PE 102/202
Weight Training
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Class Information

Instructor:         Ms. Ernestine Baca
Time:                  8:00 - 9:15 a.m. (M/W)
Time:                  5:00 - 6:15 p.m. (T/TH)
Location:             NMSVH
Office Room:      Tays Special Events Center
Office Hours:     3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
E-Mail Address:  ebaca@nmsua.nmsu.edu
Phone Number:    439-3659

University Mission
The mission of New Mexico State University at Alamogordo is to provide quality learning opportunities for individuals in the diverse communities we serve.

Course Description
This course is designed for the beginning or intermediate weight lifter. It will deal with the an actural weight lifting phase to increasing general physical strength agility, coordination control and fitness. The bulk of the course will consist of active participation and class lectures. No textbook will be needed for this course.

Course Outline
Each class meeting the student will: 

  1. Stretching Exercise
  2. Run/walk two laps
  3. Weight Warm-up
  4. Weight Lifting Workout
  5. Run/walk two laps (Optional)

    6. Stretching Exercise (Optional)
Student Learning Outcomes
This course is aimed to help each student develop an understanding of total physical fitness. It will demonstrate an understanding of the specific exercises and the muscle groups that are affected. It will also establish and put into practice proper weight lifting techniques and habits which will be useful as a lifetime activity.

Course Requirement

  • It is essential that attire suitable for participation in weight training be worn. (T-shirt, Shorts, Tennis Shoes, Sweat, etc.). 
  • If the lifter prefers padding with their workout, a towel (optional) can be of assistances.
  • No food or drinks are allowed in the weight room other than water bottles.
  • Lockers & showers are available for student use.
Attendance & Extenuating Circumstance
This is a participation activity class and attendance and punctuality are required and will affect your grade accordingly.   You are expected to attend all classes.  In case of an emergency, an excused absence will require contact with the instructor within 48 hours and the excused absences will be determined on a case by case basis. Only two excused make-up days will be required to attend another physical fitness class given by the same instructor to make up for the excused absence and no points will be deducted for excused absences.  Twenty points will be deducted for unexcused absences and ten points for tardies. 

Student Disabilities
If you have or believe you have a disability and would benefit from accommodations, you may wish to self-identify. You can do so by providing documentation to the Counselor for Special Populations, Mrs. Kathy Fuller (phone: 439-3720).

Late or Missed Assignment & Plagiarism
A late or missed assignment (written exam, skills test) will receive a grade of zero unless the absence is excused and a make-up date is rescheduled with the instructor. 

It is unethical and against University policy to turn in another's work as your own or to not cite references in papers, projects, or presentation.  This is called plagiarism.  If your are caught plagiarizing you will be given a zero on the project or assignment in question.  At the instructors discretion additonal disciplinary action will be taken.

Grade Criteria
Each student will start each grading period with 400 points. The particpation grade will be recorded on the minus basis for each class. At the end of the grading period, the total number of points will be averaged together to determine the letter grade for that semester. 

Skills Test
The student will walk/run four laps around the track for time for 800 meters. The student will be evaluated based on his/her own completion and improvement in the above areas. Since all students will be different with regard to physical ability, grading will be considered according to the scale.

The student will max on the squats and bench press. The student will be evaluated based on his/her own strength improvement in the above areas. Since all student wil be different with regard to physical ability, grading will be considered according to the scale. 

Written Examination
Knowledge obtained through class lectures, notes and handouts. Cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating on a test will result in a grade of zero.

Note:  The instructor retains the right to make adjustments regarding the syllabus during the semester.

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