FTEC 290B - PHYSICAL FITNESS

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    Prerequisite
    Completion of FTEC 290A and completion of or concurrent enrolment in FTEC 295B. This course is designed to give in-service firefighters and interested students information about conditioning and fire department physical ability test designs and will include manipulative drills in order to be successful in passing California PAT's (Physical Abilities Tests). This course will provide information on the most recently developed tests in Southern California including the CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test) and the Biddle (Biddle and Associate Validated Test). Students will learn about firefighter wellness programs, review basic nutrition and current NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards pertaining to firefighter health and safety. Student must be able to perform Advanced firefighter activities including climbing, using sledge hammers, dragging 150lb dummies and wearing a self contained breathing apparatus. (CSU, AVC)
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    CSU
    Description
    FTEC 290B PHYSICAL FITNESS AND