MCCCD Program Description

Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT

Course: FSC130

First Term: 2004 Summer I

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 1.5 Period(s) 1.35 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Skills and abilities required for entry level position in the fire service including physical ability, and stamina. Opportunity to take the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the end of the course Course Notes:Offered as credit (P) or no credit (Z) basis. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the physical demands of fire fighting. (I) 2. Identify the five components of physical fitness. (II) 3. Explain the five basic exercise principles. (III) 4. Identify and explain the four main concepts of cardiopulmonary endurance. (IV) 5. Describe the basics of strength training. (V) 6. Identify the mental aspects of performance. (VI) 7. Explain the events and purpose of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). (VII)
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 Demands of Fire Fighting A. Physical effects of equipment 1. Effects of protective clothing 2. Types of equipment 3. Weight and size of equipment B. Physical effects of environment 1. Shift work and sleep deprivation 2. Physiological demands 3. Death and injury statistics 4. Critical tasks of fire fighting II. Five Components of Physical Fitness A. Flexibility B. Cardiopulmonary endurance C. Muscular strength D. Muscular endurance E. Body composition III. Principles of Exercise A. Adaptation B. Overload C. Progression D. Specificity E. Overtraining IV. Cardiopulmonary Endurance A. Aerobic fitness B. Anaerobic fitness C. Progression training D. Interval training V. Strength Training A. Basic programs B. Techniques C. Safety VI. Mental Aspects of Performance A. Stress B. Anxiety C. Stress management VII. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Events A. Stair climb B. Hose drag C. Equipment carry D. Ladder raise and extension E. Forcible entry F. Search G. Rescue H. Ceiling breach and pull

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/24/2004

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