Weight Training

Instructors Eddie Clark E-mail eclark@lcsd2.org

address

Phone 885-7847 Planning

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Course Description:
This course is designed to teach kids proper lifting techniques and principles. They will
be guided through a program that will improve their personal fitness level.

Content Standards:
1. Students demonstrate competency in lifting skills, techniques and concepts.
2. Students demonstrate fitness literacy and behaviors associated with it.
3. Students demonstrate personal and social responsibility, understand the benefits
of physical activity, and respect diversity among people in physical activity
settings.

Performance Standards:
Students at the proficient performance level will consistently perform the required
lifts, and demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts,
techniques, and skills required to improve their personal fitness level. They will
perform at the proficient level regularly and recognize and use all safety principles,
techniques, and procedures that will enable them to reach their personal fitness goals.

Assessments:
60% of grade from daily participation
30% of grade from assessments: written tests consisting of short answer & essay
questions, weight maxes.
10% of grade from Semester Final
 Units of Study
Unit Standards Benchmarks Assessment

Lifting Technique & 1, 2, 3 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1, 2.2, 1. rubric for skills &

Programs 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, participation
3.2,3.3,3.4 2. follow program
3. demonstrate proper
technique
4. lifting tests
Lifting Principles & 1, 2, 3 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1, 2.2, 1. rubric for skills &
Terms 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 participation
2. written test
Prime Movers 1, 2, 3 1.1,1.2,1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 1. rubric for
(Muscle Groups) 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 skills &
participation
2. written test
Writing a Personal 1, 2, 3 1.1,1.2,1.3, 2.1,2.2,2.3 1. students will write
Lifting Program 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, a program according
3.4 to personal fitness
goals.

Resources
Handouts & Videos, Class Notes, Internet
Course Materials
Clothing that is modest and allows movement. No skins or tank tops. Please bring clean
clothes at the beginning of each week. When in gym, only non-marking soled gym shoes
can be worn. NO HATS! Locks will be given out and must be returned at the end of the
semester. Keep your lockers locked at all times. Get a folder for all your assignments,
handouts, and tests. You will receive a grade on this. Keep a pencil in your locker.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:.

Lincoln County School District Number Two agrees to ensure equitable access and
equitable participation in all District courses/classes. All district schools will
effectively manage and creatively utilize resources necessary to support student
learning. The District’s Board of Trustees is committed to a policy of
nondiscrimination in relation to race, gender, age, national origin, color, religion or
disability in admission to, or access to, or treatment in its educational programs or
activities.

Weight Training Syllabus Parent & Student Signature Sheet- Eddie Clark
Parent Signature:__________________________

Student Signature:_________________________