Training Resources and Schedule
Develop an annotated bibliography with two to four sources (not your course textbook) on credible academic articles related to health, wellness, fitness, training, etc. that will help you meet the physical requirements a career in public safety. Focus on your SMART goals. Use APA formatting in this document. Focus on an area that you are striving to improve. For example, if you are in excellent cardiovascular fitness, but your strength is lacking, you might focus your research on strength training.
You have evaluated your benchmark fitness and are aware that there are physical job requirements of your chosen profession. Using this information, annotate a training schedule (in calendar form) that you will use during your enrollment in this course. In addition, provide a written summary that explains your plan; ideally, documenting the specific activities you will participate in each day. For example, on a strength training leg day, you may list the leg exercises you will perform (e.g., leg press 15 reps x3, squats 20 reps x3, walking lunges 20 each leg x3, etc.). In your summary, rationalize your decisions. Please integrate your chosen tracking technology (e.g., FitBit, Strava, etc.) into your training schedule and plan and use the training guide that came with your textbook.
You may consider creating a schedule and plan similar to the following examples. Make this document in a manner that works for you. Perhaps you prefer using a spreadsheet, an app on your phone, or a handwritten notebook. Regardless of your chosen format, you must be able to show your schedule and plan to your instructor (e.g., an electronic document, link, screenshot, photograph, etc.). If you need assistance creating your training schedule and plan and choosing appropriate exercises, review options online or seek assistance from a fitness professional in your community.
