PE 115/215 - Weight Training

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Clark Catalog course description for Weight Training General I (PE 115):

Strength development through basic exercise and lift techniques. Beginning theories and techniques in fitness conditioning, body building, and power lifting.

Lee's description for Weight Training General I (PE 115):

This is an introduction course to weight training...more specifically resistance training. It is more than just a "lifting" class. The course is designed to help students to not only receive information on proper lifting techniques, but also to get academic information regarding exercise science in order to help the student to be able to design a weight training plan specific to the individual. For this reason, a student may choose a letter grade for this course. Therefore, about half of the class time is devoted to lecturing on the fundamental theories in fitness conditioning (specifically weight training) and the other half devoted to lifting techniques and various lifts. This is not a class for the student just looking to lift weights! This class is designed for students who would like to know how weight training can help the student UNDERSTAND how weight training can help achieve his or her goals and how to design his or her own weight training plan.

Clark College course description for Weight Training General II (PE 215):

Continuation of individual lifting skills. Application of principles and theories to design personal workouts. Additional advanced lifts and techniques to be used and reviewed via videotapes. Prerequisite: Weight Training General I (PE 115).

Lee's description for Weight Training General II (PE 215):

This course is a more advanced course than the Weight Training General I course. This course begins by having the students create their own weight training plan, as learned in the introductory course. During the quarter, these students follow their training plan, as well as learn new techniques and lifts. Since teaching a skill helps understand the skill better, these students assist me in teaching the novice students proper technique. Students in this course also continue learning more advanced fitness conditioning theories, but more through their own study.

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Lee would like to extend a special thank you to Mary Evans, Clark College Professor, and Mary Zamani, former student, for their help in creating this site!