FTC 121 - Physical Fitness for Public Safety Personnel

    Recent Professors
    Tomas J. Ruvalcaba, Charlotte N. Skeen, Robin L. Leafblad, Jennifer K. Meloni, Hannah T. Parducho, Krysten A. McCaughey, James L. Branham
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This lecture class provides information on exercise physiology and nutrition as it relates to public safety personnel. Topics include the components of a tactical fitness program such as metabolic conditioning, neuromuscular fitness, body composition, and mobility. Other topics include progressive overload, specificity of training, periodization, stress management, injury and disease prevention, and diet and nutrition for health and performance.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:55am–3:05pm, Thu 8:35am–11:45am, Wed 11:55am–3:05pm, Mon 11:50am–6:10pm