Course Outline for Physical Education Activity HTA3
Advanced Guts and Butts Workout

Effective: Spring 2021
SLO Rev: 04/30/2020
Catalog Description:

PEAC HTA3 - Advanced Guts and Butts Workout

0.50 - 2.00 Units

This an advanced course designed to strengthen, reduce and tone the "core" region of the body through various exercises and techniques. The core region includes: hips, thighs and buttocks; abdominals & obliques; and lower back. A variety of strength and flexibility exercises for these specific muscle body groups will be presented.
Prerequisite: PEAC HTA2.
0835.00 - Physical Education
Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 2.00 27.00 - 108.00 0.00 27.00 - 108.00
Total 0.50 - 2.00 27.00 - 108.00 0.00 - 0.00 27.00 - 108.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. demonstrate a basic knowledge of biomechanics and kinesiological function in order to utilize specific exercises to meet the individual goals;
  2. demonstrate the ability to assess and measure strength, flexibility and hypertrophy or reduction of hip, thigh and abdominal areas;
  3. demonstrate proper technique of various strengthening, reducing and flexibility movements for the entire body;
  4. demonstrate correct md-line body alignment and function.
Course Content:
 
  1. Advanced exercises that provide muscular strength and definition for specific muscle groups- concentrating on the "core" region
  2. Exercises that stimulate toning/reducing and/or hypertrophy
  3. Advanced flexibility and stretching exercises 
  4. Basic understanding of muscle movement- bio-mechanical/kinesiological
  5. Individualized training programs based up needs and goals
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Lecture/Discussion
  3. Practice/Demonstration
  4. Presentation of audio-visual materials
  5. Textbook reading assignments
  6. Distance Education
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Read the chapter on exercise metabolism. Write a short paper on how it relates to the development of fitness.
  2. Research, and then write a paper on, the FITT principles and how it relates to this class.
  3. Learn how to measure, record and monitor individual heart rate before, during and after training. Learn the basics of Target Heart Rate Training. Monitor and record heart rate (pulse) improvements through out the semester in a daily journal.
  4. Explain and/or compare similarites/differences between muscular strength and muscular endurance.
  1. Class Performance
  2. Exams/Tests
  3. Final Examination
  4. Practical Examination
  5. Skills performance examination
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. understanding and extensive knowledge of strength building body weight exercise;
  2. introduction to an individual nutritional program;
  3. knowledge and development of individual physical fitness protocols.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Farand-Taylor, Janique (2012). Solid to the Core: Simple Exercises to Increase Core Strength And Flexibility Hyperion Books .
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
This an advanced course designed to strengthen, reduce and tone the "core" region of the body through various exercises and techniques. The core region includes: hips, thighs & buttocks; abdominals and obliques; and lower back. A variety of strength and flexibility exercises for these specific muscle body groups will be presented.
Prerequisite: PEAC HTA2.