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What is the primary purpose of the physical training program for peace officers?
To educate and reinforce the need for peace officers to be in good physical condition to perform their job requirements
What is the duration of the physical training program?
30 hours
What is the primary objective of the physical training program?
To educate and reinforce the need for peace officers to be in good physical condition
What is the purpose of the flexibility training in the physical training program?
To increase the available range of motion at a given joint or structure
What is the purpose of the anaerobic fitness training in the physical training program?
To involve short intense bursts of energy
What is the purpose of the agility training in the physical training program?
To generate speed and change direction
What is the model program used by the Academy for physical fitness readiness?
Public Safety Physical Fitness Readiness
How will recruits be evaluated during the academy program?
Through a physical fitness test
What is the main goal of the FitForceTM model program?
To develop a cost-effective, voluntary law enforcement fitness and wellness program
What are the two main elements of a Physical Readiness Program?
Physical performance capability and health status
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
What is the purpose of the agency-based implementation of the FitForceTM model program?
To reduce liability costs and improve officer health
What is the focus of the fitness lifestyle areas in the Physical Readiness Program?
All of the above
What is the primary reason for implementing a Physical Readiness Program in law enforcement agencies?
To reduce liability costs and risk associated with officer health
What is the definition of health according to the text?
A state of complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being
What is the benefit of a Physical Readiness Program in terms of officer health?
All of the above
What is the main goal of the FitForceTM model program in terms of community resources?
To develop a cooperative, collaborative program with education and fitness resources
What is the importance of a Physical Readiness Program in terms of officer duties?
It ensures officers have the requisite fitness to perform their duties
What is the recommended 1.5 Mile Run time for a 30-39 year old male?
12:51
Which organization partnered with law enforcement agencies to form a national Task Group to study the decline of health and fitness?
NLC Mutual Insurance Company
What is the minimum number of sit-ups required for a 19-29 year old female?
35
What is the purpose of the Voluntary Law Enforcement Fitness/Wellness Model Program?
To create a generic model for a voluntary fitness program
What is the recommended Push-ups score for a 40-49 year old male?
21
Which of the following organizations did not participate in the development of the pilot program?
American Society for Law Enforcement Training
What is the recommended Trunk Flex score for a 50-older male?
14.5 inches
What is the goal of the Model Program?
To create a model that can be universally adopted by law enforcement agencies
What is the recommended 1.5 Mile Run time for a 19-29 year old female?
15:26
What is the main concern addressed by the Model Program?
The decline of health and fitness among law enforcement personnel
What is the purpose of the Physical Fitness Assessments in the academy?
To evaluate the recruits' level of fitness upon entry into the academy.
How often are the Physical Fitness Assessments scheduled?
Monthly
What is the purpose of the Monthly Assessment?
To identify areas where recruits need to show improvement.
What is the minimum score required to pass the Final Assessment?
75% or better
What is the purpose of the PT Goals Contract?
To provide a constant reminder of the recruits' self-stated goals.
What type of exercise is emphasized in the Flexibility training program?
Stretching exercise
What is the purpose of the Circuit Training program?
To build squad team cohesion and improve overall fitness.
What is wellness defined as?
Purposeful actions taken to attain and maintain optimal health and fitness
What is the Heavy Bag training program used for?
To build muscular endurance.
Where do the recruits conduct their circuit training?
At multiple locations, including the high school track, the Academy building, and the 1.5 mile run course at Arnold Park.
What percentage of deaths in the US are related to lifestyle choices?
50%
What is the source document used to develop the physical training program?
Fit for Duty: The Peace Officer's Guide to Total Fitness.
What is the estimated annual cost of smoking in the US?
$138 billion
What is obesity linked to?
Diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and orthopedic problems
What is the estimated cost of sedentary living in the US?
$143 billion
What is stress management consistently defined as?
An in-service training priority
What is the leading cause of death in America?
Coronary artery disease
What is the estimated annual cost of coronary artery disease in the US?
$350 billion
What percentage of early retirements are due to heart disease?
20-50%
What is the estimated cost of an in-service heart attack for a law enforcement officer?
$400,000 to $750,000
Study Notes
Physical Training and Wellbeing
- Peace officers need to be in good physical condition to perform job requirements, maintain a professional appearance, and reduce health risks.
Objectives
- Trainees will be able to participate in a fitness program that includes:
- Flexibility training, including static, dynamic, passive, and active stretching
- Aerobic fitness training, such as distance running, aerobics, and stair climbing
- Anaerobic fitness training, involving short intense bursts of energy
- Muscular endurance training, including resistance exercises like push-ups and sit-ups
- Agility training, including shuttle runs, lateral slides, and running backwards
Physical Fitness Assessments
- Recruits will be evaluated during the academy program to determine their physical fitness level.
- Assessments will be conducted monthly, with the first assessment evaluating:
- 1.5-mile run
- Push-ups in 1 minute
- Sit-ups in 1 minute
- Trunk flex
- Recruits who do not meet minimum standards will be expected to show improvement in subsequent assessments.
PT Training and Goals
- Training will vary depending on facility availability and weather, but will include:
- Flexibility training, including stretching before exercise
- Aerobic fitness training, including distance runs and timed runs
- Anaerobic fitness training, including circuit training and sprints
- Muscular endurance training, including weight training and exercises
- Agility training, including shuttle runs, lateral slides, and running backwards
- Recruits will complete a PT Goals Contract after each monthly assessment, setting goals for improvement.
Model Program: Public Safety Physical Readiness
- The program aims to develop a guide for a cost-effective, voluntary law enforcement fitness and wellness program.
- The program has two main elements: physical performance capability and health status.
- Physical fitness is defined as the ability to meet daily demands without fatigue, while maintaining energy for leisure and emergency situations.
- The components of physical fitness are:
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Anaerobic power
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
- Agility
- Explosive leg power
- Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Fitness and Health
- Poor lifestyle habits, such as smoking, obesity, and poor nutrition, lead to high health costs and mortality rates.
- Sedentary living, stress, and health risk reduction are also major concerns.
- The Healthy People 2010 initiative identifies 47 prevention goals and measures for individuals in the United States.
- Coronary artery disease, heart disease, and stroke are leading causes of death in America.
- Cancer, particularly colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer, is a major health concern.
- Law enforcement officers have higher morbidity and mortality rates than the general public, due to cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and suicide.
Physical training is essential for peace officers to perform job requirements, maintain a professional appearance, and reduce health risks. This includes flexibility, aerobic, and anaerobic fitness training.
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