Course curriculum

  • 01

    Chapter 1 - Basics of Health and Fitness

    • CE Info & Disclosures

    • Attention/Caution: Disordered Eating

    • Introduction

    • Health Risks and Advice for Emergency Responders

    • Change is possible

    • Key Concepts, Terms in Health & Fitness
  • 02

    Chapter 2 - Exercises and Training Types

    • Understanding Training Volume and Avoiding Hiking Injury

    • Running Training and Injury Avoidance

    • Basics of Heart Rate Based Training; Indoor Cardio Machines

    • Training on the Bike & In Water

    • Rock Climbing

    • Resistance Training

    • Resistance Training Vocabulary & Gym Culture

    • What About CrossFit?
  • 03

    Chapter 3 - Training Stability Help with Injury Prevention and Moving in Difficult Terrain

    • Training for Stability and Balance

    • Demonstration: Running Form & Stride Length

    • Yoga Can Support Your Training Goals

    • Bonus Lesson: Lifting Safely

  • 04

    Chapter 4 - Getting the Most from Your Training

    • Recovery from Training

    • Dealing with Injury

    • Nutrition For Fitness

    • Diet Types & Diet Hype

    • Common Pitfalls & Helpful Strategies in Nutrition

    • Changing your body weight

    • Who Can Help with Diet and Nutrition Advice?

    • The Role of Attitude in Success; Conclusion
  • 05

    Resources, References, Review Quiz

    • Evaluating SAR Responder Fitness

    • Resources

    • Credits

    • Exam