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FAC 007-63889 PHYSICAL TRAINING OVERVIEW
Santa Ana College Fire Academy 2/11/19- 5/24/19
COURSE: FAC 007-63889 Physical Training for Fire Suppression
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Fire Academy 050 or 060.
Ticket# 63889
2/11/19-5/24/19
0600-0830
Units: 2.5
Spring 2019

INSTRUCTOR: Dave Sabo, CSCS*D, TSAC-F
EMAIL: sabo_david@sac.edu
1530 W. 17th Santa Ana, CA 92706 Phone: 949-606-6188

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Physical training (PT) course to prepare those interested in a career in the fire service.
8 hours lecture
96 hours lab
104 hours total = 2.5 units

ORIENTATION:
2/13/19
0600-1100 Official BIDDLE, subject to change due to weather.
4 Hours Lecture TBA
1 hour movement assessment
1 hour physical training

Lecture and PT Dates
PT days and times:
0600-0830 Monday, Wednesday, Friday
0830-0840 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
• This is a college level class, and the Recruits are expected to do college level work.
• The physical conditioning portion will challenge the Recruits' anaerobic, aerobic, and movement capacities and capabilities.
• Injuries are TO BE REPORTED.
• See instructor for injury and accident reports.
• If you have a pre-existing injury, the instructor needs to know.

DRESS CODE:
• All Recruits need to be in the same PT uniform.
• Shirts are tucked in, no rips, no tears.
• No jewelry.
• Shoes are to be tied.
• Some days will require turnouts.
• Helmets requires on the training grounds.
• Baseball hats will be worn to academy rules.
• Cell phones will be required at times, but not allowed otherwise.
TARDINESS/ ABSENCES
• Notify the Master Instructor immediately, not the Recruit Chief.
• Academy rules.
• Don't miss days, period.
• Missed days will need to be made up at a future date.
COURSE CONTENT:

ORIENTATION:
4 lecture hours, Official BIDDLE, 2 hours lab. Introductions, policies, safety concerns and program overview. Includes: chain of command, rules and regulations, mindset, nutrition and proper lifting techniques for the fire service.

PHYSICAL EXERCISE and TRAINING – 96.0 lab hours. Physical training will include movement prep, metabolic conditioning (fire specific aerobic and anaerobic activities) and strength development (hypertrophy, strength and power phases). Emphasis on physical conditioning for fire-ground performance.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Recognize appropriate strategies for the development of health and fitness specific to the demands of the fire service
Describe the importance of health and physical fitness in the fire service.
Demonstrate the ability to complete the physical fitness protocols to the set fire service standard

Daily goals will be set.
Stress and time management.
Team growth.
Communication.
Responsibility, roles, and attention to detail.
Application periods for leadership positions/ resume building.
Movement proficiency.
Focus will be on strength, teamwork, endurance, and effort.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

104 hours of Physical Conditioning (student may not miss more than 10% of the class hours in order to receive a pass)

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:
Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.
In cases where a violation of academic honesty is discovered, the faculty member is encouraged to file and “Academic Misconduct Incident Report” form and distribute the form to the appropriate offices listed. In matters relating to academic honesty violations, the primary responsibility for disciplinary proceedings rests with the instructor and the academic division where the violation allegedly occurred
ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Disabled Student Office in Johnson Center, U-103, or phone (714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6484 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS Department.

Meet Your Instructor:  Instructor Dave Sabo, CSCS*D, TSAC-F

Sabo_david@sac.edu

949-606-6188

Course Description:  Strength and Conditioning for the Fire Service

Textbook Information: 

Additional Course Information:  FAC 007-63889
Course Learning Objectives:  Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Student Learning Objectives:  Learn how to compete!