Fire Services Fitness Specialist
March 29 - April 2, 2010
JCCC Physical Education facilities
0800 – 1700 Hours
The Cooper Institute
Physical fitness is increasingly used as a performance measure within the fire service profession. Understanding fitness assessments and standards, absolute cut point fitness scores and referencing normative data is critical when using fitness testing scores as a qualifying factor within the hiring process.
This 5-day course is designed specifically for the fire service professional who is involved in planning or delivering physical fitness programs in their academy or department.
Topics Reviewed:
- Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness - Fitness Initiative
- Physical Fitness Standards in the Fire Service (NFPA 1582 and NFPA 1583)
- Coronary Risk Factors
- Medical Screening
- Exercise and Safety
- Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Body Composition (Skinfold method)
- Fitness Assessment for the Fire Service
- Exercise Physiology
- Goal Setting
- Exercise Safety
- Strength Training and Prescription
- Flexibility Training and Prescription
- Cardiovascular Training and Prescription
- Nutrition
- Motivation and Adherence
- Physical Fitness Testing in the Fire Service
CPR Required: Yes
Contact Hours: 33.0
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