Benefits of taking a Physical Education class
By: Ashley Biundo, Production Manager
Weight Training is offered in both fall and spring semesters at STLCC-Meramec. Shelly Ethridge teaches the class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-11:50 a.m. Weight training has a lot of benefits for all ages and she loves watching her students exceed their goals, said Ethridge. “I personally enjoy seeing the transformation of the students in my class,” she said. “Most students have personal goals at the beginning of my class, and when their goals are reached by the end of the semester, it is gratifying. I thoroughly enjoy the interaction I have with my students.”
WHO BENEFITS?
“Everyone who has a skeletal muscular system can benefit from a regular weight lifting program. Weight training is an efficient form of exercise to develop and maintain your skeletal muscular system,” Ethridge said. “Though your goals and training programs will change as you progress through life, weight training is a valuable lifetime activity that you should continue. Everyone should participate in some form of regular weight training.”
HOW BENEFICIAL?
“This class is beneficial for everyone, whether you are a novice or experienced in Weight Training. We utilize free weights to develop strength, size, endurance, and flexibility of major muscle groups,” said Ethridge. “Weight Training class is an activity course that will help you to maintain fitness, reduce body fat, and reduce the risk and rate of injury and diseases.”
Student Brooke Nardoni performs leg curls during Weight Training class. 
Student Hannah Schultz works on butter ies during Weight Training class. 
Student Chinh Lung does a shoulder press during Weight Training class. 
Student Ben Hayes works on leg presses during Weight Training class.
Photos by Ashley Biundo.
