Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Olympic and Powerlifting

 Title Abbreviation:   OLY & POWERLIFTING

 Department:    PE

 Course #:    114

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1.5

 CIP:    31.0501

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024


 Course Description  

This course introduces and breaks down Olympic and power lifts.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate and explain how to exercise all the major muscle groups in the body.
  2. Demonstrate and explain Olympic and power lifts.
  3. Design a balanced strength training program.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Break down Olympic and power lift movements
  2. Practice proper spotting technique.
  3. Identify major muscle groups in the body along with specific ways to strengthen them.