Maricopa Community Colleges  LET143   19926-20002 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/26/92  
LET143      19926-20002 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Physical Conditioning and Wellness
Emphasis on developing physical fitness for the participants through mental and physical conditioning, structured exercise, and classroom education. Basic elements of strength training, aerobic conditioning, flexibility, and nutrition. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET143   19926-20002 Physical Conditioning and Wellness
1. Demonstrate the ability to determine an individual's current health and physical fitness status prior to his or her beginning a conditioning program. (I)
2. Measure a fellow trainee's body fat. (I)
3. Describe the relationship of fitness to productivity, absenteeism, and employee performance. (II)
4. Explain the role exercise plays in stress management. (II)
5. Differentiate between absolute strength and dynamic strength. (II)
6. Demonstrate the ability to calculate individual "maximum heart rate" and "training heart rate." (II)
7. Describe the three phases of an exercise session. (II)
8. Identify the role of exercise and its relationship to preventive medicine. (II)
9. List the basic concepts of diet and nutrition as they relate to a conditioning program. (II)
10. Demonstrate the proper method of performing the three types of flexibility movements. (III)
11. Perform the ALEOAC-mandated Run/Walk (Aerobic Power) Test, Sit-Ups (Muscular Endurance) Test, Push-Ups (Muscular Endurance) Test, and Flexibility Test. (III)
12. Demonstrate the ability to complete specific circuit training exercises for a 30 second period. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
LET143   19926-20002 Physical Conditioning and Wellness
    I. Physical Conditioning/Wellness Evaluation
        A. Blood Pressure
        B. Pulse
        C. Step Test
        D. Flexibility Test
        E. Body Fat Analysis
      II. Wellness Training
          A. The Importance of Physical Fitness to the Law Enforcement Profession
          B. Law Enforcement versus the General Population
          C. Fitness and Age
          D. Reasons to Begin or Maintain a Fitness Program
          E. How Physical Fitness Affects Your Job
          F. The Role Exercise Plays in Stress Management
          G. Basic Self Fitness Tests
            1. The Physical Exam
            2. Aerobic Testing
            3. Strength Tests
            4. Flexibility
            5. Determining Heart Rates
          H. Basic Aerobic Exercise Progression Program
            1. Three Phases of an Exercise Session
            2. Stretching Exercises
            3. Walking Starter Program
            4. Running Program
            5. Cycling
            6. Swimming
          I. Weight Control Through Calorie Understanding
            1. Caloric Needs
            2. The Calorie-Weight Relationship
            3. Weight Loss
          J. Risk Factors
            1. Blood Cholesterol
            2. Blood Pressure
        III. Physical Conditioning Program
            A. Stretching Exercises
            B. Fitness Testing
              1. Cardiovascular Endurance
              2. Dynamic Strength Tests
            C. Jogging
            D. Running
            E. ALEOAC-Mandated Tests
          IV. Circuit Training
              A. Bench Press
              B. Leg Press
              C. Shoulder Press
              D. Pull Down
              E. Dumbell Curls
              F. Cable Row
              G. Leg Curl
              H. Barbell Curls
              I. Alternative Rowing
              J. Dips
              K. Leg Ups
              L. Curl-Ups
              M. Push-Ups
              N. Modified Push-Ups
              O. Steps-Ups
              P. Stationary Bike
              Q. Pull-Ups
              R. Back Benders
              S. Sit-Ups
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