beginning and intermediate level weight training principles and training. An understanding of basic anatomy and weight lifting safety guidelines will be presented to help the student safely participate in a structured weight training exercise program.

Course Objectives:

A.	To provide the student with opportunities to maintain andlor improve current levels of health, muscular strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance.
B.	To provide the student with relevant, safe, and goal centered weight training programs and activities.
C.	To provide the student opportunities to become a responsible, active, and lifetime participant in strength training activities.

Course Requirements:

A.	Attendance: Regular attendance is expected and required. An excused absence counts the same as an unexcused absence. No make-ups.

B.	Tardies: A student is considered tardy if he/she arrives after class has begun. (-3 points) Any student arriving 15 minutes after class has begun will be considered absent. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of the tardiness at the end of the class. 2 tardies = 1 absence

C.	Dress: The student is expected to wear presentable and appropriate athletic shoes and clothing for activity. Street clothing or shoes are not acceptable. A student coming to class wearing inappropriate clothing will not be allowed to participate and therefore be counted as absent.

D.	Exams: 2 written exams will be given. Do not miss an exam. Exams will be made up only at the instructor’s discretion.

E.	Skill evaluation: Each student will be evaluated on safety, effectiveness, and correctness of a specific weight training exercise or skill. Two skill evaluations will be given. No make-ups.