Online Class: Beginning Weight Training
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $20.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $45.00 |
Beginning Weight Training with Instructor Joann Bally is a course which will introduce students to the basic concepts of weight training as a means to build and shape muscle, and improve your health and vitality. This course will provide a suggested routine, and the student will be expected to work out for 4 weeks to test out the principles to complete this course. The average exerciser will look and feel better through this course which can serve as a foundation for those who want to go further with bodybuilding or weight training.
This course has no prerequisites, but you are advised to check with your doctor before starting this or any exercise program. While designed for beginners, the class will also be helpful for those who have worked out without guidance and without success in the past. It is recommended that men and women be 18 years of age or older, and there is no upper age limit, as long as your doctor approves. This course is self-paced (course begins on student's own timetable). This course will be based on a pass/fail grading scale, and the Instructor's specific grading policy will be presented in the class syllabus. For students who strive for course completion or other documentation might achieve several offered certificates based on academic performance, attendance and participation. * Document your course completion with an online certificate (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery). Instantly download, print, and share your certificate and CEUs once awarded. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions, and a Certificate Verification Service you can use so others may view and verify the authenticity of your awards.
 Course Description A weight lifting exercise program can improve your health and vitality, as well as enhancing your physique. This course will show you how to build and/or define your muscles, and what to do if your goal is to lose fat, gain muscle, or just look and feel better. Various principles of weight training are explained, as well as how to apply them for bodybuilding success. You will be able to work out at home or in a gym, with free weights or machines. A model full-body routine is presented, which you can use as-is or modify. Specific exercises are recommended and described. Weight training can benefit men and women of all ages. This course will get you started working out with weights for general fitness, and you can use it as a foundation if you later want to work on advanced bodybuilding.
The instructor, Joann Bally, is a personal trainer and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Building MuscleIntroduction. Why your goal should be to build muscles. What is muscle toning? What equipment you will need. Cautions. | Lesson 2: Working Out--Sets and RepsThis lesson explains what number of sets and repetitions work best for bodybuilding. | Lesson 3: Other Elements of FitnessLearn how stretching and aerobic/cardiovascular exercise fit into your bodybuilding program, as well as how and why to warm up. | Lesson 4: Fine Points of Weight TrainingHere are a few more things to consider on your way to weight training/bodybuilding success: frequency, duration, sequence, tempo, variety. | Lesson 5: Say Hello to Your MusclesLearn the names and functions of the major muscles involved in bodybuilding. | Lesson 6: Putting It TogetherGet ready to start training. Learn what works and what doesn't, and what to expect as far as results. | Lesson 7: Getting Started on Your RoutineHere are descriptions of the first three exercises you should use in your routine. These are the most complicated and most demanding, but most rewarding as well. | Lesson 8: More Exercises, and Getting StartedHere are the rest of the exercises for your beginning routine. Time to get started. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
Certificate will be earned if student completes all quizzes and reports workout attendance as described under Practical. In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Beginning Weight Training | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 2502 | | Course Type | : | Professional Development | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Reviewed & Approved on February 6, 2002 | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $20 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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