Health and Fitness Plans for First Responders

Course Description:

This course will help First Responders grasp basic nutritional information of various diet strategies for weight control, performance and general health. Students will be introduced to physical fitness concepts which will allow them to develop a personal fitness plan. Through diet and exercise, first responders will be better able to cope with daily stressors on and off duty. This class goes beyond lecture and allows participants to conduct various movements under the guidance of instructors providing them tools to confidently build a practical workout strategy. 

Core Competencies: 

• Participants will support their wellness and resilience with skills learned in the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional areas required of law enforcement officers.

Course Objectives:

• Identify the effects of stress and how it relates to on and off duty issues with first responders
• Articulate the significance of physical fitness and compare it to mental and emotional states
• Compare and contrast diet plans for personal goals and needs
• Interpret and modify types of fitness to develop a personal fitness plan

Instructional Methods:

• Classroom point of instruction
• Group exercises with classroom material
• Physical workout monitored by instructors

Who Should Attend:

• All Public Safety Personnel

Course Requirements:

• 100% participation and attendance