Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 65
FIT FOR DUTY: HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Catalog Description:
65 – Fit for Duty: Health and Fitness for Law Enforcement
3 units
Physical fitness, health and wellness are examined from a global and occupational perspective.
Psychosocial, environmental and physiological aspects delivered in an interactive format. Emphasis on
formulation, maintenance and development of a broad base of information, with emphasis on physical
readiness and lifetime fitness. Designed for individuals who are currently employed in or intend to enter
the law enforcement field. 3 hours lecture.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills
None
Expected Outcomes for Students
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. assess, develop and maintain functional physical fitness as a key component of a healthy
lifestyle;
2. identify strategies for maintaining emotional, social and spiritual wellness;
3. demonstrate an understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology;
4. collect and interpret nutritional information with regard to optimum health, weight
management and physical fitness;
5. describe the risks and prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancers and other occupational
presumptive conditions;
6. formulate communication strategies for healthy relationships;
7. identify strategies for healthy decision-making concerning sexual and reproductive choices;
8. explain aging and its personal and occupational effects;
9. develop an occupational-based fitness plan based on scientific research and personal goals;
10. describe effective methods for identifying and coping with addictions and addictive behaviors;
11. explain the consequences of illicit drug use including steroids;
12. explain the importance of preserving our environment from global and occupational
perspectives;
13. identify strategies for becoming a health-wise consumer;
14. develop strategies for the effective management of stress and suicide prevention;
15. identify mechanisms of injury prevention.
Course Content:
1. Personal health
a. health and wellness
b. making sound health choices and changes
c. occupational considerations
2. Psychological Health
a. Stress management
b. Suicide prevention
c. Recognizing psychological problems
3. Nutrition
a. healthy eating practices
b. weight management
c. personal fitness
4. Fitness
a. assessment
b. program development
c. maintenance for occupational readiness
5. Environmental Health
a. global and local issues
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Course Outline for PHED 65, page 2
Fall 2010
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b. occupational considerations
c. personal responsibility
Noninfectious Disease
a. cardiovascular disease
b. cancers
c. occupational and other common diseases
Life Transitions
a. healthy aging
b. death and dying
c. occupational considerations
Communicable Disease
a. sexually transmitted disease
b. occupational considerations
c. risks and responsibilities
Addictions and addictive behaviors
a. recognizing and avoiding addiction
b. occupational hazards
c. seeking help
Consumerism
a. selection of services
b. occupational considerations
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Laboratory
Multimedia, such as Blackboard, PowerPoint, and video
Small group activities for assessments
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Completion of physical assessment and interpretation of results
b. Creation of a Food Diary including intake and analysis
c. Read the text, locate and internet link, and write a paper associating the information to
the student’s personal situation
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Quizzes
b. Written assignments
c. Class presentation and response
d. Final examination
e. Quality and quantity of Discussion Board assignments (in DE format)
f. Physical assessment
Textbook:
Fit and Well, Fahey, et al., McGraw Hill, NY, NY. 2009
Fit for Duty, the Peace Officers Guide to Total fitness, Second Edition, Hoffman and Collingwood,
Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill. 2005
Special Student Materials:
For Distance Education delivery, students must have an email account and access to the Internet before
the first day of class.
None for traditional format