Chabot College
Fall 2006
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Catalog Description:
2PFL - Physical Fitness for Law Enforcement
1 unit
This course is designed to prepare the administration of justice student for preemployment physical ability testing, physical aspects of the Police Academy, and the
maintenance of fitness and wellness as an incumbent. Course sessions will address
aerobic and strength training, muscular endurance, nutrition and weight management,
agility, coordination, balance and flexibility. An emphasis will be placed on injury
prevention and back care. 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. Identify wellness issues and physical fitness components of particular interest to
the law enforcement community.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of California P.O.S.T. police officer fitness
requirements for Academy graduation.
3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of nutrition, weight management, training methods
and injury prevention specific to the law enforcement community.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of physical training methods germane to the
aforementioned requirements.
5. Identify Cooper Institute norms for the law enforcement community and explain
their relevance.
Course Content:
1. Physical Assessment
2. Evaluation of Assessment Results
3. Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Law Enforcement Community
4. Exercise Nutrition and Weight Management
5. Physical signs and symptoms of occupational stress
6. Appropriate lifting techniques
7. Flexibility training
8. Development of physical aspects of command presence
9. Healthy back and core conditioning techniques
Chabot College
Physical Education 2PFL, 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 a series of physical tasks for quantity accomplished.
c. Demonstration of knowledge of law enforcement-related physical and
emotional risk factors.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Physical assessment by means of timed activity.
b. Assessment by measure of increased number of physical tasks
accomplished.
c. Written or oral examination
d. Final Exam
Text Books:
None
Special Student Materials:
1. Appropriate Attire
2. See course syllabus
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Revised: August 2006