Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist

Physical fitness is increasingly used as a performance measure within the law enforcement and public safety industry. Understanding fitness 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 law enforcement and public safety professional who is involved in developing and delivering physical fitness programs in their academy or department.

Topics Reviewed:

Fitness and Wellness
Coronary Risk Factors
Medical Screening
Exercise and Safety
Anatomy and Kinesiology
Body Composition (Skinfold method)
Fitness Assessment for Law Enforcement/Public Safety
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 Law Enforcement/Public Safety
Physical Fitness Standards in Law Enforcement/Public Safety

CPR Required: Yes

Contact Hours: 33.0

This is a curriculum-based testing course. Students who complete the course and pass both the written and practical exams will receive a Cooper Institute Certificate.

Class Location	Dates	Registration Contact
Public Safety Training Center/JCCC 12345 College Blvd., Box 26 Overland Park, KS 66210	August 4-8, 2008	Larry Able lable@jccc.edu (913) 469-8500 ext. 3988
Prince Georges County Police Dept. Community Policing Institute 4380 Forbes Blvd. Lanham, MD 20706	Sept 8-12, 2008	Cpl. D.M. Weller DMWeller@co.pg.md.us (301) 794-1110