Programs for Public Service Personnel and Candidates for Employment Included in the book is a history of the development and structure of health and physical fitness programs that are currently in place for public sector personnel. The reader is introduced to dimensions of health and physical fitness that provide goals for positive lifestyle practices for public service personnel as well as for the general public. Topics that are explored include the needs for health and fitness programs, training principles, positive and ...
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Programs for Public Service Personnel and Candidates for Employment Included in the book is a history of the development and structure of health and physical fitness programs that are currently in place for public sector personnel. The reader is introduced to dimensions of health and physical fitness that provide goals for positive lifestyle practices for public service personnel as well as for the general public. Topics that are explored include the needs for health and fitness programs, training principles, positive and negative health habits, types of pre-employment screening tests currently in use, and recommendations for improvements in program design. Also examined are existing programs currently being used by police and fire agencies for the physical screening of candidates for employment. The book provides health and physical fitness principles, weight and body fat standards, training schedules, and cautions about harmful health habits that should be avoided. The reader may then use an included template to apply the principles, standards, and cautions in order to create a personal physical activity schedule as a guide to achieving an optimal level of overall health and physical fitness. "Physical Fitness Basics is an indispensible comprehensive and succinct fitness guide for those thinking of employment in public safety agencies and for those preparing for entrance physical exams alike. Dr. Gotay covers the essential topics from the dimensions of physical fitness to getting into physical condition and avoiding harmful health habits. In so doing, Dr. Gotay answers key questions and addresses core issues pertaining to physical fitness, physical exams, maintaining an active physical lifestyle, diet, and stress management. For those wishing to develop a personal training schedule, Dr. Gotay provides templates for this purpose. Physical Fitness Basics is a must have book on physical fitness for men and women who want to begin a physical fitness regimen and maintain a healthy lifestyle." ---Review by Salomon A. Guajardo, Ph.D., Associate Professor. John Jay College of Criminal Justice. As the commanding officer and chairperson of the Physical Education Unit of the New York City Police Department, Dr. Al Gotay coordinated and developed physical fitness programs for the entire Department. He has provided similar training and consultant services for numerous public service agencies. Dr. Gotay's credentials include several levels of physical fitness certification from Dr. Kenneth Cooper's Institute for Aerobics Research. He continues with fitness research and teaching as an Associate Professor in the City University of New York.
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