The theme verse for this class indicates that exercise and hard work are profitable, however it is godliness that holds promise for eternity.  I Timothy 4:8 states, “ For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.“  The students will be encouraged to maintain a proper perspective and motivation for fitness and strength development.

Students in weight lifting will be expected to:

1. Understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system and it’s ability to create movement.
2. Recognize the risks associated with performance enhancing substances and identify appropriate alternatives.
3. Name and demonstrate exercises aimed at strength, flexibility, speed development and injury prevention.
4. Identify organizational components of a strength program that maximize effectiveness for participants.
5. Demonstrate proper execution of a given exercise.
6. Identify various testing and evaluation methods used to assess athletic ability.
7. Show a measurable degree of improvement on specified strength performance test.

The student will observe the following classroom rules & policies:

1. Wear modest shorts, t-shirts and wear shoes appropriate for the activity.
2. Be within the confines of the locker room before the tardy bell rings.
3. Be in assigned attendance area within (3) three minutes of the tardy bell.
4. Be responsible for completing all assigned class work.
5. Adhere to safety precautions and rules as presented by the instructor.
6. Remain in supervised location until dismissed by the instructor.
7. Participate in activities as directed by the instructor. 

Students will be evaluated by the following standards and are reported quarterly:

1. Daily participation equals 5 points and involves completing 5 stations of work per activity day. 
2. Workout Logs will be turned in on a bi-weekly basis.
3. One written test per quarter will be given over instructional material.
4. Two written current event reports are to be completed per quarter.
5. Achievement of specified strength performance on quarterly skill test.
6. Achievement of specified strength performance improvement goals on quarterly skill test.
7. Students must achieve a 60% score on the evaluations cited above to pass this course.

The class format will consist of four days of lifting and one day of instruction per week.  Students will begin each lifting day with a specified warm up and flexibility routine.  Due dates for reports and instructional outline will be as follows:

Students missing a workout session will need to make up that session in a subsequent session to be awarded points for that day.

Homework assignments are limited to students reading related information outside of class.  Students are expected to access media (newspaper, magazine, television, internet) for information suitable for completion of each current event report.  Occasionally students will have class time available for this. Any comments or concerns may be directed to Mike Ellis by phone (620) 663-2174 or by email mellis@centralchristianschool.net