Chabot College Fall 2006

Course Outline for Physical Education 2

FITNESS FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER

Catalogue Description:

2FFR – Fitness for the First Responder 1 unit

This course is designed for students interested in careers in public safety careers including law enforcement, fire and paramedic service and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). It is a boot camp format with emphasis on aerobic and strength training, Confidence Course competency, flexibility, and training principles. Physical assessment will take place at the beginning and conclusion of the course. All levels are welcome.

3 hours.

Prerequisites Skills:

None

Expected Outcomes for the Students:

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of aerobic fitness and strength training.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of desired levels of physical fitness for various career paths in public safety service.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of wellness principles, methods of dealing with occupational stress, nutrition and weight management, as these factors relate to public safety careers.
  4. Demonstrate basic competency in public safety related exercise, such as participation on the Confidence Course, simple hose evolutions for the fire service, and elementary agility course abilities for law enforcement.

Course Content:

1.  Goal Setting and Physical Assessment

2.  Evaluation of Assessment Results

3.  Basic Fitness and Exercise Principles

4.  Nutrition and Weight Management

5.  Importance of Warm up and Cool down

6.  Benefits of Increased Cardiovascular Endurance

7.  Strength Building Principles and Exercises

8.  Understanding and Controlling Cardiovascular Risk Factors

9.  Dealing with Stress

10.  General Wellness Approach to Health

Chabot College

Physical Education 2FFR, Page 2

Fall 2006

Methods of Presentation:

1.  Lecture

2.  Demonstration

3.  Discussion

4.  Visual Presentation

5.  Laboratory

6.  Field trips

Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

  1. Typical assignments

a.  Completion of a sequence of timed physical events.

b.  Ability to demonstrate basic fitness principles.

c.  Completion of a series of physical events for competency.

d.  Basic handling of equipment germane to public safety practices.

  1. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress

a.  Physical assessment by means of timed activity.

b.  Completion of a sequence of physical tasks for efficiency.

c.  Demonstration by oral exam of basic nutrition and weight management principles.

d.  Final Exam

Textbook:

None

Special Student Materials:

1.  Appropriate Attire

2.  See course syllabus.

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Revised: August 2006