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Wellness for Law Enforcement Officers
Course: AJS112

First Term: 1997 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: The value of physical fitness in law enforcement and the basic elements of strength training, aerobic conditioning, flexibility, nutrition, and back injury prevention



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify contributing factors to overall health and fitness. (I, II)
2. Identify the relationships between health and fitness and various elements of job performance, including absenteeism, on-the-job injuries, and general overall productivity. (I, II)
3. Describe common health problems experienced by law enforcement officers including cardiovascular disorders, low back injuries, and substance abuse. (I, II)
4. Identify the sources, manifestations, and techniques for managing the cumulative effects of stress among law enforcement officers. (I, II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Wellness
   A. Major causes of death
   B. Law enforcement fitness studies
   C. Coronary heart disease
   D. Fitness justification
   E. Stress and fitness
   F. Diet and nutrition
   G. Exercise injuries prevention and treatment
   H. Low back injury
II. Stress Management
   A. Definition
   B. Consequences of stress
   C. Life change indicators
   D. Effects of stress
   E. Sources of stress
   F. High stress response or trauma stress
   G. Stress reduction/prevention techniques
   H. Stress management process
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  2/25/1997

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