FFF101 - Fitness for Firefighters
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Subject Title
Fitness for Firefighters
Subject Description
FFF101 is a fitness subject designed to be both theoretical and practical, combining traditional classroom activity and practical application of health and fitness theory. Students participate in lectures and practical physical fitness and health activities that:1) present how the body responds and adapts to exercise stress, and 2) explore contemporary fitness and health issues.
Credit Status
One credit toward the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Ontario College Certificate
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
1) Identify relevant functional anatomy with respect to exercise.
2) Recognize the role of health and physical fitness in personal and professional life.
3) Understand the physical training model.
4) Apply the training model to self for health and job tasks.
5) Identify risk factors related to health and job tasks.
6) Interpret personal fitness appraisal information.
7) Implement an immediate fitness and health strategy.
8) Design a post-course personal health and occupationally related fitness strategy.
Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.
Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.
Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.
Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.
By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.
Prerequisite(s)
None.
Topic Outline
- Course introduction, assignments, resources and deadlines
- The components of physical fitness and health
- Fitness appraisal and interpretation
- Functional anatomy – musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, nervous systems
- The training model – frequency, intensity, time and type of training
- Aerobic training for performance and weight control
- Strength and muscular endurance training principles
- Principles of flexibility training
- Nutrition for health and weight control
- Strategies for continued health and fitness
Mode of Instruction
Students will participate three hours per week: two hours in traditional classroom instruction and one-hour of scheduled practical physical activity. Additional participation in fitness activity is encouraged outside of regular class times.
Prescribed Texts
None.
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Reference Material
Suggested Textbook
Total Fitness and Wellness with Canada's Food Guide Supplement, by Powers, Vendor: Allyn & Bacon Inc. ISBN # 9780205577873
Required Supplies
None.
Student Progression and Promotion Policy
http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html
Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html
| A+ | 90% to 100% |
| A | 80% to 89% |
| B+ | 75% to 79% |
| B | 70% to 74% |
| C+ | 65% to 69% |
| C | 60% to 64% |
| D+ | 55% to 59% |
| D | 50% to 54% |
| F | 0% to 49% (Not a Pass) |
| OR | |
| EXC | Excellent |
| SAT | Satisfactory |
| UNSAT | Unsatisfactory |
For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).
Modes of Evaluation
Grading is based on the following marking scheme:
Inclass quizzes 10%
Labs (in Fitness Centre) 14%
Mid-term 25%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%
Students must also pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Fitness Test to receive a passing grade.
80% attendance is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal to receive a passing grade for this subject
Students will participate in daily physical fitness and related activities and report on these activities by way of a personal fitness portfolio. This portfolio will contain such material as the personal fitness evaluation and interpretation, aerobics, strength and flexibility programs undertaken as well as any laboratory activities assigned. All assignments should be typed with a cover page and late assignments will be deducted 10% each class.