Maricopa Community Colleges  LET201   19982-20006 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/28/00  
LET201      19982-20006 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Physical Conditioning and Wellness Instructor Training
Techniques for instructing students on developing physical fitness, including mental and physical conditioning. Basic elements of strength training, aerobic conditioning, flexibility, and nutrition covered. Classroom education and structured exercises emphasized. Prerequisites: Departmental Approval.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET201   19982-20006 Physical Conditioning and Wellness Instructor Training
1. Prepare students to determine an individual's current health and physical fitness status prior to his or her beginning a conditioning program. (I)
2. Evaluate student ability to measure body fat. (I)
3. Explain the relationship of fitness to productivity, absenteeism, and employee performance. (II)
4. Create role-plays to enable students to identify and evaluate the role exercise plays in stress management. (II)
5. Assess student ability to perform basic self fitness tests. (II)
6. Contrast absolute strength and dynamic strength. (II)
7. Evaluate student ability to calculate "maximum heart rate" and "training heart rate". (II)
8. Organize role-plays to demonstrate the three phases of an exercise session. (II)
9. Plan and direct discussions to examine the relationship of exercise to preventative medicine. (II)
10. Explain a conditioning program using the basic concepts of diet and nutrition. (II)
11. Demonstrate the proper method of performing the flexibility movements. (III)
12. Create scenarios to enable students to perform the three types of flexibility movements. (III)
13. Demonstrate circuit training exercises. (IV)
14. Evaluate student ability to perform various fitness tests and circuit training exercises. (III, IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
LET201   19982-20006 Physical Conditioning and Wellness Instructor Training
    I. Physical Conditioning/Wellness Evaluation
        A. Content
          1. Blood Pressure
          2. Pulse
          3. Step Test
          4. Flexibility Test
          5. Body Fat Analysis
        B. Techniques of Instruction
          1. Lecture
          2. Demonstration
      II. Wellness Training
          A. Content
            1. The Importance of Physical Fitness to the Law Enforcement Profession
            2. Law Enforcement versus the General Population
            3. Fitness and Age
            4. Reasons to Begin or Maintain a Fitness Program
            5. How Physical Fitness Affects Your Job
            6. The Role Exercise Plays in Stress Management
            7. Basic Self Fitness Tests
            8. Basic Aerobic Exercise Progression Program
            9. Weight Control Through Calorie Understanding
            10. Risk Factors
          B. Techniques of Instruction
            1. Lecture
            2. Role Plays
            3. Scenarios
            4. Demonstration
            5. Evaluation
        III. Physical Conditioning Program
            A. Content
              1. Stretching Exercises
              2. Fitness Testing
              3. Jogging
              4. Running
            B. Techniques of Instruction
              1. Demonstration
              2. Role Plays
              3. Evaluation
          IV. Circuit Training
              A. Content
                1. Bench Press
                2. Leg Press
                3. Shoulder Press
                4. Pull Down
                5. Dumbell Curls
                6. Cable Row
                7. Leg Curl
                8. Barbell Curls
                9. Alternative Rowing
                10. Dips
                11. Leg Ups
                12. Curl-Ups
                13. Push-Ups
                14. Modified Push-Ups
                15. Step-Ups
                16. Stationary Bike
                17. Pull-Ups
                18. Back Benders
                19. Sit-Ups
              B. Techniques of Instruction
                1. Demonstration
                2. Evaluation
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