Chabot College
Fall 2006
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
FIRE TECHNOLOGY CONDITIONING
Catalog Description:
2FTC - Fire Technology Conditioning
1 unit
This is an introductory physical conditioning and lecture course designed to prepare the
Fire Technology student for the Chabot Fire Academy. Additionally students will
receive instruction and information relevant to the Candidate Physical Ability Test
(CPAT), and fitness and wellness principles germane to the Fire Service. Course
sessions will address aerobic and strength training, proper lifting, warm-up and flexibility
techniques, training principles and elements of wellness. Proper handling of fire
technology equipment will be introduced. Classes will take place indoors and out and
will include occupational-oriented tasks as well as aerobic conditioning, muscular
endurance and physical agility tasks. Students will undergo physical assessment at the
onset and conclusion of the semester. 3 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a working understanding of the basic handling of fire ground
equipment.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of fitness components and wellness issues relevant to the
fire service.
3. Understand the physical and occupational demands of the Chabot College Fire
Academy.
4. Demonstrate competency with select ladders, fire hose and ventilation techniques.
Course Content:
1. Physical Assessment
2. Evaluation of Assessment Results
3. Introductory Strength Building Principles and Exercises
4. Awareness of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Firefighting Community
5. Appropriate lifting techniques
6. Flexibility techniques
7. Introduction to Fire equipment handling
Chabot College
Physical Education 2FTC, Page 2
Fall 2006
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Lecture
Demonstration
Discussion
Visual Presentation
Laboratory
Field trips
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical assignments
a. Completion of a sequence of physical tasks for time,
b. Completion of an evolution of physical tasks for competency.
c. Completion of a series of physical tasks for efficiency, proper handling
and safety.
d. Completion of a set of physical tasks in a group scenario.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Physical assessment by means of a timed activity.
b. Assessment of student ability to handle equipment properly in a pre-set
time frame.
c. Successful completion of a group-oriented sequence of physical tasks.
d. Oral examination
e. Final examination.
Textbook
None
Special Student Materials:
1. Appropriate Attire
2. See course syllabus
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Revised: August 2006