PB 201 - Police Physical Fitness

Credit Hours: 4

Police Physical Fitness will provide students with diet and fitness information relevant to the functions of a healthy and active life. The students will be introduced to exercise programs that are specific to performing the job of law enforcement officers. The course will include a pre-test and post-test analysis of a three-segment program focused on push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

perform at or above the 50th percentile in the areas of muscular endurance and cardiovascular capacity;
identify components of an exercise session and explain the reason for each; and
identify activities at a personal physical fitness program that can be performed by an officer while off duty.

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