Collingwood Physical Fitness Assessment

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What is the primary purpose of physical training for peace officers?

To maintain a professional appearance

To perform the physical requirements of the job (correct)

To enhance the quality and quantity of retirement years

To reduce the risk of disability

What type of fitness training involves increasing heart rate for a prolonged period?

Anaerobic fitness

Muscular endurance fitness

Aerobic fitness (correct)

Flexibility fitness

Which of the following is a benefit of physical training for peace officers?

Increasing excessive sick leave

Increasing the risk of disability

Decreasing the quality of retirement years

Reducing the risk of heart disease (correct)

What is the focus of muscular endurance fitness training?

Training muscular groups for endurance Signup and view all the answers

What type of stretching is involved in flexibility training?

A combination of static, dynamic, passive, and active stretching Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of aerobic fitness training recommended in the lesson plan?

20-30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is agility in the context of physical fitness?

The ability to generate speed, to start, to stop, and to change direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the monthly assessments during the academy program?

To ensure recruits show improvement in areas failing to meet minimum standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum score required for recruits to pass the final assessment?

75% or better Signup and view all the answers

What type of training is highlighted before any exercising in the academy program?

Flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PT Goals Contract?

To provide a constant reminder of self-stated goals Signup and view all the answers

What type of training includes shuttle runs, lateral slides, and/or running backwards for short distances?

Agility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the academy program's physical fitness training?

To prepare recruits for the hiring process Signup and view all the answers

How often are the recruits evaluated during the academy program?

Monthly Signup and view all the answers

What is the source document used to develop the academy program's physical fitness training?

Fit for Duty: The Peace Officer's Guide to Total Fitness Signup and view all the answers

What type of training is used to improve the recruits' anaerobic fitness?

Circuit training Signup and view all the answers

What is the 1.5 Mile Run goal for men aged 19-29?

12:18 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Trunk Flex goal for women aged 40-49?

15.5 inches Signup and view all the answers

Who partnered with law enforcement organizations to form a national Task Group?

National League of Cities' captive reinsurance facility Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Task Group?

To study the problem of declining health and fitness among law enforcement professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to achieve the physical fitness goals?

Voluntary Law Enforcement Fitness/Wellness Model Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Model Program?

To improve the health and fitness of law enforcement professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the Model Program?

A voluntary program that can be adapted by law enforcement agencies Signup and view all the answers

Who are the participants in the pilot program?

NLC Mutual Insurance Company, FitForce TM, Risk Probe, Inc. and several state leagues pools Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pilot program?

To test the efficacy of an agency-based health risk reduction focused program Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the cooperative program?

Improved health and fitness among law enforcement professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Model Program Mission Statement?

To develop a cost-effective, voluntary law enforcement fitness and wellness program Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of a Physical Readiness Program for agencies?

Controlling risk and associated costs Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main elements of a Physical Readiness Program?

Physical performance capability and health status Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of physical fitness according to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports?

The ability to meet life's daily demands without undue fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What is the component of physical fitness necessary for control and restraint?

Muscular strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of wellness in the context of public safety?

Purposeful actions taken to attain and maintain optimal health and fitness Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between fitness, health, and wellness?

Fitness, health, and wellness are integrally related and complementary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a total fitness and wellness program?

Health status and lifestyle habits Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of a Physical Readiness Program for officers' lifestyle habits?

Decreasing health risks and improving quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Physical Readiness Program in public safety?

To ensure officers' physical readiness to perform duties Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of deaths in the United States are related to lifestyle choices?

More than 50% Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual cost of cigarette smoking in the United States?

Over $138 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual cost of obesity-related medical costs and lost productivity in the United States?

Over $33 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual cost of alcohol and drug abuse in the United States?

Over $143 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

Coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual cost of coronary artery disease in the United States?

Over $350 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual cost of cancer in the United States?

Over $170 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated cost of an in-service heart attack for law enforcement officers?

Between $400,000 and $750,000 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of early retirements among law enforcement officers are due to heart disease?

20-50% Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of back problems among law enforcement officers due to obesity?

15-35% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Training and Wellbeing

The physical training program is designed to educate peace officers on the importance of physical fitness to perform job requirements, maintain a professional appearance, and reduce health risks.
The program aims to improve flexibility, aerobic, anaerobic, muscular endurance, and agility.

Objectives

Participate in a fitness program that includes training for flexibility, aerobic, anaerobic, muscular endurance, and agility.
Understand the components of physical fitness:
- Flexibility: range of motion at a given joint or structure.
- Aerobic fitness: increasing heart rate for a period of time.
- Anaerobic fitness: short intense bursts of energy.
- Muscular endurance: training muscular groups for endurance.
- Agility: generating speed, starting, stopping, and changing direction.

Physical Fitness Assessments

Recruits will be evaluated during the academy program to determine their physical fitness level.
Assessments will be scheduled monthly, unless interrupted by an exception or situation.
Assessments will evaluate:
- 1.5-mile run.
- Push-ups in 1 minute.
- Sit-ups in 1 minute.
- Trunk flex.

Training Programs

Flexibility: stretching before exercise and throughout the academy program.
Aerobic fitness:
- Distance runs: 1 mile to 3-mile distances.
- Timed runs: using the track to determine time to distance measures.
Anaerobic fitness:
- Circuit training: squad team building exercises that incorporate exercises at set intervals.
- Sprints: runs that utilize sprint and distance running.
- Heavy bag: training on heavy bag at 3-minute intervals.
Muscular endurance:
- Weight training: recruits will train at the weight room in the college facility.
- Exercises: repetitions during physical training to improve sit-ups, push-ups, and flexibility.
Agility:
- Circuit training: courses that incorporate shuttle runs, lateral slides, and/or running backwards for short distances.

Model Program: Public Safety Physical Readiness

The program aims to develop a cost-effective, voluntary law enforcement fitness and wellness program.
The program's mission is to ensure that officers have the requisite fitness to perform their duties, lifestyle habits will decrease health risks, and agencies reduce liability and costs.
The program has two main elements:
- Developing and maintaining physical performance capability.
- Addressing officers' health status, both present and future disease risks.

Facts Bearing on the Mission

A public safety Physical Readiness Program helps to ensure that officers have the requisite fitness to perform their duties.
The program reduces liability and costs by ensuring officers' physical readiness.
The program addresses officers' health status, both present and future disease risks.
Physical fitness is critical for job performance, quality of life, and reducing health risks.

Working Definitions

Physical fitness: the ability to meet life's daily demands without undue fatigue, while maintaining sufficient energy for leisure time pursuits.
Physical performance capability: the ability to perform job tasks and personal leisure time activities.
Health: a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Wellness: purposeful actions taken to attain and maintain optimal health and fitness.

Fitness and Health

More than 50% of deaths in the US are related to lifestyle choices.
Poor lifestyle habits result in early deaths and high health costs.
Fitness and health are integrally related and complementary.
A total fitness and wellness program is recommended to attain and maintain optimal health and fitness.

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Description

This quiz assesses physical fitness standards based on age and gender. It includes benchmarks for the 1.5 mile run, trunk flex, sit-ups, and push-ups.