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Policing in America has roots in? European methods
What are the four concepts of policing? County
Sheriff
Common Law
English "Bobby" foot patrol methods
The Northeastern states had the "watch and ward" Watch=Nighttime
system. What time of day is associated with watch and Ward=Daytime
ward?
Define physical fitness. The condition of the body that enables an individual to use his/her body in
activities requiring without undue experience of fatigue and exhaustion. Physical
fitness equates to performance and to readiness.
What are the seven components of physical fitness? Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Cardiovascular endurance
Flexibility
Agility
Power
Speed
Define wellness. Consists of a person's health/disease status and risk potential. Wellness ranges on
a continuum from death to optimal well-being. It is not just the absence of
disease; but is a state of positive well-being. Total well-being involves positive
lifestyle/health behaviors for a balanced physical, mental, spiritual, and socio-
emotional well-being. A person can be physically fit but not well. Wellness goes
beyond performance.
What are the two components of fitness? Functional and health related fitness
What are the five components of the two categories Cardiovascular fitness or endurance
relating to functional and health related fitness? Flexibility
Muscular endurance (dynamic strength)
Muscular strength (absolute strength)
Body composition
What are the three components of motor fitness? Agility
Anaerobic power (speed)
Explosive leg strength or power
, Name the six factors that influence fitness/wellness Self-responsibility
(Pyramid). Stress management
Tobacco Cessation
Weight control
Proper nutrition
Regular exercise
What is the leading cause of death in the US? Heart disease
Police officers have a higher incidence of stress-related Alcoholism
disorders than civilian populations. What are the three Suicide
disorders? Divorce
What does FITT stand for? Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
What is the purpose of applying FITT to Improves efficiency of heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING?
What is the purpose of applying FITT to STRENGTH Increase lean muscle mass and strength; enhance physical performance,
TRAINING? decrease injuries, improve self-concept, and professional presence.
What is the purpose of applying FITT to FLEXIBILITY Prevent injuries, improve posture, improves physical performance, reduce
TRAINING? soreness, increase flexibility.
What is the purpose of applying FITT to ANAEROBIC Increase ability to make short, intense bursts of maximum effort using energy
TRAINING? stored in muscle in the absence of oxygen.
Identify the three components of an exercise program. Warm up
Work out
Cool down
What is possible with a BPM of 80-90? Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure/activity
What is possible with a BPM of 90-104? Heat stress possible with prolonged exposure/activity
What is possible with a BPM of 105-129? Heat stress likely. Heat stroke possible with prolonged exposure.
What is possible with a BPM of 130+? Heatstroke likely with continued exposure
What is the 80/20 rule? Eat healthy 80% of the time but allow some treats 20% of the time.
What are the five components of a healthy diet? Fruits
Vegetables
Protein
Grains
Dairy