FSC 135: Strength and Fitness for Fire Service

Credits 2.0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 4
General Education Category
Pending Evaluation
Activity Course
No

This course provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for physical fitness in firefighting. Through a participatory learning environment, students will engage in activities designed to enhance strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Instruction will cover aerobic and resistance training, proper lifting techniques, warm-up and stretching routines, core training principles, and key components of overall wellness. Additionally, students will be introduced to the correct handling of fire service equipment.

Prerequisites

None

Student Learning Outcomes

1.    Engage in structured exercise routines to strengthen the chest muscles.
2.    Participate in bench press exercises.
3.    Engage in structured exercise routines to strengthen the back muscles.
4.    Participate in targeted exercise routines to strengthen the shoulder muscles.
5.    Engage in exercises to strengthen the biceps.
6.    Engage in structured exercise routines to strengthen the triceps.
7.    Participate in focused exercise routines to strengthen the forearm muscles.
8.    Engage in targeted physical exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles.
9.    Participate in targeted exercise routines to strengthen the quadriceps.
10.    Participate in squat exercises.
11.    Engage in focused exercise routines to strengthen the hamstring muscles.
12.    Engage in structured physical exercises aimed at strengthening the calf muscles.