The law enforcement profession increasingly uses physical fitness as a performance measure. The professional must understand fitness assessments and standards, absolute cut point fitness scores and referencing normative data. Using fitness testing scores is critical as a qualifying factor in the hiring process.

This 4.5-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.

Join us Friday afternoon for First Responder Exercise Programming and gain additional information and hands on skills for injury prevention!

Please contact a Program Coordinator at (800) 635-7050 if you would like to have your Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist course manual shipped to you in advance (a minimum fee of $10.00 would apply). Pre-study in the following areas is encouraged:

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Topics:

• 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: 30

Price: $695

NOTE: A partial payment option for this course may be available if a student is unable to make their full payment via our online transaction system. Please inquire with one of our course coordinators during normal business hours by calling (800) 635-7050.

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

Continuing Education Credits:

The Cooper Institute is a pre-approved CEC provider for the following organizations. 

Course Check-In/Hours:

Day 1: (Check-in 7:30 am) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 2-4: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Day 5: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Needed Items: Please wear fitness/workout attire to class each day, including shorts and a t-shirt for body composition testing. You will need to bring a calculator, a #2 pencil, notebook paper, and your valid CPR card.

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Contact us at (800) 635-7050 if you have questions or need assistance registering for the course.

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