Course: FSC134 First Term: 2020 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 9999
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Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 4.6 Period(s) 4.6 Load
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Subject Type: OccupationalLoad Formula: T - Lab Load |
MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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1. Describe the physical requirements for performing basic fire fighting tasks. (I)
2. Explain the relationship of proper nutrition to total fitness. (I) 3. Explain the impact of protective clothing on the physical performance of firefighters. (I) 4. Explain the physical and mental aspects of well-being and conditioning. (II) 5. Demonstrate proper exercise techniques for specific conditioning programs. (II) 6. Explain the relationship between proper training and effective physical and mental performance. (II, III) 7. Apply skills of physical and mental aspects of performance required in physical agility testing and fire fighting. (III) 8. Perform specific manipulative firefighter tasks. (IV) 9. Explain the relationship between firefighter fitness evaluations and the physical agility pre-employment tests. (V) 10. Contrast and compare firefighter health and fitness to performance, productivity, and quality of life in the workplace. (V) | |||
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. Physical Requirements of fire fighting
A. Physical fitness 1. Flexibility 2. Aerobic conditioning 3. Muscular strength 4. Muscular endurance B. Nutrition 1. Basic balanced diet 2. Specialized diets C. Effects of the firefighting environment 1. Protective clothing 2. Environmental factors II. Physical aspects of well-being and conditioning A. Exercise principles 1. General adaptation 2. Specificity of training 3. Overload principle B. Exercise physiology 1. Aerobic and anaerobic energy sources 2. Muscle physiology 3. Recovery from undertraining/overtraining 4. Myotatic stretch reflex 5. Physical effects of environment 6. Injury prevention C. Proper exercise techniques 1. Flexibility 2. Weight training 3. Specialized programs 4. Implementation of organizational programs III. Mental aspects of performance A. Stress model B. Relaxation techniques C. Focus training D. Visualization E. Performance keys F. Mastering skills IV. Fire fighting A. Equipment 1. Hydrant 2. Ladders 3. Hose evolutions 4. Others B. Tasks 1. Ventilation 2. Search and rescue 3. Others V. Lifelong fitness and wellness A. Physiologic change 1. Aging 2. Injury 3. Illness B. Psychological and social factors C. Changes in job requirements | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020 |