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Physical Fitness The condition of the body that enables an individual to use his/her body in
activities without undue experience of fatigue and exhaustion.
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What are the components of physical fitness? Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition, and
muscular endurance
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Wellness Consists of a person's health/disease status and risk potential
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Wellness ranges on continuum from ______ to ___ _. death to optimal well-being
What makes the foundation of the wellness pyramid? Regular exercise and proper nutrition.
Police officers have a ___ of stress-related disorders higher incidence
than civilian population.
What is the percentage for heart disease deaths in the 39%
US?
What is the percentage for cancer deaths in the US? 22%
What are actions that may help move the position on the -Stop—Harmful drugs, smoking and chewing tobacco.
continuum more towards wellness?
-Limit alcohol.
-Exercise regularly.
-Eat less animal fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
-Eat more complex carbohydrates and drink more water.
-Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight as discussed with your doctor.
-Limit sunlight exposure or wear sunblock.
-Get immunizations.
-Get regular medical check-ups and self-exams.
, What are three stressors that police officers face? 1.)Alcoholism
2.)Suicide
3.)Divorce
How does fitness improves the law enforcement -Improved capability for specific task performance
profession?
-Improved ability to mobilize the body efficiently
-Improved tolerance to fatigue
-Reduced risk of injuries when doing physical tasks
-Better psychological preparation
-Reduced stress and health risks
Progressive Overload the demands placed on the body must be greater than those of daily activities.
Regularity and Recovery an exercise program should be regular and provide time for recovery.
Fitness begins to decline after __ _. 96 hours
Specificity The body adapts specifically to the type of demand placed on it.
Balance An exercise program should have balance so opposing muscles are worked.
What does FITT stand for? F- Frequency: Number of workouts per week (Regularity and recovery)
I- Intensity: How hard you exercise (Progressive overload)
T- Time: Duration of exercise (Progressive overload)
T- Type: Type of exercise (Specificity and Balance)
Purpose of Cardiovascular Training -Improve efficiency of heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
-It helps to control weight
-Increase energy
-Increase endurance
-Increase performance capacity
-Lower cholesterol.
Aerobic Process that requires oxygen
Anerobic Process that does not require oxygen