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According to the provided policy, what is the primary reason for establishing a physical fitness policy for Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) employees?
According to the provided policy, what is the primary reason for establishing a physical fitness policy for Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) employees?
- To ensure employees can effectively perform their duties in routine and emergency situations. (correct)
- To increase the Sheriff's Office liability.
- To decrease the Sheriff's Office's liability.
- To provide employees with access to personal trainers.
What does the policy state is a benefit of physical fitness for employees of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office?
What does the policy state is a benefit of physical fitness for employees of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office?
- It guarantees promotion opportunities within the Sheriff's Office.
- It enhances the chances of success in stress-related situations by providing a reserve level. (correct)
- It allows them to work fewer hours
- It provides only short term health benefits
What is a distinguishing factor between aerobic and anaerobic exercises, as defined in the policy?
What is a distinguishing factor between aerobic and anaerobic exercises, as defined in the policy?
- Aerobic exercises use oxygen, while anaerobic exercises do not. (correct)
- Aerobic exercises use resistance, while anaerobic exercises do not.
- Anaerobic exercises require specialized equipment, while aerobic exercises do not.
- Anaerobic exercise are less strenuous than aerobic, and suitable for older people
Which of the following would be considered an example of an anaerobic exercise according to the policy?
Which of the following would be considered an example of an anaerobic exercise according to the policy?
According to the policy, what is the impact of the physical fitness of employees on the Bexar County Sheriff's Office?
According to the policy, what is the impact of the physical fitness of employees on the Bexar County Sheriff's Office?
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Competitive Conditioning
Competitive Conditioning
Physical conditioning that aims to be challenging and pushes the body to its limits.
Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic Exercise
Exercises that use oxygen for energy, like swimming, jogging, or dancing.
Anaerobic Exercise
Anaerobic Exercise
Exercises that don't use oxygen for energy, like weight lifting or sprinting.
Who does this policy apply to?
Who does this policy apply to?
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What is the purpose of this policy?
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Study Notes
Physical Fitness and Wellness Policy
- Purpose: Establish physical fitness policy and procedures for Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) employees.
- Internal Use Only: The policy helps employees achieve and maintain physical fitness and wellness. It does not increase or decrease Sheriff's Office liability.
- Duty to Maintain Fitness: All personnel have a duty to maintain an acceptable level of general health and physical fitness, regardless of age or rank.
- Essential for Effectiveness: Physical fitness is crucial for daily effectiveness and readiness.
- Deteriorating Fitness Impacts Performance: Employees not physically fit negatively impact overall readiness and performance.
- Health Benefits: Physical fitness provides long-term health benefits.
- Emergency Situations: Responding to and effectively performing job duties in both routine and emergency situations is enhanced by physical fitness.
- Stress Management: Physical fitness helps employees develop self-confidence, discipline, esprit-de-corps, and a desire to excel.
- Importance to Well-being: Regular exercise and health education contribute to the health and well-being of all BCSO employees.
Definitions
- Aerobic Exercise: Examples include swimming, aerobic dance/step, skiing, and jogging/running–involves oxygen use.
- Anaerobic Exercise: Examples include weight lifting, basketball, and racquetball–occurs without oxygen.
Goal
- Employee Well-being: Employee health and well-being are paramount to the employee, family, colleagues, and community.
- Four Factors for Commitment: Physical fitness commitment is based on:
- Ability to meet physical challenges promptly.
- Improved health to reduce stress and sick days.
- Less susceptibility to injuries and quicker recovery.
- Reduced likelihood of associated health hazards (e.g., heart disease, hypo kinetic diseases).
- Goal is to improve and maintain physical fitness levels of employees to be equal to or greater than the average person in their age and gender group.
Procedure
- Medical Examinations: All applicants and employees must undergo medical examinations by county-selected physicians.
- Exercise Programs: Trained specialists provide information, advice, and supervised exercise programs.
- Includes individualized or in-group exercise activities, which are reviewed on the Bexar County Intranet under Health Works.
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