Course Descriptions

FDC 131 - Fashion Styling

1. Identify clothing as a powerful resource and as a universal element in non-verbal communication.
2. Identify the core elements and principles of design applied to clothing and their influence on body image.
3. Identify the properties of body shape and personal coloring and how they relate to clothing selection.
4. Identify trends versus classic styles.
5. Identify how personality and personal style relates to fashion and clothing selection and coordination.
6. Plan a wardrobe for client, self, model, or window display from everyday style to mass marketing campaigns.
7. Discuss perspectives and application of work of several current wardrobe stylists or clothing and image analysis.
8. Discuss how hair and makeup works as a key element in fashion styling

1. Introduction
   1. Clothing: a powerful resource
   2. Ritual of Dress
2. Clothing and the Wearer
   1. U.S. and World trends
   2. Historical perspective: wardrobe through the 20^th century
3. Art Applied to Wardrobe
   1. Yin and Yang
   2. Elements:
      1. Line
      2. Shape
      3. Color
      4. Texture
      5. Pattern
   3. Principles
      1. Repetition
      2. Rhythm
      3. Harmony and Unity
      4. Balance
   4. Proportion and Scale
4. Color
   1. Properties of Color
      1. Temperature
      2. Hue
      3. Value
      4. Intensity
      5. Quality
      6. Harmony
   2. Personal Coloring
      1. Hair, skin, and eyes
      2. The 4 seasons of color
      3. Light or deep, warm or cool, clear or soft
   3. Psychological effect and perceived messages of color
5. Figure Analysis for Women and Men and Clothing Application to Physical Appearance
   1. Tubular
   2. Inverted triangle
   3. Rounded
   4. Rectangle
   5. Hourglass
6. Personal Style as it Relates to Fashion
   1. Dramatic
   2. Sportive
   3. Romantic
   4. Elegant
   5. City Chic
   6. Relaxed
   7. Trends versus classic
7. Wardrobe for Women and Men
   1. Lifestyle Evaluation
   2. Wardrobe goals
   3. Budget
   4. Organization (Clusters)
8. Hair and Makeup as a Key Element in Wardrobe and Fashion Styling

FDC 132 - Global Fashion and Culture

1. Relate clothing and personal decoration to meeting basic human psychological needs including historically marginalized groups such as transgender, gay, feminist, U.S. culture and non-Western cultures.
2. Describe the effect of clothing and style on the individual and the group.
3. Describe how the individual and personal styles are increasingly affected by global events and world-wide marketing campaigns.
4. Analyze global fashion trends in relationship to individual and group needs, fears, and expectations.

1. Global Behavior and Dress
   1. Basic psychological needs
   2. Motivation
   3. Habits
   4. Cause and effect cycles
2. The Ritual of Dress
   1. Past
   2. Present
   3. Future
3. Global Fashion for the Masses
   1. Effect of media images
   2. Prediction of trends and uniformity
   3. Rapidly quickening cycles
   4. The world view of clothing and cultural biases
4. Life Stages and Clothing and Image Needs for the Generations
   1. Infancy
   2. School years
   3. Youth culture
   4. Achieving adult status
   5. The stage of multiple choices

FDC 135 - Event Planning and Production

1. Discuss the various aspects to consider when planning and producing an event.
2. Plan the concept, design, and feasibility of event planning.
3. Perform the marketing and promotion strategies for an event.
4. Describe the importance of sponsorship, budgeting, and risk management in planning an event.
5. Develop the logistics and all operations required for production of an event.
6. Evaluate the overall event planning process.

1. Development of an Event

1. Goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics
2. Committee presentations of goals
3. Public relations, marketing, and advertising for the event
4. Financial and risk management
5. Fundraising for the event
6. Planning and protocol for event
7. Staging of event
8. Operations and logistics

1. Student Event Production
2. Wrap Up
   1. Evaluating the event
   2. Next year preparation

FDC 140 - Fashion Merchandising

1. Describe the evolutionary process involved in sourcing, creating, producing, and distributing clothing for men, women, and children.
2. Recognize how marketing, retailing, and distribution strategies play a key role in meeting the demands of the fashion consumer.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of various apparel silhouettes and textiles.
4. Indicate which research methods are best used for apparel, market analysis and consumer profiling.

1. Design, Development, Production, and Sourcing of Fashion
   1. Design of men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, footwear and accessories
   2. Production of clothing and the supply chain
   3. Criteria, trends and sourcing options
2. Different Silhouettes of Apparel and Textile Characteristics
   1. Handouts on necklines, sleeves, pants, coats & dresses
   2. Textile characteristics
   3. Review
3. Marketing, Distribution, and the Fashion Consumer
   1. Apparel segmentations

1. For the retail clothing market
   1. Gender-related segments
   2. Age-related segments
   3. Geographic-related segments
   4. Behavioral-related segments
   5. Lifestyle-related augmentation
   6. The Current Fashion 7 Levels of Fashion
      1. Haute couture
      2. Luxury fashion
      3. Bridge brands
      4. Diffusion lines
      5. High street
      6. Fast fashion
      7. Economy
2. Categories of Retail
   1. E-Commerce
3. Customer service and fashion events in clothing sales
4. Market centers, marts, market weeks, and trade shows

1. Methods of Research for Retailing
   1. Current market types for apparel
      1. Traditional apparel marketing
      2. Genetic e-commerce marketing
      3. Market research for apparel
   2. Fashion, textile, and color forecasting
   3. Market analysis
   4. Target customer profile
   5. Fashion consumer and their behavior
   6. Research designers
   7. Trend analysis
2. Careers in Fashion Merchandising
   1. Sales
      1. Representing apparel companies and the role with designers
   2. Buyer
      1. Representing retailers, including independent business and e-commerce platforms
   3. Management
3. Case Studies
   1. Situations in retail sales
   2. Situations in supervision and management

FDC 141 - Introduction to Fashion Design

1. Describe the fashion industry and how it functions.
2. Identify the skills needed for specific careers in the fashion industry.
3. Describe the essential aspects of the apparel manufacturing process.
4. Apply design principles to garment design and line development.

1. History of the Industry
   1. Unions and Laws
   2. Successful Designers and their Impact of Fashion and Retail Market
   3. Transition from Custom Designer to Mass-Market and World Market
2. Careers in Fashion
   1. Designer, Assistant Designer, and Sample Maker
      1. Draping
      2. Pattern Making
   2. Production
      1. Manager
      2. Patternmakers
      3. Cutters
   3. Retail Merchandising
      1. Stylist
      2. Buyers
      3. Sales Representatives
      4. Marketing
      5. Visual Merchandising
   4. Advertising
      1. Journalist
      2. Photographer
      3. Illustrators, Web Designers
      4. Social Media
3. Designing the Garment
   1. Principles of Design
   2. Fabric Applications
4. Influences on Design
   1. Magazines
   2. Film, Celebrities
   3. Social Media and Bloggers
5. Organization of an Apparel Line
   1. The Target Market
   2. Developing the Line
   3. Introduction to textiles
   4. Marketing the Line
   5. Adjusting the Line
   6. Final Presentation

FDC 144 - Fashion Drawing

1. Develop the fashion croquis.
2. Relate fashion illustrators in history and current to personal drawing development.
3. Describe a designer’s process book.
4. Render a technical drawing of a garment.
5. Identify silhouettes and analyze proportion.
6. Draw garments and details: collars, sleeves and necklines, pants, dresses and other apparel.
7. Render fabrics and the textures of fabrics in several different drawing media.
8. Present an original targeting final project presentation.

1. Drawing the Fashion Figure
   1. Technical drawing
      1. Production uses
      2. Working sketch of garment details
   2. Fashion illustration
      1. Advertising uses
      2. Flair and emphasis of design details
   3. Rendering techniques
      1. Papers for varying media
      2. Water color concerns
      3. Drawing pencils and ink pens
2. Designing the Garment
   1. Principles of design
   2. Garment design and construction
   3. Drawing the parts of a garment
   4. Drawing the garment on the figure
3. Rendering the Fabric
   1. Methods of rendering fabric
   2. Rendering the fabric to scale on the garment
4. Portfolio Presentation
   1. Types of portfolios
   2. Employer concerns

FDC 196 - Independent Studies in Fashion Design and Clothing

FDC 199 - Co-op: Fashion Design and Clothing

1. Describe what can be learned from internships.
2. Identify and discuss application of skills and theories learned in course work.
3. Discuss developing skills in oral and written communication and their importance to job success.
4. Research and describe the techniques for self-management on the job.
5. Prepare a discipline specific resume and demonstrate interview skills.

1. Internship Process
   1. What is an internship?
   2. Why participate in an internship?
   3. How to find internships
2. Applying Course Work
   1. Identify skills and theories
   2. Application of skills and theories in work situations
   3. Evaluation of content area skills and theories
3. Oral and Written Communication Skills
   1. Access oral and written skill level
   2. Develop a plan to improve
   3. Practice developing oral and written communication
4. Self-Management on the Job
   1. Assess and develop time management skills
   2. Assess and develop stress management skills
   3. Assess and develop a code of work ethics
   4. Develop a plan to resolve interpersonal conflicts effectively
   5. References/who and how to ask
   6. Write a script for a job interview
   7. Interview role play

FDC 199WK - Co-op Work: Fashion Design and Clothing

1. Completion of required number of hours at an approved work site under supervision with successful evaluation.
2. Gain knowledge and an understanding of a specific area in the fashion industry.
3. Demonstrate attitude and abilities that are appropriate for a prospective employee in the fashion industry as evaluated by the employer.
4. Develop an awareness of the scope of jobs available within the filed of fashion merchandising and acquire competencies directly related to these jobs.
5. Maintain a journal of work experience.
6. Maintain a record of contacts.

1. Completion of Hours in Field
   1. Complete written contract with employer and signed by instructor and self outlining the hours and internship requirements
   2. Complete self assessment journal
   3. Instructor assessment
   4. Employer assessment
2. Knowledge and Understanding of Fashion Industry Job Site
   1. Describe various jobs at fashion industry job site
   2. Interview two (2) people in different jobs including observations and analysis in your journal
3. Demonstration of Aptitudes and Abilities
   1. Employer evaluation
   2. Instructor evaluation
   3. Self-evaluation
4. Journal / Record on Daily Experience and Observation on Job
5. Maintaining Written and Digital Contact List

FDC 211 - Apparel Design and Construction III

1. Compare and contrast the strategies of layout.
2. Demonstrate the ability in layout, cutting, and construction of garments of fabrics requiring special application, including plaid, napped or light reflecting fabrics and stretch or lingerie fabrics.
3. Increase practice, evaluation of result, and skill in application of advanced apparel construction methods, principles and techniques, especially as applied to special fabrics.
4. Practice, evaluate results, and increase skill in pressing, especially as applied to special fabrics.
5. Line or place lining in a garment, demonstrating cutting, fitting and application of a lining by an appropriate method for fabrics and design.
6. Conduct self-evaluation and goal setting to increase confidence and skill.

1. Pattern Layout Options/Hand Layout
2. Construction Techniques and Principles Applied to Special Fabrics
   1. Cutting skills yardage and layout
   2. Seams and seam finishes
   3. Pressing and finishing techniques
3. Fabric Selection for Specialty Garments
   1. Lining performance
   2. Stretch requirement for fit and style
   3. Geometry of fabric design applied
4. Evaluation
   1. Goal setting
   2. Mastering techniques of advanced apparel construction
   3. Commercial versus industry methods of construction
5. Trend Analysis and Design Planning

FDC 212 - Tailoring: Jackets

1. Describe how fabrics behave and affect the end result of the jacket.
2. Fit the tailored jacket for style, shape, and comfort.
3. Demonstrate the principles of shaping the tailored garment using hair canvas or interfacing, pad-stitches, twill, and pressing techniques.
4. Describe standards used to judge a well-fitted tailored garment and apply to current custom and mass market retail standards.
5. Construct a tailored jacket.
6. Evaluate completed garments by fabric selection, fit, workmanship, and appearance.

1. Pattern Alterations for Jackets
2. Bound Buttonholes and Buttonhole Placements
3. Welt Pockets
4. Shaping the Interfacing with Various Hand Stitches
5. Inner Structure of Jackets
   1. Front interfacing
   2. Front facing
   3. Undercollar
   4. Armhole seams
   5. Hem and vents
   6. Lining
6. Completed Garment Evaluation
   1. Fabric and design selection
   2. Fit of jacket
   3. Construction and workmanship
   4. Overall appearance

FDC 213 - Tailoring: Pants and Shirts

1. Describe how fabrics behave and affect the end result of the pants and shirts.  
2. Fit the tailored pants and shirts for style, shape, and comfort.
3. Demonstrate shaping of garment through the use of various types of interfacing. 
4. Describe standards used to judge a well-fitted tailored garment and apply to current custom and mass market retail standards.
5. Construct a tailored pair of pants and a shirt. 
6. Evaluate completed garments by fabric selection, fit, workmanship, and appearance.

1. Pant Construction
   1. Pattern alterations and fit
   2. Muslin garment
   3. Garment shaping
   4. Pad stitched waistband
   5. Pockets
   6. Fly zipper application
   7. Belt loops
   8. Lining
   9. Hem
2. Shirt Construction
   1. Pattern alterations and fit
   2. Muslin garment
   3. Garment shaping
   4. Collar with a stand
   5. Cuffs with tailored plackets
   6. Decorative topstitching
   7. Buttons and buttonholes
   8. Hem
3. Completed Garment Evaluation
   1. Fabric and design selection
   2. Fit of pants and shirt
   3. Construction and workmanship
   4. Overall appearance

FDC 214 - Bridal and Formal Wear

1. Describe desired working relationships and high quality service as they related to the formal wear client.
2. Conduct effective measuring techniques and etiquette.
3. Construct muslin garment for the client.
4. Construct a formal wear garment using advanced construction techniques.
5. Evaluate service with the client.

1. Client Vs. Customer
   1. Relationship with the client
   2. High quality service
   3. Setting a price for service
   4. Written agreement with client
2. Fitting the Client
   1. Use of appropriate undergarments
   2. Measuring procedures and etiquette
3. Creating the Muslin
   1. Construction of the muslin
   2. Fitting muslin to the client
   3. Client satisfaction and communication
4. Constructing the Formal Wear Garment
   1. Fabric and notion selection/selecting specialty fabric for pattern and design
   2. Creating a garment construction plan
   3. Advanced construction techniques and final touches
      1. Fabric manipulation and seam application
      2. Structuring the garment with interfacing and boning
      3. Neckline, sleeve, and hemline finishes
      4. Decorative detail applied to garment
   4. Fitting the final garment design to the client
5. Closing Contracts With the Client
   1. Client satisfaction
   2. Outlining and reviewing components of the written agreement
   3. Evaluating client’s expectations

FDC 215 - Sewing with Knits

1. Analyze and select patterns for knit garments.
2. Evaluate appropriate knits for garments by developing a swatch reference guide.
3. Use tools and equipment required in the construction of knit garments.
4. Fit and alter a pattern for a knit garment.
5. Layout, cut, and mark pattern pieces for a knit garment.
6. Practice construction techniques used in the construction of knit garments.

1. Pattern Selection
   1. Measuring the human form
   2. Determine correct measurements for knit pattern selection
2. Fabric Selection
   1. Develop an understanding of various knit fabrications and their distinguishing characteristics/differences
   2. Prepare a swatch reference guide
   3. Determine correct fabric selection for knit pattern(s)
3. Tools and Equipment
   1. Evaluate appropriate tools for construction techniques for knit garments
   2. Operate a serger
4. Pattern Fit and Alteration
   1. Apply pattern alterations as needed for knit garment(s)
   2. Develop test knit toile to test fit
5. Layout, Cutting, and Marking
   1. Apply industry techniques for commercial pattern preparation
   2. Determine appropriate marking and cutting applications
6. Construction Techniques
   1. Analyze appropriate seam applications for knit garment(s)
   2. Develop a seam sample notebook
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate seaming techniques for shoulder seams and necklines
   4. Apply trims and ribbing for necklines
   5. Evaluate various shaping techniques for knit garments
   6. Apply finishing techniques to garment: hemming, proper pressing techniques

FDC 221 - Flat Pattern Making II

1. Apply specific body measurements to flat pattern design.
2. Utilize slash and spread methods for flat pattern design.
3. Apply appropriate pattern markings and seam allowances to pattern pieces.
4. Create a garment using flat pattern design.
5. Produce a fully constructed garment using flat patterns created in class.
6. Evaluate clothing designs related to flat pattern design.

1. Measurement, Marking, and Fitting
2. Review of Sloper Slash and Spread Methods of Design
3. Pattern Preparation
4. Determining Garment Patterns
5. Garment Construction
6. Evaluation of Individual Garment Design and Construction

FDC 223 - Computer Patternmaking II

1. Exhibit beginning and advanced computer flat patternmaking techniques.
2. Demonstrate advanced measurement techniques.
3. Create a full scale replica of original designs.
4. Exhibit problem-solving skills with regard to creation of original designs.
5. Explain and maintain industry standards throughout the production process.
6. Describe grading and how it relates to pattern sizing.

1. Introduction to Software Pattern Libraries

1. Measurements and proper measurement techniques
2. Defaults in pattern library
3. Advanced measurement techniques
4. Sewing and fitting muslin test garment

1. Advanced Computer Flat Patternmaking

1. Advanced bodices, sleeves, collars, skirts, pattern details
2. Dresses and sheaths
3. Pants
4. Grading and its relationship to sizing

1. Using Computer-Aided Pattern Design

1.   Creation of original designs
2. Execution of original designs

FDC 240 - Fashion Merchandising Planning and Control

1. Analyze the issues involved in retailing clothing, focusing on planning, pricing, and promotion.
2. Compose a merchandising plan for an apparel store including various product lines and inventory controls.
3. Create an apparel plan that incorporates various merchandising and promotional tools.

1. Describe the issues in evaluating clothing businesses for retail sales.
2. Develop the apparel line, plan inventory and business goals of the apparel store.
3. Create and plan various store events and coordinate with visuals.
4. Present a plan for merchandising, promotion, and open-to-buy.
5. Present a tech package with the use of Web PDM.

1. Evaluation of Merchandise in Clothing Sales
   1. Fabrics
   2. Fundamentals of merchandising as business
   3. Compare merchandising technology
   4. Planning and calculating merchandise systems
2. Merchandising Planning
   1. Develop traditional line planning
   2. Calculate strategic pricing
   3. Forecast on regional and local economies
   4. Planning and controlling merchandise budgets and assortments
3. Develop the Presentation of Apparel Lines
   1. Negotiations’ with vendors
   2. Purchase order specifications
   3. Process of apparel global sourcing
   4. Concepts of merchandise presentation
   5. Art of a store layout, windows and signage
4. Finalize Apparel Lines through Merchandising and Budget Review  
   1. Time and action calendar of sourced product lines
   2. Forecasting assortments with the assessment of fashion change
   3. Open to buy plan
   4. Promotion of events and coordinating with store presentations
   5. Apparel store budget
5. Print out a tech package from Web PDM software.
   1. Style summary
   2. Measurement evaluations
   3. Construction detail (spec sheet)
   4. Design and cost sheet
   5. Text forms
   6. Line sheet

FDC 241 - Draping

1. Discuss design principles and the draping method of fashion design.
2. Demonstrate muslin preparation for garment design.
3. Apply muslin to the silhouette on the dress form.
4. Create an original design in the fabric on a dress form.

1. Review of Essential Design Principles
2. Muslin Preparation
3. Determining Garment Patterns
4. Applying Fabrics to the Dress Form
5. Garment Construction
6. Evaluation of Individual Garment Design and Construction

FDC 245 - Digital Fashion Design

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to the use of computer software to design fashion and technical drawings.  Includes the fashion work arena, features and applications used to create digital fashion drawings, vocabulary, terms and technical criteria, fashion software, and developing multiple color patterns and textures. Brief introduction to textile design and digital printing. 

Prerequisite(s): FDC 111  and FDC 144   or permission of instructor before enrolling in this course.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100   before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Describe the fashion industry work arena with digital drawings and how they are used.
2. Identify software programs, features and applications for computer fashion drawing.
3. Explain vocabulary of terms and technical criteria specific to computers and fashion necessary to communicate verbally and produce professional on screen presentations and printed artwork.
4. Utilize Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to produce digitally enhanced fashion drawings rendered in full color including fabrics, patterns, textures, and original textile design.
5. Use software tools, effects, and features in an experimental manner to develop a unique personal digital style for effective visual communication of design concepts.

FIN 200 - Business Finance

1. Evaluate Financial Statements using five major categories of ratios.
2. Create a Statement of Cash Flows to help determine the value of the firm.
3. Determine if an investment meets the firm’s criteria by applying the concept of Time Value of Money.
4. Apply the basic common stock valuation equation to help determine the price of a share of common stock.
5. Implement the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to risk-return decision making.
6. Compute and evaluate the acceptability of long term investments using capital budgeting decision models such as Payback, Net Present Value, and Internal Rate of Return.
7. Calculate the Degree of Operating Leverage and the Degree of Financial Leverage in a firm whose shares are publicly traded on an exchange.
8. Analyze and discuss how a firm’s capital structure affects the firm’s value.

1. Financial Statements
   1. Income Statement.
   2. Balance Sheet
   3. Cash Flow Statement
   4. Statement of Retained Earnings.
2. Ratio Analysis
   1. Evaluate financial performance
   2. Perform trend analysis
   3. Compare to competitors
3. Cash Flow Statements
   1. Preparation and Analysis (using the Indirect Method)
4. Time Value of Money
   1. Discounting
   2. Present value
   3. Future value
5. Common Stock Valuation
   1. Common stock versus Preferred stock
   2. Risks to common stockholders
   3. Efficient-Market Hypothesis
   4. Utilizing Free Cash Flows
   5. Dividend distribution criteria
6. Risk and Return decision making
   1. Trade-off between risk and return
   2. Risk measurement
   3. Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
7. Investment Decisions
   1. Discounted Payback
   2. Net present value
   3. Internal rate of return
8. Capital structure of a firm
   1. Breakeven Analysis
   2. Measuring Operating and Financial Leverage
   3. Debt versus Equity Financing

FSC 101 - Principles of Emergency Services

1. Define the history and culture of the fire service, the role of support organizations, and the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services.
2. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector and compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations.
3. Identify the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus and organizations that provide emergency response services.
4. Recognize the components of career preparation, goal setting, wellness and fitness, and differentiate between fire service training and education.
5. Explain the components of fire prevention and types of fire protection systems.
6. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, the major phases of fire, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior.

1. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector.
2. Differentiate between fire service training and education, and the value of higher education to the professionalization of the fire service.
3. Illustrate and explain the history and culture of the fire service.
4. Identify and explain the components of fire prevention including code enforcement, public information, and public and private fire protection systems.
5. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, the major phases of fire, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior.
6. Identify and compare different types of building design and construction methods.
7. Define the various fire detection and suppression systems.
8. Define the role of national, state, and local support organizations in fire and emergency services.
9. Describe the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus.
10. List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service and illustrate how they interrelate.
11. Describe the importance of wellness and fitness as it relates to emergency services.
12. Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations.
13. Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services.
14. Recognize the components of career preparation and goal setting.

1. Careers in the Fire Protection/Emergency Services
   1. Opportunities/private, industrial, local, municipal, state, and federal
   2. Pay, hours of duty, benefits, promotion, and retirement qualifications
   3. Work ethics and human relations education training 
      1. Certificates
      2. Degrees
      3. Selection process
2. History
   1. Evolution of the fire protection
   2. The U.S. fire problem: life and property
3. Fire Prevention and Public Fire Education
   1. Fire investigation
   2. Code enforcement
   3. Public education
4. Scientific Terminology
   1. Fire behavior
   2. Flammability and characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases
5. Building Design and Construction
6. Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
7. The Role of Public and Private Support Organizations
   1. Local
   2. State
   3. Federal and national
   4. International
8. Fire and Emergency Services Equipment and Facilities
9. Management
   1. Emergency operations
   2. Organizational structure of fire and emergency services

FSC 110 - Rope I

1. Identify appropriate rescue rope, accessory cord, and webbing and list the breaking strength for each. Properly don a recue harness.
2. Identify rescue hardware, list use and breaking strength for each. Construct single point and multi point anchor systems using rope and webbing.
3. Identify components of a simple mechanical advantage system and list the rules that apply to     mechanical advantage. Construct simple 2:1, 3:1, and 5:1 mechanical advantage systems.
4. Package a patient in a stokes litter basket. Act as a litter bearer in flat and low angle evacuations.
5. Rappel on steep angle terrain using both a rescue 8 and brake rack friction device. Properly belay a general class load.

1. Identify appropriate rescue rope, accessory chord and webbing and list the break strength for each.
2. Identify rescue hardware and list use and break strength for each.
3. Construct single point and multi point anchors using rope and webbing.
4. Identify components of a simple mechanical advantage (ma) and list the rules that apply to ma.
5. Construct a simple 2:1, 3:1, and 5:1 ma.
6. Package a patient in a stokes litter.
7. Act as a litter bearer in flat and low angle evacuations.
8. Properly don a rescue harness.
9. Properly belay a class 1 load.
10. Rappel on steep angle terrain using both rescue 8 and brake rack decent device.

1. Introduction to Rope Rescue
   1. Self-establish credibility
   2. Student-establish experience and history
   3. State expectations of the class
2. Philosophy
   1. History of rope rescue
   2. Rescuer safety
3. Equipment
   1. Software
      1.  Rope types
         1. Laid
         2. Braided
         3. Kern-mantle
      2. Rope construction
         1. Laid
         2. Braided
         3. Kerm-mantle
      3. NFPA 1983 life safety rope
         1. NFPA loads
            1. Class I (300 lb.)
            2. Class II (600 lb.)
         2. Safety margin
            1. Rope 15:1
            2. System (double rope) 10:1
      4. Rope care
         1. What harms rope (friction demo)
         2. Inspection
         3. Records
         4. Cleaning
      5. Webbing
   2. Hardware
      1. Carabineers
         1. Description
         2. Normal loading
         3. Side loading
         4. Types
         5. Care
      2. Pulleys
         1. Description
         2. Types
         3. Care
         4. D-D ratio 4:1
      3. Edge protection
         1. Roller
         2. Pad
      4. Anchor Plate
      5. Tri-link
      6. Decent control devices
         1. Brake rack
         2. Rescue 8
         3. Any other
   3. Personal Equipment
      1. Harnesses
         1. NFPA class I, II, III (demo donning and proper fit)
         2. Improvised
         3. Specialty
      2. Helmets
      3. Gloves
      4. Footwear
      5. Clothing
      6. Accessories
         1. Lights
         2. Water bottle
         3. Eye protection
         4. Cutting tool
4. Knots, Bends, and Hitches
   1. Demonstration
   2. Performance
5. Anchors
   1. Concepts
   2. Single point
   3. Multi-point
   4. Vector forces
   5. Distributing
   6. Sharing
   7. Picket systems (optional)
6. Mechanical Advantages (ma)
   1. Concepts
   2. Rules
   3. Demonstration and participation
   4. 2:1 3:1 5:1 simple
   5. Integral systems
   6. Ganged systems
7. Belay Concepts
   1. Personal
   2. System
8. Skill Stations
   1. Anchors and class I belay demo
   2. Mechanic advantage
9. Patient Packaging
   1. Guidelines
   2. Performance
10. Litter Caries
    1. Positions
    2. Carey straps
    3. Litter wheel (optional)
    4. Route finding
    5. Crew rotation
    6. Caterpillar pass
    7. Belay lines
11. Low Angle Scenarios
    1. Route finding
    2. Patient packaging
    3. Team rotation
12. Steep Angle Evacuations (Rappel on BB rack and Fig. 8 tie off)
    1. Technical evacuation system components
       1. System anchors (Optional: components and commands)            
       2. Working line
          1. Lowering
          2. Raising
       3. Belay line
          1. Proper set up and operation of TPB
          2. Load releasing hitch
          3. System prusiks
          4. Z turn
    2. Litter rigging
    3. Litter bearer tie
13. Commands, Checklist and Equipment
    1. System operation commands
    2. Complete skill checklist
    3. Critique and inventory equipment

FSC 120 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

1. Define the physical properties and states of matter and describe the impact the combustion process may have on each.
2. Given various types of fuels, discuss the impacts of the combustion process on the material and hazards firefighters may encounter during suppression activities.
3. Explain the physical characteristics of fire and how they impact the tactics and strategy of firefighting.
4. Describe the process of burning and the effects of water and other suppression agents that have on fire, as well as the techniques and strategies of extinguishment.

1. Identify the fundamental theories of fire behavior and combustion.
2. Define units of measurement.
3. Identify physical properties of the physical states of matter.
4. Categorize the components of fire.
5. Define the different types of heat, production, and measurement.
6. Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.
7. Identify common flammable liquids and general properties of gases.
8. Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire.
9. Discuss the characteristics of flame and combustion.
10. Differentiate the various types of extinguishing agents.
11. Classify and compare hazards by type.
12. Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire.
13. Describe and apply the process of burning.
14. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent.
15. Articulate other suppression agents and strategies.
16. Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishment.

1. Introduction
   1. Matter and energy
   2. The atom and its parts
   3. Chemical symbols
   4. Molecules
   5. Energy and work
   6. Forms of energy
   7. Transformation of energy
   8. Laws of energy
2. Units of Measurements
   1. International Systems (SI) of measurement
   2. English units of measurement
3. Chemical Reactions
   1. Physical states of matter
   2. Compounds and mixtures
   3. Solutions and solvents
   4. Process of reactions
4. Fire and the Physical World
   1. Characteristics of fire
   2. Characteristics of solids
   3. Characteristics of liquids
   4. Characteristics of gases
5. Heat and its Effects
   1. Production and measurement of heat
   2. Different kinds of heat
6. Properties of Solids Materials
   1. Common combustible solids
   2. Plastic and polymers
   3. Combustible metals
   4. Combustible dust
7. Common Flammable Liquids and Gases
   1. General properties of gases
   2. The gas laws
   3. Classification of gases
   4. Compresses gasses
8. Fire Behavior
   1. Stages of fire
   2. Fire phenomena
      1. Flashover
      2. Backdraft
      3. Rollover
      4. Flameover
   3. Fire plumes
9. Fire Extinguishment
   1. Combustion process
   2. Characteristics of flame
   3. Fire extinguishment
10. Extinguishing Agents
    1. Water
    2. Foams and wetting agents
    3. Inert gas extinguishing agents
    4. Halogenated extinguishing agents
    5. Dry chemical extinguishing agents
    6. Dry powder extinguishing agents
11. Hazards by Classification Types
    1. Explosives
    2. Compressed and liquefied gases
    3. Flammable and combustible liquids
    4. Flammable solids
    5. Oxidizing agents
    6. Poisons
    7. Radioactive substances
    8. Corrosives

FSC 123 - Building Construction Related to the Fire Service

1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy and tactics, and analyze the hazards, tactical considerations, and the role of Geographic Information System as associated with the various types of building construction.
2. Identify indicators of collapse in various building construction methods, and identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.
3. Discuss theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction, and differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.
4. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design, and explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
5. Classify occupancy designations of the building code, and classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local and model building code.

1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy and tactics.
2. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local and model building code.
3. Understand theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction.
4. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
5. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
6. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design.
7. Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.
8. Identify various types of fire stopping and how each best functions.
9. Describe how ordinary construction reacts to fire and identify indicators of collapse in wood frame structures.
10. Describe how steel and concrete can be used to increase or decrease a structure’s resistance to stress and fire.
11. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.
12. Identify potential hazards to fire fighter safety and indicators of collapse in various building construction methods.
13. Classify occupancy designations of the building code.
14. Identify the role of Geographic Information System (GIS) as it relates to building construction.

1. Introduction
   1. History of building construction
   2. Governmental functions, building and fire codes
      1. Codes and code administration
         1. Building codes
         2. Fire codes
         3. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
         4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
         5. Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated (UL)
         6. Testing and how to read
   3. Fire risks and fire protection
   4. Fire loss management and life safety
   5. Pre-fire planning and fire suppression strategies
2. Principles of Construction
   1. Terminology and definitions
   2. Building and occupancy classifications
   3. Characteristics of building materials
   4. Types and characteristics of fire loads
   5. Effects of energy conservation
3. Building Construction
   1. Structural members
      1. Definitions, descriptions, and carrying capacities
      2. Effects of loads
   2. Structural design and construction methods
      1. Structural failure and firefighter safety
   3. System failures
4. Principles of Fire Resistance
   1. Standards of construction
   2. Fire intensity and duration
   3. Theory versus reality
5. Fire Behavior versus Building Construction
   1. Flame spread
   2. Smoke and fire containment
      1. Construction and suppression systems
      2. HVAC systems
      3. Rack storage
      4. Combustible
6. Major Construction Types
   1. Wood Construction
      1. Definition and elements of construction
      2. Types of construction
      3. Fire stopping and fire retardants
      4. Modifications/code compliance
   2. Ordinary Construction
      1. Definitions and elements of construction
      2. Structural stability and fire barriers
      3. Modifications/code compliance
   3. Steel Construction
      1. Definitions and elements of construction
      2. Structural stability, fire resistance, and fire protection of elements
      3. Modifications/code compliance
   4. Concrete Construction
      1. Definitions and elements of construction
      2. Structural stability, fire resistance, and fire protection of elements
      3. Modifications/code compliance
   5. High Rise Construction
      1. Early versus modern construction
      2. Vertical and horizontal extension of fire and smoke
      3. Fire protection and suppression
      4. Elevators
      5. Atriums and lobbies
      6. Modifications/code compliance
7. Structural Failure
   1. Collapse
   2. Ventilation
   3. Non-combustible
8. Safety
   1. Firefighter
      1. Identification of problems
         1. Hazards to firefighters
         2. Building design
         3. Specialized structures
         4. Fire resistance in construction
         5. Hazards to occupants
         6. How construction affects fire operations
   2. Occupant
9. Geographic Information System (GIS)

FSC 124 - Fire Prevention

1. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention, the national fire problem, the role and function of fire prevention, fire prevention organizations and associations, and the fire prevention bureau.
2. Identify laws, codes, ordinance and regulations as they relate to fire prevention and the authorities having jurisdiction; and understand how code enforcement impacts life and property loss.
3. Describe fire investigation, inspection, and life safety education practice and procedures; and identify the tools and equipment used.
4. Identify and describe the standards for professional qualification for fire marshal, plans examiner, fire inspector, fire and life safety educator, and fire investigator and list opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel.
5. Identify the types of hazards, basic engineering methods to control fire, and explain the difference between active and passive fire protection.
6. Identify and understand the purpose of conducting fire investigations, and the standards associate with fire investigation, the importance of fire investigation in a fire prevention program, the importance of gathering data during fire investigations, and importance for investigators to work with law enforcement agencies.

1. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention.
2. Understand code enforcement as it impacts life and property loss.
3. Describe inspection practices and procedures.
4. Define the national fire problem and the role of fire prevention.
5. Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations.
6. Identify laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations as they relate to fire prevention and the authorities having jurisdiction.
7. Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau.
8. Identify the tools and equipment used in fire investigation and life safety education.
9. Identify and describe the standards for professional certifications for fire marshal, plans examiner, fire inspector, fire and life safety educator, and fire investigator.
10. List opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel.
11. Describe the principles of conducting a basic fire prevention inspection and describe the components of a fire prevention record, and reporting system.
12. Identify the major and common fire hazards.
13. State the types of building construction.
14. Review the various occupancy classifications.
15. Locate site access and means of egress.
16. Illustrate the components and usage of the various types of fire extinguishment, protection, and alarm systems.
17. Restate the procedures used in plan review process.
18. Define code requirements for flammable liquids and other hazardous materials

1. National Fire Problem and Role of Fire Prevention 
   1. Definition
   2. Historical overview
   3. Data analysis/Geographic Information System (GIS)
   4. Current trends of Fire Prevention
2. Fire Prevention Organizations and Associations 
   1. Public: federal, state and local
   2. Private: international, national and regional
3. Laws, Rules, Regulations and Codes
   1. Definitions
   2. Applicability
   3. Interrelationship
   4. Limitations
4. Fire Prevention Bureau Functions
   1. Data collection and analysis
   2. Plans review
   3. Fire inspections  
   4. Fire and life safety education
   5. Fire investigations
5. Tools and Equipment
   1. Data collection and analysis
   2. Plans review
   3. Fire inspections  
   4. Fire and life safety education
   5. Fire investigations
6. Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Prevention Personnel
   1. Data collection and analysis
   2. Code development and interpretation
   3. Training and education
   4. Enforcement
   5. Management
   6. Professional Certification
      1. Categories and levels
      2. Local
      3. State
      4. National
7. Professional Development
   1. National fire prevention development model
   2. Training and education
   3. Certification systems
8. Inspection Procedures and Reports
   1. Conducting inspections
   2. Preparing written records
      1. Inspection reports
      2. Correspondence
      3. Handling complaints
      4. Records maintenance
9. Fire Hazard Recognition
   1. Principles of electricity
   2. Combustible materials storage
   3. Hot work
   4. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
   5. Special processes
   6. Special subjects
10. Building Construction
    1. Construction classification
    2. Fire resistive construction and separations
11. Occupancy Classifications
    1. Group identification
    2. Hazards unique to each
12. Site Access and Means of Egress (Exits)
    1. Access requirements
    2. Hydrant placement
13. Water-Based Fire Protection and Water Supply Systems
    1. Automatic sprinkler systems
    2. Standpipe and hose systems
    3. Fire pumps
    4. Water supply systems and water supply analysis
    5. Equipment
       1. Portable fire extinguishers
       2. Special agent fire extinguishing systems
       3. Fire detection and alarm systems
14. Plans Review
    1. Reading construction drawings
    2. Architectural drawings
15. Hazardous Materials and Flammable and Combustible Liquids
    1. Hazardous materials identification
    2. Flammable and combustible liquid storage use and dispensing requirements
    3. Storage, handling, and use of other hazardous materials
       1. Explosives
       2. Compressed and liquefied gases
       3. Flammable solids
       4. Toxic and highly toxic materials
       5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides
       6. Radioactive materials
       7. Corrosive materials
       8. Other regulated materials

FSC 125 - Hydraulics and Water Supply

1. Describe water hydraulics and water hydraulic principles and discuss water as an extinguishing agent.
2. Describe the function of special fire suppression systems and apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
3. List and describe the various sprinkler and standpipes water distributions systems.  
4. List and describe the various types of water distribution systems and identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus.
5. Discuss the principles and use of portable tanks and drafting during water tanker/tender operations.

1. Describe water hydraulics as it relates to fire protection and apply water hydraulic principles.
2. Discuss water as an extinguishing agent.
3. Apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
4. Demonstrate, through problem solving, a thorough understanding of the principles of forces that affect water, both at rest and in motion.
5. List and describe the various types of water distribution systems.
6. Identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus.
7. Discuss the various types of fire pumps.
8. Explain fire streams, calculate fire flow requirements and analyze community fire flow demand criteria.
9. Discuss the proper procedures for the use of portable tanks and drafting during water tanker/tender operations.
10. Describe the function of special fire suppression systems.

1. Water as an Extinguishing Agent
   1. Physical properties
   2. Pressure and force
   3. Terms and definitions
2. Math Review
   1. Fractions
   2. Ratios, proportions, and percentages
   3. Power and roots
3. Water at Rest
   1. Basic principles of hydrostatics
      1. Pressure and force
      2. Six principles of fluid pressure
      3. Pressure as a function of height and density
      4. Atmospheric pressure
   2. Measuring devices for static pressure
   3. Tank and container capacity
      1. Volume
      2. Weight
4. Water in Motion
   1. Basic principles of hydrokinetics
   2. Measuring devices for measuring flow
   3. Relationship of discharge velocity, orifice size, and flow
5. Water Distribution Systems
   1. Water sources
   2. Public water distribution systems
   3. Private water distribution systems
   4. Capacity and distribution
   5. Friction loss in piping systems
   6. Fire hydrants and flow testing
   7. Hydraulics and testing
   8. Emergency provisions
6. Fire Pumps
   1. Pump theory
   2. Pump classifications
   3. Priming systems
   4. Pump capacity
   5. Pump gauges and control devices
   6. Testing fire pumps
7. Fire Streams
   1. Calculating fire flow requirements
   2. Effective horizontal and vertical reach
   3. Appliances for nozzles
   4. Performance of smooth-bore and combination nozzles
   5. Hand-held lines
   6. Master streams
   7. Nozzle pressures and reaction
   8. Water hammer and cavitation.
   9. Solid streams
   10. Fog streams reach and penetration
8. Friction Loss
   1. Factors affecting friction loss
   2. Maximum efficient flow in fire hose
   3. Calculating friction loss in fire hose
   4. Friction loss in appliances
   5. Reducing friction loss
9. Engine Pressures
   1. Factors affecting engine pressure
   2. Multiple lines
   3. Elevated and appliance application
10. Standpipe  and Sprinkler Systems
    1. Standpipe systems
       1. Classifications
       2. Components
       3. Supplying standpipe systems
    2. Sprinkler Systems
       1. Classifications
       2. Components
       3. Supplying sprinkler systems
11. Standard Operating Guidelines
    1. Initial pressures
    2. Tip sizes
    3. Master streams
12. Fire Ground Operations
    1. Operational considerations
    2. Relay
    3. Tanker/tender operations
    4. Portable tanks
    5. Drafting
13. Special Systems
    1. Foam
    2. Standpipes
    3. Automatic sprinklers

FSC 126 - Fire Protection Systems in the Fire Service

1. Describe all aspects of sprinkler systems to include components, flow testing and maintenance for residential and commercial systems.
2. Define the terms of fire detection system and fire suppression system.
3. Identify the various types of detectors to include fixed-temperature heat, rate-of-rise heat, smoke, flame, fire-gas, and other detection devices.
4. Describe pump components and accessories require for the installation of a fire pump.
5. Identify the different classes of standpipe systems and their intended use.

1. Describe principles and characteristics of suppression agents.
2. Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system including the sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants.
3. Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe, and foam systems.
   1. Describe the types and components of standpipe systems.
   2. Explain the inspection, testing and maintenance of standpipe systems.
   3. Name the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards that deal with standpipe systems.
   4. Describe the types and components of fire pumps.
   5. Explain how to conduct a flow test for a fire pump installation.
   6. Name the NFPA standards that deal with fixed fire pumps.
4. Describe the elements of residential and commercial sprinkler legislation.
5. Identify the different types of non-water based fire suppression systems.
6. Explain the basic components of a fire alarm system.
   1. Describe the types and components of fire alarm and detection systems.
   2. Name the NFPA standards that deal with fire alarm and detection systems.
7. Identify the different types of detectors and explain how they detect fire.
8. Explain the benefits of fire protection systems in various types of structures
9. Explain why water is a commonly used extinguishing agent.
10. Discuss the appropriate application of fire protection systems.
11. Describe the hazards of smoke and list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building.
12. Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protections systems.
    1. Explain the criteria for locating fire extinguishers in a business.
    2. Identify the appropriate extinguishing agent with a specific type of fire.

1. Introduction to Fire Protection Systems
   1. The role fire protection systems play in protecting life
      1. Safety and welfare
      2. General public and firefighters
   2. Overview of the different types of fire protection systems
   3. The role of codes and standards in fire protection system design
2. Suppression Agents and Principles
   1. Combustion
   2. Suppression
3. Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection Systems
   1. Sources for fire protection water supply
   2. Distribution networks
   3. Piping
   4. Hydrants
   5. Utility company interface with the fire department
4. Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
   1. Properties of water
      1. Water as an effective extinguishing agent
      2. How water extinguishes fire
   2. Sprinkler systems
      1. Types of systems and applications
      2. Types of sprinklers and applications
      3. Piping, valves, hangers and alarm devices
      4. Fire department operations in buildings with sprinkler systems
   3. Residential sprinkler systems
   4. Residential and commercial sprinkler legislation
   5. Standpipe systems
      1. Types and applications
      2. Fire department operations in buildings with standpipes
   6. Foam systems
   7. Water mist systems
   8. Fire pump
      1. Types
      2. Components
      3. Operation
      4. Fire pump curves
5. Non-Water Based Fire Suppression Systems
   1. Carbon dioxide systems
      1. Applications
      2. Extinguishing properties
      3. System components
   2. Halogenated Systems
      1. Halon 1301 and the environment
      2. Halon alternatives
      3. Extinguishing properties
      4. System components
   3. Dry/wet chemical extinguishing systems
      1. Extinguishing properties
      2. Applications
      3. UL 300
6. Fire Alarm Systems
   1. Components
   2. Types of fire alarm systems
   3. Detectors
      1. Smoke
      2. Heat
      3. Flame
   4. Audible and visual devices
   5. Alarm monitoring
   6. Testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems
7. Smoke Management Systems
   1. Hazards of smoke
   2. Smoke movement in buildings
   3. Types of smoke management systems
   4. Firefighter operations in buildings with smoke management systems
8. Portable Fire Extinguishers
   1. Types and Applications
      1. Foam
      2. Carbon Oxygen (CO2)
      3. Dry chemical
      4. Halogen
      5. Explosion suppression
      6. Specialized
   2. Selection
   3. Placement
   4. Maintenance
   5. Portable fire extinguisher operations

FSC 127 - Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival

1. Explain the importance of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety throughout the fire service.
2. Identify why the fire service is focusing greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at all levels.
3. Explain the importance why the fire service is developing and implementing national standards for training, qualifications, and certifications that are equally applicable to all firefighters based on the duties they are expected to perform.
4. Define why the fire service must investigate all firefighter fatalities, injuries and near misses.
5. Define why national standards for emergency response policies and procedures should be developed and championed.
6. Define why public education must receive more resources and be championed as a critical fire and life safety program.

1. Identify and explain the 16 life safety initiatives.
2. Describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives.
3. Describe how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision-making.
4. Illustrate how technological advancement can produce higher levels of emergency services safety and survival.
5. Discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services.
6. Discuss how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries, and deaths.
7. Define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within emergency services related to safety, leadership, supervision, accountability, and personal responsibility.
8. Explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collections systems.
9. Describe the need for national training standards related to professional development including qualifications, certifications, and re-certifications.
10. Explain how the increase in violent incidents impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes.
11. Explain the need for personal and organizational accountability for health and safety.
12. Discuss the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries, and fatalities.
13. Recognize the need for counseling and psychological support for emergency services personnel, their families, as well as, identify access to local resources and services.
14. Defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers.
15. Describe and evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act.
16. Explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personnel to stop unsafe acts.
17. Discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement.
18. Describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs.
19. Explain the importance of safety in the design of apparatus and equipment.

1. Introduction
   1. History of fire service culture
   2. Organizational culture
   3. Individual role in culture/behavior
   4. History of line of duty deaths and injury statistics
   5. Defining the nature of the problem
   6. Life safety initiatives
2. The National Context, Health and Safety
   1. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
   2. Medical and fitness standards
   3. Data collection, national fire incident reporting system (NFIRS)
   4. Research and investigation, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
3. Training, Equipment, Response
   1. Training, education, credentialing
   2. Apparatus and equipment
   3. Emergency response to emergency scenes
   4. Violent accidents
   5. Emerging technologies
4. Organizational Health and Safety Profile
   1. Personal and organizational accountability
   2. Present condition and culture
   3. Investigations-internal
   4. Analyzing your profile
   5. Utilizing grants to meet needs
5. Risk Management
   1. Risk management concepts and practices
   2. Unsafe acts
   3. Empowerment definition
6. Prevention
   1. Home fire sprinklers
   2. Code enforcement
   3. Public education of fire and life safety
   4. Counseling and psychological support

FSC 128 - Incident Safety Officer

1. Define the role of the Incident Safety Officer at emergency scenes.
2. Describe the regulations, standards, and policies as they apply to the ISO.
3. Define risk management in terms of incident scene safety.

1. Discuss the role of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO) within the Incident Command System.
2. Utilize various record-keeping and documentation practices of the ISO.
3. Identify the role of Risk Management as it relates to the fire service.
4. Recognize the various emergency incident safety considerations.
5. Demonstrate key communications and monitoring techniques, which are critical in handling emergency scene safety.
6. Synthesize and utilize the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be an Incident Safety Officer (ISO).
7. Differentiate safe and unsafe actions and operations based on safety cues.
8. Identify pre-emergency measures that will reduce firefighter injuries.
9. Assess for risks that may present hazards to firefighting personnel at emergency incidents.

1. Manuals and introductions
   1. Student manuals.
      1. Issue student manual (SM). Students may want to take notes on real-life examples that the instructor or other students may offer
      2. The SM is essentially a reference work, but will be used for unit activities
   2. Individual student introductions
      1. State name, department, and position
      2. State what you hope to take away with you when you complete the course
      3. Identify an incident safety problem within your department
2. Goal, Scope and Target Audience
   1. Provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be an effective Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
   2. Scope:  the correct actions for an ISO to take while functioning at an incident
   3. Audience:  Company Officers (CO’s) who are experienced in firefighter safety issues and are familiar with an Incident Command System (ICS)
3. Course Overview
   1. Role of the Incident Safety Officer
      1. Identify safe and unsafe actions and operations based on safety cues.
   2. Regulations, standards, and policies
      1. Identify applicable regulations, standards, and policies that affect the ISO
   3. Recordkeeping and documentation
      1. Identify the documentation tasks that must be performed by the ISO
   4. Risk management
      1. Define risk management in terms of incident scene safety
      2. Identify pre-emergency measures.
      3. Forecast risks that may present hazards to personnel.
   5. Incident considerations:  communications and monitoring
      1. Working within an ICS
      2. Monitoring actions at an incident
      3. Making changes to department policy and procedures based on incident outcome
   6. Personal checklist
      1. Allows students an opportunity to evaluate their departments’ ISO programs.
4. Story of the Incident Command System
   1. Impetus for the development of an improved interagency incident management system
      1. Devastating wildland fires in Southern California in the early 1970’s
      2. Examining various aspects of interagency response to incidents
   2. FIRESCOPE
   3. Evaluate acronym, which derives its name from:
      1. Fire Resources of California
      2. Organized for potential emergencies
   4. Primarily a command and control system delineating job responsibilities and organizational structure
   5. Purpose is the management of day-to-day operations for any emergency or non-emergency situation
   6. Flexible enough to manage catastrophic incidents involving thousands of emergency response and management personnel
5. National Inter-Agency Incident Management System (NIIMS)
   1. Developed by the wildland community to provide a common system for wildland fire protection agency use at local, State, and Federal levels
   2. The NIIMS organization includes the following agencies:
      1. Bureau of Land Management
      2. Bureau of Indian Affairs
      3. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      4. U.S. Forest Service
      5. Representatives of State foresters
      6. National Park Service
   3. Consists of five major subsystems:
      1. The ICS
         1. Operating requirements
         2. Eight interactive components
         3. Procedures for organizing and operating an on-scene management structure
         4. Standardized training
      2. Nationwide qualifications and certification system
      3. Publications management
      4. Supporting technologies
   4. Need for a single ICS
      1. Inconsistencies in the system began to develop, and hybrid systems came into existence
      2. Single system is critical to effective command and control of major incidents
      3. Reduce inherent confusion that may be associated with larger scale incidents where local, State, and Federal agencies work together
   5. National Fire Service Incident Management System Consortium
      1. Created in 1990 to evaluate an approach to developing a single Command system
      2. Purpose was to determine what ICS would look like in the future
      3. Consortium consists of many individual fire service leaders, representatives of most major fire service organizations, and representatives of Federal agencies, including FIRESCOPE
      4. Identified the need to develop operational protocols within ICS, so that fire and rescue personnel would be able to apply the ICS as one common system
      5. Model Procedures Guide for Structural Firefighting
      6. First Consortium document that was completed (1993)
      7. Basic premise is that now the organizational structure found in the FIRESCOPE ICS is enhanced with operational protocols
      8. Protocols allow the Nation’s fire and rescue personnel to apply the ICS effectively, regardless of area of the country
6. National Fire Academy (NFA)
   1. Adopted FIRESCOPE ICS in 1980
   2. Has incorporated this material into its training curriculum
7. Other FIRESCOPE Model ICS applications
   1. Multi-casualty
   2. Hazardous Materials
   3. Urban Search and Rescue (US&R)
8. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) formally adopted FIRESCOPE ICS as the Incident Management System for any Federal Response
9. Summary
   1. Review administrative issues if there are any questions
   2. The ISO must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform effectively at an incident
      1. Functions of the on-scene safety officer
      2. Audience should be CO’s familiar with safety issues
      3. Safety cues
      4. This concept will be used throughout the course
      5. Safety cues are conditions or indications that the ISO needs to be aware of at an incident scene
      6. These conditions or indications could be structural, unsafe acts by personnel, or unsafe conditions
      7. The experienced ISO, when operating at an incident scene, will focus on these safety cues

FSC 130 - Strength and Fitness for the Fire Service

1. Describe the physical requirements for performing basic firefighting tasks.
2. Demonstrate proper exercise techniques for specific conditioning programs and perform specific manipulative firefighter tasks.  
3. Explain the physical and mental aspects of well-being and conditioning and how health and fitness relate to performance, productivity and quality of life in the workplace. Discuss how the aforementioned relate to proper training and effective physical and mental performance.   
4. Apply skills of physical and mental aspects of performance required in physical agility testing and firefighting and explain the relationship between firefighter fitness evaluations and the physical agility pre-employment tests.
5. Explain the relationship of proper nutrition to total fitness and explain the impact of protective clothing on the physical performance of firefighters.

1. Describe the physical requirements for performing basic firefighting tasks.
2. Explain the relationship of proper nutrition to total fitness.
3. Explain the impact of protective clothing on the physical performance of firefighters.
4. Explain the physical and mental aspects of well-being and conditioning.
5. Demonstrate proper exercise techniques for specific conditioning programs.
6. Explain the relationship between proper training and effective physical and mental performance.
7. Apply skills of physical and mental aspects of performance required in physical agility testing and firefighting.
8. Perform specific manipulative firefighter tasks.
9. Explain the relationship between firefighter fitness evaluations and the physical agility pre-employment tests.
10. Contrast and compare firefighter health and fitness to performance, productivity, and quality of life in the workplace.

1. Physical Requirements of Firefighting
   1. Flexibility
   2. Aerobic conditioning
   3. Muscular strength
   4. Muscular endurance
2. Nutrition
   1. Basic balanced diet
   2. Specialized diets
3. Firefighting Environment
   1. Micro effects of inside protective clothing
   2. Macro environment of outside protective clothing
4. Physical Aspects of Well-Being and Conditioning
   1. Exercise principles
      1. General adaptation
      2. Specificity of training
      3. Overload principle
   2. Exercise physiology
      1. Aerobic and anaerobic energy sources
      2. Muscle physiology
      3. Recovery from undertraining and overtraining
      4. Myotatic stretch reflex
      5. Physical effects of environment
      6. Injury prevention
5. Proper Exercise Techniques
   1. Flexibility
   2. Weight training
   3. Specialized programs
   4. Implementation of organizational programs
6. Firefighting
   1. Equipment
      1. Hydrant
      2. Ladders
      3. Hose evolutions
      4. Others equipment
7. Mental Aspects of Performance
   1. Stress model
   2. Relaxation techniques
   3. Focus training
   4. Visualization
   5. Performance keys
   6. Mastering skills
8. Tasks
   1. Ventilation
   2. Search and rescue
   3. Others
9. Physical Agility Preparation
   1. Physical and mental fitness
   2. Mastering motor skills
   3. Pre-employment evaluation
10. Lifelong Fitness and Conditioning
    1. Physiologic change and the aging process
    2. Changes in job requirements

FSC 149 - Fire Operations I

1. Students will be able familiar with agencies that regulate fire and demonstrate knowledge of the properties, characteristics and classes of fire.
2. Students will know the importance of and how to utilize the different types of personal protective equipment necessary to maintain a safe environment.
3. Students will be familiar with the different types of ladders, as well as how to use and maintain them.
4. Students will be able to utilize different types of fire extinguishers and will have an extensive knowledge base related to what extinguishing agents to use for different types of fires.
5. Students will be able to explain the reasons ventilation may be necessary, and to determine what types of ventilation will be most beneficial for different types of fires.
6. Students will be knowledgeable about all of the tolls and hoses on the apparatus.  They will be able to utilize and maintain all of the tools on the apparatus.

1. Identify the various agencies that regulate the fire service.
2. Discuss the properties and characteristics of fire.
3. List the appropriate personal protective equipment for a given situation.
4. Put on a self-contained breathing apparatus within National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines.
5. Describe the classes of fire.
6. Describe the appropriate extinguishing agent for a specific class of fire.
7. Describe the chemical and physical nature of different extinguishing agents.
8. Demonstrate the use of different types of fire extinguishers on different classes of fires.
9. Describe the different types of hose and appliances.
10. Demonstrate the advancement of hose lines.
11. Demonstrate the maintenance of hose and appliances.
12. Describe the different types of fire service ladders.
13. Demonstrate raising and lowering different types of ladders.
14. Demonstrate the maintenance of fire service ladders.
15. Locate tools carried on a fire apparatus.
16. Demonstrate the appropriate use of fire service hand tools.
17. Explain the different types of ventilation
18. Identify the reasons for the ventilation.
19. Discuss the importance of firefighter safety.

1. Introduction and Orientation
   1. Rules and regulations
   2. Manuals and procedures
   3. Agencies
2. Fire Behavior
   1. Chemistry and properties of fire
   2. Heat and combustion
3. Personal Protective Equipment
   1. Turnouts
   2. Breathing Apparatus
      1. Types
      2. Use
      3. Maintenance
4. Fire Extinguishers
   1. Classes of fire
   2. Extinguishing agents
5. Fire Hose and Appliances
   1. Sizes and types
   2. Identification, selection and use of nozzles
   3. Maintenance
6. Fire Extinguishment
   1. Fire streams
   2. Fire protection systems
   3. Water supply systems
7. Ladders
   1. Types
   2. Use
   3. Maintenance
8. Tools and Equipment
   1. Types
   2. Use
   3. Maintenance
9. Ventilation
   1. Vertical
   2. Horizontal
   3. Mechanical
10. Firefighter Safety
    1. Equipment
    2. Fire fighting

FSC 150 - Fire Operations II

1. Identify different techniques for handling a rescue.
2. Describe the primary functions of the Engine Company and Ladder Company.
3. Show knowledge of using a fire hydrant and the ability to connect hoses and nozzles appropriately to develop a water supply line.
4. Demonstrate of when and how to utilize different types of ventilation.
5. Address the necessity for customer service skills to be utilized when dealing with an emergency.
6. Describe some of the benefits of public education.

1. Identify the appropriate tools used for forcible entry.
2. Tie three fire department knots.
3. Demonstrate a right hand or left hand search of a building.
4. Explain the functions of an engine company.
5. Demonstrate advancing a pre-connected 1¾” hose line.
6. Demonstrate making a water supply line with large diameter hose.
7. Demonstrate advancing a hose line in coordination with other members.
8. Explain the workings of a fire hydrant.
9. Describe the different phases of burning.
10. Demonstrate the appropriate use of different types of nozzles.
11. Explain the functions of a ladder company.
12. Demonstrate the appropriate technique for roof ventilation.
13. Demonstrate the technique for positive pressure ventilation.
14. Identify common roof types and construction in the Tucson area.
15. Explain the purpose of overhaul.
16. Demonstrate the use of a salvage cover.
17. Explain the importance of fire prevention.
18. Identify common fire hazards found in business occupancies.
19. Explain the importance of customer service.

1. Rescue
   1. Forcible entry
   2. Ropes and knots
   3. Extrication
2. Engine Company Operations
   1. One person hose operations
      1. Hose handling
      2. Supply lines
      3. Hose appliances
   2. Team hose operations
      1. Advancing lines on grade
      2. Advancing lines above and below grade
      3. Large stream devices
      4. Protection systems
   3. Water supply
      1. Hydrants
      2. Static sources
      3. Testing and records
   4. Firefighting
      1. Phases of burning
      2. Fire stream application
      3. Safety
3. Ladder Company Operations
   1. Ventilation
   2. Tools
   3. Roof types
   4. Salvage and overhaul
4. Fire Prevention
   1. Public education
   2. Introduction to fire codes
5. Communications
   1. Use of the radio
   2. Order model

FSC 153 - Hazardous Materials

1. Describe terminology and principles for Hazardous Material incidents.
2. Describe the Incident Management System and function of the different branches.
3. Identify Federal, State and local agencies requirements and standards for Hazardous Materials.
4. Describe protective equipment and measures to be taken during a hazardous material incident.
5. Describe the Department of Transportation (DOT) marking, placarding and labeling of products.

1. List the key regulatory standards that impact the management of hazardous materials.
2. Describe the following toxicological principles: exposure, toxicity, contamination, dose/response relationship, routes of exposure, chronic/acute exposure.
3. Describe the following toxicological terms and describe their significance: parts per million (ppm), lethal dose (LD50), lethal concentration (LC50), threshold limit value-time weighted average (TLV/TWA), and threshold limit value-ceiling (TLV/C).
4. Identify the key element of the Incident Management System necessary to coordinate response activities at a hazardous materials incident.
5. Identify and describe the duties and functions of the Hazardous Materials (HM) Branch within the Incident Management System.
6. Identify the guidelines for the safe approach and positioning of response personnel at a HM incident.
7. Define and describe the significance of staging.
8. Identify the procedures required to protect the public at a HM incident.
9. Describe the role of security and law enforcement officers at a HM incident.
10. Identify the procedures for establishing scene control through the use of control zones.
11. Explain the difference between evacuation and protect-in-place.
12. List and describe the basic methods of identifying hazardous materials.
13. Identify the basic design and construction features of bulk packages, nonbulk packages and storage vessels.
14. Identify each of the railroad tank cars and Intermodal tank containers by type.
15. Describe the specialized marking systems found at fixed facilities.
16. Describe the Department of Transportation (DOT) specification markings for nonbulk and bulk packaging.
17. Identify and describe placards, labels, markings and shipping documents used for the transportation of hazardous materials.
18. Describe the concept of hazard assessment and risk evaluation.
19. Identify the types of hazard and response information available from each of the following resources and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each resource: reference manuals, technical information centers, material safety data sheets, monitoring instruments.
20. Define the following terms and their impact and significance on the selection of chemical protective clothing: degradation, penetration, permeation, breakthrough time, permeation rate.
21. Identify the process and factors to be considered in selecting the proper level of protective clothing and respiratory protection at a HM incident.
22. Describe the advantages, limitations and proper use of different types of protective clothing and respiratory protection at a HM incident.
23. Define the terms: strategic goals and tactical goals.
24. Identify and describe the application, advantages and limitations of the following methods of spill control: absorption, adsorption, covering, damming, dicing, dilution, diversion, dispersion, retention, vapor suppression.
25. Define and describe the difference between direct contamination and cross contamination.
26. State the general conditions that require an emergency decontamination.
27. Describe the stations in the decontamination sequence for conducting field decontamination.
28. Describe the importance of a post-incident analysis of a HM incident.
29. Identify the regulatory reporting requirements of federal, state and local agencies.

1. Hazardous Materials Management System
   1. Definitions
   2. Laws, regulations and standards
   3. Management system
2. Health and Safety
   1. Toxicology
   2. Health and safety management procedures
   3. Site safety practices and procedures
3. Incident Management System (IMS)
   1. IMS overview
   2. Command operations
   3. HM Branch operations
4. Site Management and Control
   1. Establishing command
   2. Approach and positioning
   3. Isolation procedures
   4. Hazard control zones
   5. Evacuation and isolation-in-place
5. Recognition and Identification
   1. Methods and procedures
   2. Reference sources
6. Hazard and Risk Evaluation
   1. Hazard and risk assessment
   2. Sources of information
   3. Evaluating risk
   4. Terrorism
7. Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
   1. Basic principles
   2. Level of protective clothing
8. Implementing Response Objectives
   1. Basic principles
   2. Goals and objectives
   3. Spill and leak control and containment
   4. Special tactical problems
9. Decontamination
   1. Decontamination methods
   2. Clean-up
   3. Terminating the incident 

FSC 160 - Wildland Firefighting

1. Identify and describe the contributing factors and indicators that affect the start, spread and rapid increase of wildland fire for the safe and effective fire management activities.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in the preparation and proper and safe use of all common PPE, tools, resources and equipment used in effective fire management activities
3. Demonstrate knowledge in all NWCG created safety tools designed to insure adequate hazard assessment and clear communications.
4. Demonstrate knowledge in the national, state and local agencies organization and resource deployment   utilized in the control of wildfire.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of wildfire suppression strategy and tactics.
6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of common non-wildland fire related exposures, including threatened structures and hazardous material, which commonly complicate or threaten the wildland fire arena.

1. Discuss the relationship between State and local government wildland firefighting organizations and the federal wildland firefighting organizations.
2. Identify and discuss: the three sides of the fire triangle; the environmental factors of wildland fire behavior that affect the start and spread of wildland fires; and the situations that indicate problem or extreme for behavior.
3. Demonstrate the use of portable weather equipment.
4. Identify parts of a fire and define fire behavior and other useful firefighting terms.
5. Explain the importance of the proper use and maintenance of assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
6. List the benefits of maintaining a high level of physical fitness and health and staying hydrated can reduce firefighting fatigue.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) and the firefighter’s chain of command as it relates to an incident.
8. Demonstrate familiarity with the Fireline Handbook and Incident Response Pocket Guide, identifying types and cultural differences of resources utilized in wildland fire operations.
9. Identify the Watch Out Situations and common denominators on tragedy fires.
10. Apply the appropriate Standard Firefighting Orders to minimize the potential for serious injury or death.
11. Describe how Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes and Safety Zones (LCES) is related to the Standard Firefighting Orders (SFO).
12. Discuss the function, inspection and care of the fire shelter and demonstrate its proper deployment and use.
13. Identify safety hazards and explain how Human Factors, Situational Awareness, Risk Management, communications, and teamwork affect the risk of injury.
14. Identify safety procedures as applicable to travel to and from the fire.
15. Demonstrate the proper use, handling and maintenance of commonly used hand tools.
16. Demonstrate the proper use, handling and maintenance of commonly used fire ignitions tools.
17. Identify and demonstrate the proper use, handling and care of commonly used water tools including the backpack pump, fire hose lines, and couplings, adaptors and accessories.
18. Describe and demonstrate hose lay and fire stream methods.
19. Describe the methods and hazards of suppressing wild fires utilizing various fire control lines and identify threats to the fire line and personnel.
20. Describe coordination techniques of crews and explain tactical considerations utilizing various resources.
21. Describe a systematic method of locating spot fires and other considerations when patrolling a fire.
22. Describe the proper procedures, use, and care of radio equipment.
23. Explain the importance of and techniques for mop up of a wildland fire.
24. Explain the importance of an “After action Review” and how it relates to the Wildland Firefighter.
25. Explain the general guidelines when reacting to a possible hazardous materials emergency.
26. Identify the wildland/urban interface watch out situations and personnel safety concerns in wildland/urban interface fires.
27. Demonstrate the proper set up and operation of a portable pump
28. Find a geographic location on a map and determine the legal description, as defined by the Public Land Survey System, and vice versa.

1. Course Introduction and Overview of Wildland Firefighting
   1. Introduction of course, instructors, students, and course requirements
   2. Operation of state firefighting organizations
   3. Interagency relationships
   4. Role of local fire department
2. Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
   1. Basic fire behavior concepts
      1. Fire triangle
      2. Heat transfer
      3. Fuels
   2. Topography
   3. Fire weather
3. Fire Terminology
   1. Parts of the fire
   2. Fire behavior terms
   3. Other useful terms in firefighting
4. Firefighter Preparedness
   1. PPE
   2. Accountability
   3. Physical fitness
   4. Hydration
   5. Personal and camp hygiene
5. Incident Command System (ICS)
   1. Chain of command
   2. ICS structure
   3. Responsibilities of each ICS sections
6. Resource Classification
   1. Crew typing
   2. Machine typing
   3. Cultural differences
7. Firefighter Safety
   1. Watch outs situations and standard fire orders
   2. Common denominators of tragedy fires
   3. LCES
   4. Fire shelter deployment
   5. Human factors
      1. Communications
      2. Situational awareness
      3. Risk management
8. Travel Safety
   1. Travel to and from fire assignments
   2. Various modes of transportation
9. Hand Tools
   1. Use
   2. Care
   3. Maintenance
10. Ignition Devices
    1. Fuse
    2. Drip torch
11. Water Tools
    1. hoses
    2. backpack pumps
    3. appliances
12. Suppression
    1. methods of attack
    2. suppression techniques
    3. coordinated crew techniques
    4. engine tactics
    5. retardant operations
13. Patrol and Communications
    1. Patrol considerations
    2. Radio(s) use and procedures
14. Mop Up
    1. Dry mop up
    2. Wet mop up
    3. Machine piles
    4. Cold trailing
15. Practical Skills Lab
    1. Fire shelter drill and deployment
    2. Fireline construction and hand tool maintenance
    3. Portable pump operations
    4. Progressive hose lays
16. Hazardous Material
    1. Guidelines
    2. Clues for detection
17. Wildland and Urban Interface (WUI)
    1. WUI Watch Outs
    2. Safety considerations
18. Portable Pumps
    1. Types
    2. PPE
19. Locating and Reporting a Fire
    1. Maps and mapping systems
    2. Standard mapping symbols and legends
    3. Public land survey system and legal descriptions
    4. Land ownership, geographic locations, and acreage estimations
    5. Fire reporting information and recordkeeping

FSC 163 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment

1. Describe the history and evolution of types of fire apparatus, uses of fire apparatus, and equipment.
2. Demonstrate safe and competent methods of operating Fire Apparatus and Equipment. 
3. Demonstrate and Conduct a fire apparatus annual pump test per NFPA Standards.
4. Describe the appropriate maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.
5. Describe the process in which to properly specify all fire apparatus and equipment.

1. Describe the evolution of fire apparatus and equipment through history.
2. Identify and describe the types and uses of fire apparatus and equipment.
3. Describe the construction of fire apparatus and equipment.
4. Demonstrate the safe and competent use of different types of fire apparatus and equipment.
5. Conduct a pump test on a fire apparatus to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
6. Describe the appropriate maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.
7. Construct design specifications for a piece of fire service equipment as an aid to its selection and purchase

1. History and Development of Fire Equipment
   1. Fire apparatus
2. Apparatus
   1. Construction
   2. Operation
   3. Maintenance and troubleshooting
      1. Apparatus
      2. Equipment
3. Pumps
   1. Pump accessories
   2. Pumping procedures
   3. Testing
   4. Maintenance and troubleshooting
4. Procedures
   1. Engine
   2. Aerial ladder
   3. Aerial platform
   4. Other specialized equipment
   5. Specifications and purchasing

FSC 170 - Fire Service Leadership

1. Define basic decision-making styles.
2. Describe the requirements for running an effective meeting.
3. Identify typical multiple roles and responsibilities of a company officer.
4. Identify the importance of creativity and innovation in fire service organizations.
5. Identify the basic leadership behaviors and styles.
6. Identify the levels of employee development.

1. Match appropriate decision-making styles to given situations.
2. Cite the advantages and potential disadvantages of group decision-making.
3. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of individual and group problem-solving.
4. Identify the major techniques for maximizing individual participation in the group process, brainstorming and nominal group technique.
5. Demonstrate the ability to facilitate the nominal group technique and brainstorming process.
6. Outline the critical steps in a problem-solving model.
7. Discuss the necessity for having planned meetings.
8. Identify types of meetings and the importance of the meeting agenda.
9. Identify possible sources of role conflict for the company officer.
10. Develop and apply a strategy for resolving role conflicts.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of role modeling in the fire service.
12. Discuss the value of diversity in the fire service.
13. Define creativity and innovation.
14. Identify ways of fostering creativity in subordinates.
15. Use effective techniques for selling new ideas.
16. Identify the types of power.
17. State the sources and limits of different types of power.
18. Differentiate between the use and abuse of different types of power.
19. Identify techniques for enhancing a power base.
20. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and impact of ethics upon the fire department and its members.
21. Demonstrate an ability to make decisions involving ethical practices.
22. Describe the steps in handling an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint.
23. Demonstrate the ability to match employee development with leadership styles.
24. Identify ways of matching leadership styles to diverse populations of employees.
25. Define delegation and identify the benefits derived from and the barriers that prevent effective delegation.
26. Identify the four critical coaching techniques.
27. Define coaching techniques and demonstrate the ability to match coaching techniques with subordinate performance.
28. Demonstrate an understanding of the uses of discipline to correct improper employee behavior.
29. Identify methods for applying discipline consistently, fairly, and impartially.

1. Decision Making Overview
   1. Advantages
   2. Disadvantages
   3. Leader’s role
   4. Decision-making styles
   5. Selecting the right style
2. Groups
   1. Using groups effectively
   2. Techniques to maximize group participation
3. Problem Solving
   1. Responsibilities of company officer
   2. Problem solving model
   3. Nominal group technique (NTG)
      1. Silent generation of ideas
      2. Recording ideas
      3. Clarification
      4. Voting
      5. Scoring
   4. Brainstorming
4. Meetings
   1. Requirements
   2. Types of Meetings
   3. Requirements for running a successful meeting
   4. Meeting agenda importance
5. Managing Multiple Roles
   1. Company officer and organization role
   2. Role expectations
   3. Sources of role conflict
   4. Role conflict strategy
   5. Role modeling
   6. Handling diversity
   7. Value of diversity in the fire service
6. Creativity and Innovation
   1. Definition
   2. Elements of creativity and innovation
   3. Creativity  and innovation blocks
   4. Fostering creativity
   5. Selling ideas
7. Power
   1. Definition
   2. Sources and types of power
   3. Responses to power
   4. Effective use of power
   5. Power skills
   6. Building a power base
8. Ethics
   1. Definition and importance
   2. Roots of ethics
   3. Principles of ethical behavior
   4. Ethical decision-making
9. EEOC and the Fire Service
   1. Sources of information
   2. Steps in handling complaints
10. Situational Leadership
    1. Definition
    2. Leadership styles
    3. Employee development levels
    4. Matching leadership styles with employee development levels
    5. Matching leadership styles to diverse populations
11. Delegation
    1. Definition
    2. Principles of effective delegation
    3. Benefits and barriers to effective delegation
12. Coaching
    1. Definition and coaching techniques
    2. Characteristics of an effective coach
    3. Matching coaching style with employee development
    4. Training versus counseling
13. Discipline
    1. Definition
    2. Positive versus negative discipline
    3. Correcting behavior
    4. Rules and regulations
    5. Progressive discipline
    6. Disciplinary interview
    7. Consistency in discipline methods

FSC 170A - Fire Service Leadership I

1. Define basic decision-making styles.
2. Describe the requirements for running an effective meeting.
3. Cite the advantages and potential disadvantages of group decision-making.

1. Match appropriate decision-making styles to given situations.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of individual and group problem-solving.
3. Identify the major techniques for maximizing individual participation in the group process, brainstorming and nominal group technique.
4. Demonstrate the ability to facilitate the nominal group technique and brainstorming process.
5. Outline the critical steps in a problem-solving model.
6. Discuss the necessity for having planned meetings.
7. Identify types of meetings.
8. Describe the importance of a meeting agenda.

1. Decision Making Overview
   1. Advantages
   2. Disadvantages
   3. Leader’s role
   4. Decision-making styles
   5. Selecting the right style
2. Groups
   1. Using groups effectively
   2. Techniques to maximize group participation
3. Problem Solving
   1. Responsibilities of company officer
   2. Problem solving model
   3. Nominal group technique (NTG)
      1. Silent generation of ideas
      2. Recording ideas
      3. Clarification
      4. Voting
      5. Scoring
   4. Brainstorming
4. Meetings
   1. Requirements
   2. Types of Meetings
   3. Requirements for running a successful meeting
   4. Meeting agenda importance

FSC 170B - Fire Service Leadership II

1. Identify typical multiple roles and responsibilities of a company officer.
2. Identify the importance of creativity and innovation in fire service organizations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and impact of ethics upon the fire department and its members.

1. Identify possible sources of role conflict for the company officer.
2. Develop and apply a strategy for resolving role conflicts.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of role modeling in the fire service.
4. Discuss the value of diversity in the fire service.
5. Identify ways of fostering creativity in subordinates.
6. Use effective techniques for selling new ideas.
7. Identify the types of power.
8. State the sources and limits of different types of power.
9. Differentiate between the use and abuse of different types of power.
10. Identify techniques for enhancing a power base.
11. Demonstrate an ability to make decisions involving ethical practices.
12. Describe the steps in handling an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint.

1. Managing Multiple Roles
   1. Company officer and organization role
   2. Role expectations
   3. Sources of role conflict
   4. Role conflict strategy
   5. Role modeling
   6. Handling diversity
   7. Value of diversity in the fire service
2. Creativity and Innovation
   1. Definition
   2. Elements of creativity and innovation
   3. Creativity  and innovation blocks
   4. Fostering creativity
   5. Selling ideas
3. Power
   1. Definition
   2. Sources and types of power
   3. Responses to power
   4. Effective use of power
   5. Power skills
   6. Building a power base
4. Ethics
   1. Definition and importance
   2. Roots of ethics
   3. Principles of ethical behavior
   4. Ethical decision-making
5. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Fire Service
   1. Sources of information
   2. Steps in handling complaints

FSC 170C - Fire Service Leadership III

1. Identify the basic leadership behaviors and styles.
2. Identify the levels of employee development.
3. Demonstrate the ability to match employee development with leadership styles.

1. Identify ways of matching leadership styles to diverse populations of employees.
2. Define delegation and identify the benefits derived from and the barriers that prevent effective delegation.
3. Identify the four critical coaching techniques.
4. Define coaching techniques and demonstrate the ability to match coaching techniques with subordinate performance.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the uses of discipline to correct improper employee behavior.
6. Identify methods for applying discipline consistently, fairly, and impartially.

1. Situational Leadership
   1. Definition
   2. Leadership styles
   3. Employee development levels
   4. Matching leadership styles with employee development levels
   5. Matching leadership styles to diverse populations
2. Delegation
   1. Definition
   2. Principles of effective delegation
   3. Benefits and barriers to effective delegation
3. Coaching
   1. Definition and coaching techniques
   2. Characteristics of an effective coach
   3. Matching coaching style with employee development
   4. Training versus counseling
4. Discipline
   1. Definition
   2. Positive versus negative discipline
   3. Correcting behavior
   4. Rules and regulations
   5. Progressive discipline
   6. Disciplinary interview
   7. Consistency in discipline methods

FSC 173 - Records and Reports

1. Identify the characteristics of good reports and field notes.
2. Demonstrate the techniques of writing a complete, descriptive, and accurate narrative.
3. Discuss the difference between an administrative and operational report.
4. Demonstrate correct writing mechanics and the use of proper grammar.

1. Reports and Field Notes
   1. Characteristics of good reports
   2. Taking field notes
2.  Elements of Composition
   1. Proper and improper conclusions
   2. Obtaining information
3.  Elements of  Reports
   1. Administrative
   2. Operational
4.  Writing Mechanics
   1. Grammar
   2. Proper writing

FSC 174 - Fire Investigation I

1. Define how constitutional amendments apply to fire investigations and how case law decisions affected fire investigations.
2. Explain the role of the fire setter and their motives to start fires.
3. Define the process of investigating a fire to include of conducting fire origin and cause, conducting an investigation using the scientific method and the process of performing a fire investigation.
4. Define methods for case investigation, importance of documentation, proper preparation of records and reports and how this translates into preparing for a court session to include proper courtroom demeanor and techniques for giving testimony.

1. Identify the responsibilities of a firefighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security.
2. Demonstrate the importance of documentation and evidence preservation process needed for successful resolution.
3. Identify the processes of proper documentation.
4. Describe the implications of constitutional amendments as they apply to fire investigations.
5. Identify key case law decisions that have affected fire investigations.
6. Define investigation terms and techniques of the combustion process to assist the untrained investigator or attorney.
7. Explain the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination.
8. Compare the types of building construction on fire progression.
9. Describe how fire progression is affected by fire protection systems and building design.
10. Discuss the basic principles of electricity as an ignition source.
11. Determine potential health and safety hazards.
12. Describe the process of conducting investigations using the scientific method.
13. List and identify the agencies involved in arson investigation and describe the techniques used to achieve cooperation and information from these agencies.
14. Define methods for case investigation and proper preparation of records and reports.
15. Describe proper courtroom demeanor and techniques for giving testimony.
16. Define the process of conducting fire origin and cause.
17. Identify cause and origin, and differentiate between accidental and incendiary.
18. Explain the procedures used for investigating vehicle fires.
19. Identify the characteristics of an incendiary fire and common motives of the fire setter.

1. Emergency Responder Responsibilities and Observations
   1. Responsibilities of the fire department
   2. Responsibilities of the firefighter
   3. Responsibilities of the fire officer
   4. Observations when approaching the scene
   5. Observations upon arrival
   6. Observations during firefighting
   7. Identification of incendiary devices
2. Constitutional Law
   1. Criminal law
   2. Constitutional amendments
3. Case Studies
   1. Michigan v. Tyler
   2. Michigan v. Clifford
   3. Daubert decision
   4. Benfield decision
   5. Kuhmo v. Carmichael decision
4. Fire Investigations Terminology
   1. Terms as they apply to structural fires
   2. Terms as they apply to vehicle fires
   3. Other common investigative terms
5. Basic Elements of Fire Dynamics
   1. Ignition
   2. Heat transfer
   3. Flame spread
   4. Burning rate
   5. Fire plumes
   6. Fire analysis
6. Building Construction
   1. Types of construction
   2. Building materials
   3. Building components
7. Fire Protection Systems
   1. Extinguishment systems
   2. Detection systems
   3. Signaling systems
   4. Other building services
8. Basic Principles of Electricity
   1. Basic electricity
   2. Wiring systems
   3. Common electrical systems
9. Health and Safety
   1. Methods of identification
   2. Common causes of accidents
   3. Common causes of injuries
10. Fire Scene Investigations
    1. Examining the fire scene
    2. Securing the fire scene
    3. Documenting the fire scene
    4. Evidence collection and preservation
    5. Exterior examination
11. Investigation
    1. Cooperative agencies
    2. Sources of information
12. Case Investigation and Preparation
    1. Witnesses
    2. Arrest and detention
    3. Records and reports
13. Courtroom Demeanor and Testimony
    1. Testifying
    2. Expert witness
14. Determining Point of Origin
    1. Interior examination
    2. Area of origin
    3. Fire patterns
    4. Other indicators
    5. Scene reconstruction
    6. Point of origin
15. Types of Fire Causes
    1. Accidental
    2. Natural
    3. Incendiary
    4. Undetermined
16. Vehicle Fires
    1. Examination of scene
    2. Examination of exterior
    3. Examination of driver and passenger areas
    4. Examination of engine compartment
    5. Examination of fuel system
    6. Examination of electrical system
17. Fire Setters
    1. Characteristics of arson
    2. Common motives

FSC 180 - Driver Training for Fire Service

1. Describe the major considerations in preparing to drive a fire vehicle.
2. Differentiate and describe the major critical driving situations.
3. Identify the techniques required to handle critical driving situations.
4. Demonstrate safe operating procedures, including driver preparation and types of vehicular maneuvers.
5. Discuss vehicle dynamics including kinetic energy, centrifugal forces, inertia, coefficient of friction, and tires.
6. Demonstrate the use emergency maneuvers.
7. List the key components of the driving system.
8. Explain the facilities and equipment required to create and maintain a driving course.

1. Driver Preparation
   1. Seat adjustment
   2. Hand position
   3. Mirrors
   4. Instrument panel
2. Vehicle Dynamics Theory
   1. Kinetic Energy
   2. Centrifugal Forces
   3. Inertia
   4. Coefficient of Friction
   5. Tires
3. Vehicle Dynamics - Application
   1. Serpentine
   2. Evasive procedures
   3. Controlled braking
   4. Skid control
   5. Off-road recovery
   6. Blowouts
4. Facilities and Equipment
   1. Layout
   2. Safety aspects
   3. Vehicle preparation
   4. Special equipment

FSC 252 - Fire Service Strategy and Tactics

1. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS) as related to strategy and tactics, and create a strategy and evaluate rescue options.
2. Explain the components of building construction and why pre-fire planning and review is significant to the success of life safety and fire-ground management.
3. Define the importance of fire-ground communications and the components of the initial radio report.
4. Explain the factors during size-up, significance of each factor, and analyze their relationship to effective fire-ground management.
5. Compare an offensive fire attack to a defensive fire attack, explaining the basics of each and identifying the rationale for each strategy.
6. Define and describe the significance of overhaul and salvage at emergency incidents.

1. Discuss fire behavior as it relates to strategies and tactics.
2. Create a strategy and implement appropriate tactics.
3. Identify and categorize various types of fire apparatus and extinguishing equipment.
4. Identify the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning and strategy and tactics.
5. Describe the steps taken during size-up.
6. Explain the main components of pre-fire planning and identify steps needed for a pre-fire plan review.
7. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS) as related to strategy and tactics.
8. Demonstrate the various roles and responsibilities in ICS/NIMS.
9. List factors to be considered during size-up and define the significance of each factor.
10. Examine the significant of fire ground communications.
11. List fireground factors and incident priorities and analyze their relationship to effective fireground management.
12. Describe basic command operations and list basic components of an initial radio report.
13. Describe and evaluate strategic and tactical rescue options.
14. Describe the methods used for effective exposure protection.
15. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of master stream devices.
16. Describe the contributing factors of confinement applicable in fire service company operations.
17. Explain the relationship and proper use of ventilation during offensive extinguishment operations.
18. Define and describe the significance of overhaul and salvage at emergency incidents.

1. Fire Chemistry Terms and Concepts
   1. Heat transfer
   2. Principles of fire characteristics of materials
   3. Fire classifications
2. Extinguishing Equipment
   1. Extinguishing equipment
   2. Fire apparatus
   3. Personnel requirements
3. Visual Perception
   1. Pre-planning
   2. Size-up
4. Pre-Fire Planning
   1. Concept
   2. Phases
   3. Methods
   4. Format
   5. Occupancy classifications
   6. Building types
5. Fireground Management Principles
   1. Incident management systems
   2. Characteristics of command
   3. Pre-planning
   4. Action plans
   5. Incident priorities
   6. Firefighter safety
6. Basic Division Tactics
   1. Size-Up
      1. Facts
      2. Probabilities
      3. Own Situation
      4. Decision
      5. Plan of Operation
7. Fireground Factors
   1. Building construction
   2. Fire location and extent
   3. Building occupancy
   4. Life hazards and location
   5. Area around building
   6. Resources
   7. Arrangement and environmental factors
   8. Special-systems and other concerns
   9. Apparatus placement
      1. Offensive attack
      2. Defensive attack
8. Exposure protection
   1. Safety considerations from a command perspective
      1. Incident safety officer
9. Coordinating Activities
   1. Decision-making
   2. Command operations and functions
      1. Assumption and confirmation and position
      2. Situation evaluation
      3. Communications
         1. Initial actions
         2. Initial radio report
         3. Scene evaluation
         4. Order model
      4. Strategy, attack plan, and assigning of units
      5. Development of fireground organization
      6. Attack plan
         1. Review
         2. Evaluation
         3. Revision of attack plan
      7. Command
         1. Continuing
         2. Transferring
         3. Terminating command
10. Rescue
    1. Life safety problems of fire
    2. Determination of life hazard
    3. Rescue resources and operations
11. Exposures
    1. Principle of contributing factors
    2. Exposure protection operations
12. Fire stream management
    1. Heavy stream devices
    2. Handlines
    3. Tactical use of protective systems
13. Confinement
    1. Fire separations
    2. Fire loading
    3. Built-in protection
    4. Operations
14. Ventilation
    1. Relationship to objectives
    2. Equipment
    3. Roof types
    4. Methods
15. Salvage
    1. Relationship to objectives
    2. Equipment
    3. Operations during fire
    4. Operations after fire

FSC 260 - Fire and Emergency Services Instructor

1. Describe the role of the emergency services instructor.
2. Define the three learning domains and discuss their significance in the learning process.
3. Define learning style and discuss the various styles or senses through which students learn.
4. Deliver a presentation from the instructor guide or lesson plan.
5. Participate in a critique to discuss presentation techniques.
6. Explain the purpose of evaluation and describe tasks required for evaluating courses and instructional design.

1. Discuss characteristics that make an effective instructor.
2. List the components of the communications model and discuss factors that aid in communicating effectively.
3. List professional development resources, programs and opportunities.
4. Discuss how and why instruction is important to the organization.
5. Explain the instructor’s role in reinforcing safety and following the organization’s safety plan.
6. Discuss the purpose of copyright laws and the requirements to be followed when using the works of others.
7. State the importance of maintaining and securing records and reports.
8. Discuss the instructor’s role in influencing learning.
9. Define motivations and discuss its major theories, relating them to ways in which instructors can motivate students to learn.
10. Prepare a presentation using a prepared instructor guide or lesson plan.
11. Demonstrate appropriate instructional behaviors and mannerisms.
12. List physical aspects of learning environments and discuss how the setting plays a major role in learning.
13. Differentiate the types of torts and the significance of each in emergency services training.
14. Discuss the various aspects of liability and the responsibilities associated with them.
15. List and discuss the various legal protections available for instructors.
16. Explain instructor obligations for reporting substance abuse and steps to be taken to assist the suspected abuser.
17. Discuss how instructional methods affect the process of learning and remembering.
18. List and discuss various factors that may affect learning and determine those that enhance learning.
19. List and discuss various characteristics that shape learners and influence their ability.
20. List and discuss methods that instructors can use to manage individual learners.
21. List and examine steps for preparing to teach.
22. Differentiate the various instructional delivery methods and determine those that are appropriate for certain types of emergency services training lessons.
23. Discuss the requirements and considerations needed for planning practical training evolutions in permanent and acquired facilities.
24. List the safety steps to consider and implement when planning practical training evolutions.
25. Determine criteria for selecting the appropriate instructional media.
26. Demonstrate the operation and use of commonly used instructional media.
27. Explain the purpose of testing and describe the classification of tests.
28. Describe and perform methods of scoring and interpreting test data.
29. Review and apply the steps for creating tests and develop a test that includes each type of test question based on lesson objectives.
30. Review and apply the steps for evaluating tests and decide whether results indicate accomplishment of the behavioral objective.

1. Challenges of Emergency Service Instruction
   1. The role of the instructor
   2. Communication model
   3. Importance of instruction
2. Safety
   1. Instructor’s role in safety
   2. Safety resources
3. Legal Considerations
   1. Types of laws
   2. Responsibility and liability
   3. Legal protection
4. Psychology of Learning
   1. Learning processes
   2. Learning styles
   3. Motivation
   4. Learner characteristics
   5. Managing individual learners
5. Instructional Delivery
   1. Presentation guidelines, methods and techniques
   2. Preparation
6. Practical Training
   1. Planning
   2. Safety
   3. High-hazard training
7. Instructional Media
   1. Selecting appropriate media
   2. Utilizing media
   3. Troubleshooting and maintenance
8. Testing and Evaluation
   1. Purposes of testing
   2. Testing methods and techniques
   3. Creating and evaluating tests
   4. Scoring and interpreting

FSC 270 - Leadership I for Fire Service Executives

1. Describe the characteristics of an effective executive and how effectiveness can be learned.
2. Synthesize and discuss the many elements of organizational change theory and how you can facilitate the technical changes and the personal changes.

1. Explain the leadership paradox of being the visionary, giving the organization direction, while working within a realistic context.
2. List examples of leaders who would be successful in a global, technological, socially competitive society.
3. Differentiate techniques for creating a culture with leaders at all levels of the organization and give examples of the one that may be most effective for you.
4. Utilize concepts and techniques to cope with various leadership challenges of the present and future.

1. Leaders, Heroes, CEOs, and Celebrities
   1. Similarities
   2. Differences
2. Leadership Styles and Characteristics
   1. Sharks
   2. Dolphins
   3. Ostrich and others
3. The Effective Executive
   1. Trust and credibility
   2. Maximizing resources
   3. Diversity
   4. Development of other leaders
4. Leaders and Managers with Heads in the Clouds and Feet on the Ground
   1. Vision
   2. Influence
   3. Motivation
5. Being a Change Facilitator in a Traditional Organization
   1. Change theory
   2. The role of the change agent, manager, and facilitator
6. Leaders of the Future: Same or Different?
   1. Organizations
   2. Motivation
   3. Many leaders within a traditional hierarchy
   4. Legal issues and policy development
   5. Social and community issues
   6. Power, politics, and partnerships (sharing power)
7. Your Future as a Leader
   1. Career management, leaving a legacy, transactional and transformational
   2. Leading the metropolitan fire service agency of the future

FSC 271 - Leadership II for Fire Service Executives

1. Identify the organizational history including people and events.
2. Define supervision, management, and leadership in a fire service organization.
3. Examine and describe the vision for the future.

1. Explain the organizational culture.
2. Synthesize and describe the organizational values.
3. Apply principles of fiscal management to internal and external financial resources.

1. Organization Culture
   1. Elements of culture
   2. Power structures and influences
   3. Creating culture
   4. Managing the culture
2. Roles and Responsibilities
   1. Supervision
   2. Management
   3. Leadership
3. Organization
   1. Values
   2. Vision
   3. Fiscal management and priorities
   4. Innovative Organizations In Search of Excellence
   5. Executive Leadership for Organizational Excellence
   6. Self knowledge
   7. Taking risks
   8. Persistence
   9. Commitment

FSC 272 - Leadership III for Fire Service Executives

1. Discuss and demonstrate techniques of persuasive oral and written communication.
2. Synthesize and apply communication skills in negotiating through a basic communication process

1. Demonstrate presentation techniques for meetings, seminars, public forums, and professional conferences.
2. Diagnose your own style of interpersonal communication and that of others.
3. Explain and demonstrate conflict situations and the appropriate actions to manage each situation.

1. Communication Skills for Executives
   1. Definitions
   2. Examples
   3. Situations and techniques
   4. Organizational theories
2. Presentation Skills
   1. Written
   2. Oral
   3. Technical
3. Skills at an Executive Level
   1. Verbal applications
   2. Writing applications
4. Interpersonal Skills
   1. One-on-one
   2. Groups
   3. Teams
5. Labor Relations
   1. Negotiation
   2. Collaboration
6. Conflict Management
   1. Communication skills resolution
7. Ethical and Unethical Persuasion
   1. Openness and inquiry
   2. Falsification, deception, disqualification, misdirection
8. The Media
   1. Print
   2. Non-print

FSC 273 - Leadership IV for Fire Service Executives

1. Explain the multiple relationships of a fire department and its local community.
2. Develop a plan for networking with public and private agencies and community organizations.

1. Identify the political and business processes of the local municipality and their legal aspects.
2. Synthesize local, state, national, and international trends of the fire service.

1. Local Fire Department and City Government Relationship
   1. Sources of social stability
   2. Economic development
   3. Power structures
   4. Dealing with multiple constituencies
2. Local Policy Development
   1. Social engineering
   2. Relevant operations to the culture and community
3. How Local Educational Systems Work
   1. Kindergarten through 12^th grade (K-12)
   2. Community colleges
   3. Universities
4. Legal Aspects of City and Department Procedures
   1. Employment
   2. American for Disabilities Act (ADA)
   3. Liability
   4. Risk management
5. Networking and Community Relations
   1. Techniques of networking
   2. Partnerships
6. Relations with Local and State Fire Service Providers
   1. Pima County fire chiefs
   2. State fire marshal
7. National and International Fire Service Providers

FSC 274 - Leadership V for Fire Service Executives

1. Differentiate between creative and routine thinking patterns.
2. Explain the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning

1. Discuss the information gathering methods used by managers.
2. List the four problem-solving styles of managers, including their strengths and weaknesses, and identify each student’s style.
3. Utilize at least four decision-making strategies and evaluate the appropriateness to various situations

1. Reasoning
   1. Inductive
   2. Deductive
2. Thinking Patterns
   1. Blooms taxonomy
   2. Creativity and innovation
3. Problem Identification
   1. Situational analysis
   2. Perception
   3. Stereotyping
   4. Halo effect
   5. Interviews and surveys
4. Problem Solving Strategies
   1. Individual
   2. Group
   3. Relationship to leadership style
5. Problem Solving Styles of Leaders
   1. Myers-Briggs sensing
   2. Myers-Briggs feeling
   3. Identify one’s own style
6. Decision-Making Models and Approaches
   1. Continuum of approaches from authoritarian to participative
   2. Situational analysis of which model to use
7. Personal Decision Making
   1. Self-renewal
   2. Career renewal
8. Evaluation
   1. Approaches and alternatives
   2. Evaluation short and long term
   3. Quantitative and qualitative
   4. Formative and summative

FSC 280 - Fire Chief Preparation

1. Compare business decision-making with fire service administrative decision making.
2. Demonstrate how quality circles can be installed in the fire service.
3. Identify the concept of human resource management.
4. Note characteristics of fire department budgeting.

1. Describe the contingency or situational approach to management.
2. Contrast traditional, human relations, and human resources approaches to management.
3. Explain the general theory of budgeting.
4. Expand on the management of material resources.
5. Define “fire loss management.”
6. Indicate how the management of the fire department is increasing in legal complexity.
7. Report how the law affects personnel management.
8. State the functions of the Fire Department as programs.
9. Synthesize and apply results oriented management.
10. List key components of Management by Objectives (MBO).
11. Use the characteristics of effective performance appraisal.
12. Describe the implications of changing labor relations for fire service management.
13. List the steps involved in labor negotiations within a unionized Fire Department.
14. Differentiate disasters from smaller emergencies.
15. Analyze comprehensive emergency management.
16. Explain the role of incident command system (ICS) in emergency management.
17. Examine factors leading to fire department involvement in emergency medical service.
18. Deduce problems related to implementing an emergency medical systems (EMS) program.
19. Specify methods related to administering an EMS program.
20. Forecast the outlook for emergency medical services in the future.
21. List and describe the duties of a fire prevention bureau.
22. Determine the importance of public education in relation to fire prevention.
23. Illustrate the political and legal implications and the importance of complete current and accurate records for the fire prevention manager.
24. Define “comprehensive code administration.”
25. Show the interrelationship among these four terms: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
26. Diagram the steps in developing an emergency management plan.

1. Management and Organizational Behavior
   1. Organization and management
      1. Formal theories of public organization
      2. Approaches to management
      3. Organizational principles
      4. Organizational change
   2. Resource management
      1. Managing human resources
      2. Managing material resources
      3. Productivity improvement
   3. Program management
      1. Environment of program management
      2. Management basics
      3. Setting program objectives
      4. Implementation
      5. Evaluation
2. Strategic Analysis of Fire Department Operations
   1. Emergency management
      1. Fire service role
      2. Evolution of Federal Emergency Management policy
      3. Mitigation options
      4. Preparedness
      5. Response
      6. Recovery
   2. Emergency Medical System  (EMS)
      1. Planning for EMS
      2. Alternative operational plans
      3. Management issues
   3. Fire prevention/code enforcement
      1. Prevention
      2. Comprehensive code administration
3. Public Finance
   1. Budget, finance and cost containment
   2. Budgetary setting
   3. Theory of budgeting
   4. Types of budgets
   5. Budget controls
   6. Cost pressures and cost containment
   7. Budget preparation
   8. Budget presentation
4. Legal Aspects of the Fire Department
   1. Civil rights obligations
   2. Tort liability
   3. Conflict of interest
5. Personnel Issues
   1. Personnel management
      1. Human resource planning
      2. Position classification
      3. Job analysis
      4. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and affirmative action
      5. Recruitment
      6. Performance appraisal
   2. Labor management relations
      1. Organizing efforts and procedures
      2. Bargaining
      3. Impasse resolution
      4. Grievances
      5. Discipline
6. Disaster Management
   1. Control of fire department operations at catastrophic disasters
      1. Incident command
      2. Impact of natural disasters
         1. Earthquakes
         2. Hurricanes
         3. Floods
         4. Tornadoes
   2. Integrated emergency management system

FSC 289 - Current Issues in Fire Science

1. Demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of research methodologies.
2. Develop a research topic based on a fire service issue.

1. Conduct an independent applied research project utilizing an American Psychological Association (APA) format.
   1. Identify a critical issue within the fire service as determined by previous experience and/or course work.
   2. Conduct a meta-analysis of relevant source material on the stated issue.
   3. Write an applied research paper according to predetermined formatting guidelines.
   4. Provide recommendations for addressing the stated issue.
   5. Demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of research methodologies, including the library and internet.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use basic computer applications, including word processing and data bases, to format and compose an applied research paper.
3. Differentiate levels of validity and credibility of source material.
   1. Identify legitimate and credible source material.
   2. Evaluate the quality of various types of source material.
   3. Develop a logical hypothesis based upon the findings.
4. Defend the findings and recommendations of the final report.
   1. Discuss the validity of individual research methods.
   2. Discuss the logic of the analysis of the source material.
   3. Discuss the applicability of the final recommendations.

1. Purpose of Research
   1. Discovery and interpretation of data
   2. Interpretation of facts and critical thinking
   3. What is ‘applied’ research?
   4. Professionalism – What does it mean?
2. Discussion of research methods
   1. Historical
   2. Descriptive – Meta-analysis
   3. Correlational
   4. Experimental
3. Technology
   1. Review of Pima Community College home page and access
   2. Computer applications utilized in formatting a research paper
      1. Word Processor
   3. Computer applications utilized in analyzing and manipulating data
      1. Data Base
4. Research Resources
   1. Library
      1. Local
      2. National Fire Academy Learning Center
   2. Internet
      1. Identifying valid and credible source material
      2. Review relevant source sites
   3. Organizing source material
5. Developing a research paper
   1. Abstract
   2. Table of Contents
   3. Introduction
      1. Background
      2. Problem statement
      3. Purpose statement
      4. Research questions and hypothesis
   4. Literature Review
      1. Citing sources
      2. Summarizing sources
   5. Procedures and Methodology
      1. Analyzing data
      2. Manipulating data
   6. Discussion
      1. Interpreting results
      2. Comprehensive analysis of the data
      3. Compare and contrast different source findings
      4. Provide implications to the fire service
   7. Recommendations
      1. Logically relates to the research
      2. Feasibility of application
   8. References
      1. Proper formatting of source material

FSS 147 - Health Coach Professional

1. Identify how coaches distinguish themselves from other helping professionals and how health coaches apply their knowledge in the health, wellness, and fitness field.
2. Outline the stages of the Transtheoretical Model and explain the roles of self-efficacy and self-regulation play in the change process.
3. Summarize the importance of active listening and nonverbal communication and give examples of open, closed, and indirect questions.
4. Identify the basic concepts of client screening and assessment and designing an exercise and nutritional plan. 

1. Introduction to Health Coaching
   1. Team approach
   2. Health behaviors science
   3. Transtheoretical Model
2. Communication Strategies for Effective Coaching
   1. Building rapport
   2. Connecting through communication
3. Nutrition and Physiological Science
   1. Basic nutrition and digestion
   2. Current concepts in weight management
   3. Nutritional programming
4. Client Screening and Assessment
   1. Initial interview and screening
   2. Body composition and assessment
   3. Physical fitness assessment
5. Nutrition and Exercise Program Design and Implementation
   1. Goal setting
   2. Exercise programming considerations and guidelines

FSS 149 - Health, Wellness, and Physical Activity

1. Explain how the dimensions of health and wellness interact and affect one’s health.
2. Describe the four key factors that influence health behaviors and explain how these factors relate to the stages of change.
3. Identify self-management skills that enable behavioral change and explain how the six steps in self- planning affect this behavioral change.
4. List the health benefits of cardiovascular vs. resistance training and identify different training methods for each.
5. Explain why proper posture and body mechanics are important to back health and list ways to improve them.
6. Describe contraindicated posture and body mechanics and give examples of safer alternatives.
7. Identify the basic guidelines for healthy eating and explain how these guidelines can be applied to weight control and energy balance.
8. Describe common methods for assessing body compositions and list the health risks for obesity.
9. Identify the major sources of stress, how the body responds, and approaches to dealing with stress.
10. List the stages of the general Adaption Syndrome.
11. Identify approaches for dealing with stressful life events.

1. Lifestyles of Health, Wellness, and Fitness/Behavior Change
   1. Self-management skills
   2. Self-planning skills
2. Physical Activity
   1. Health benefits
   2. Cardiovascular and resistance training
   3. Flexibility
3. Special Considerations for Physical Activity and Body Mechanics
   1. Proper posture
   2. Contraindicated movement
4. Nutrition and Body Composition
   1. Weight control and energy balance
   2. Health eating strategies for fat loss
5. Stress and Health
   1. Types of stress
   2. General Adaptation Syndrome
   3. Management of stress

FSS 154 - Healthy Living and Mind-Body Training

1. Identify deviations in the spinal curves from a plumb line analysis.
2. Identify the key principles to the different mind-body therapies.   
3. Describe the different dimensions of the Wellness Model.
4. Describe self care techniques to reduce tension and stress.

1. Dynamic Alignment Training
   1. Plumb line analysis of neutral standing alignment
   2. Proper body mechanics and postural assessment
   3. Effect of motivation, mood, and emotional state on alignment and mechanics
2. Mind-Body (Somatic) Training
   1. Sensory re-education techniques/mind-body therapies
   2. Experiential anatomic knowledge
   3. Developing self-awareness of habitual postural patterns
3. Wellness Model
   1. Eight dimensions of wellness
   2. Personal application of wellness model
4. Nutrition
   1. Macronutrients and micronutrients
   2. Energy balance
      1. Calculating caloric needs
      2. Adequacy and moderation
5. Self-Care Techniques

FSS 155 - Athletic-Academic Success

1. Demonstrate the ability to transfer skills from the athletic world to the academic world.
2. Explain transition issues from high school in terms of coaching, team roles, and relation to other students.
3. Acquire time management and the effect on intellectual, physical, and emotional ability.
4. Discuss choosing a major.
5. Identify rules for academic and athletic eligibility.
6. Identify intellectual, physical, and emotional stress in relation to the rigors specific to the student-athlete.
7. Develop and organize a healthy nutrition plan.
8. Identify drug and alcohol effects and responsibility.
9. Develop a three-part biography.
10. Develop a curriculum vita.

1. Taking the First Step
2. Goals and Time
3. Creative Thinking
4. Memory
5. Note-Taking Skills
6. Disarm Tests
7. Communicating
8. Health and Nutrition
9. Diversity
10. Resources
11. What Next?

FSS 182 - Theory of Coaching Basketball

1. Develop a coaching philosophy statement by evaluating various coaching strategies.
2. Formulate individual ideas for coaching basketball and teaching intermediate or advanced concepts and performance skills.
3. Demonstrate the ability to establish a practice plan.
4. Demonstrate the ability to establish a game plan.
5. Demonstrate familiarity with the methodology of the Positive Coaching Alliance.

1. Introduction

1. History of basketball
2. Rules
3. Developing a coaching philosophy and style of coaching
4. The Positive Coaching Alliance methodology
5. Youth sports

1. Role of the Coach

1. Coaching responsibilities
2. Planning for the competitive year
3. Strength and conditioning for pre-season, season, and off-season
4. Tryouts and evaluating talent plus recognizing intangibles
5. Team selection
6. Developing a comprehensive practice plan

1. Program Development

1. Coaching development
2. Assistant coaches and the right fit
3. Administration/head coaches role as CEO
4. Parental issues
5. Budget
6. Game planning and protocol
7. Scouting and game planning

1. Fundamentals and Techniques

1. Offensive fundamentals and techniques
2. Defensive fundamentals and techniques
3. Offensive tactics
4. Defensive tactics
5. Offensive strategies/transferring practice performance to games
6. Defensive strategies/transferring practice performance to games

FSS 183 - Theory of Coaching Baseball

1. Describe the role of a coach in season planning.
2. Identify the elements of good communication.
3. Demonstrate performance goals and teaching concepts effectively.
4. Apply training principles to preseason, on-season, and post-season training.
5. Describe sport physiology and sport psychology

1. Role of the Coach

1. Season planning
2. Scouting/recruiting
3. Conducting tryouts
4. Conducting practices

1. Game Management

1. Scorekeeping
2. Making a lineup
3. Team concepts for offense and defense

1. Baseball Techniques

1. Base-running
2. Infield and outfield
3. Throwing and pitching
4. Hitting

1. Improving Performance

1. Motivation techniques
2. Sport physiology
3. Sport psychology
4. Levels of coaching

FSS 184 - Theory of Coaching Football

1. Develop a coaching philosophy statement by evaluating various coaching strategies.
2. Formulate individual ideas for coaching football and teaching intermediate or advanced concepts and performance skills.
3. Demonstrate the ability to establish a practice plan.
4. Demonstrate the ability to establish a game plan.
5. Demonstrate familiarity with the methodology of the Positive Coaching Alliance. 

1. Introduction

1. History of football
2. Rules
3. Developing a coaching philosophy and style of coaching
4. The Positive Coaching Alliance methodology
5. Youth sports

1. Role of the Coach

1. Coaching responsibilities
2. Planning for the competitive year
3. Strength and conditioning for pre-season, season, and off-season
4. Tryouts and evaluating talent plus recognizing intangibles
5. Team selection
6. Developing a comprehensive practice plan

1. Program Development

1. Coaching development
2. Assistant coaches and the right fit
3. Administration/head coaches role as CEO
4. Parental issues
5. Budget
6. Game planning and protocol

1. Fundamentals and Techniques

1. Positional offensive fundamentals and techniques
2. Positional defensive fundamentals and techniques  
3. Positional and team offensive tactics
4. Positional and team defensive tactics
5. Offensive strategies/transferring practice performance to games
6. Defensive strategies/transferring practice performance to games

FSS 189 - Theory of Coaching Baseball II

1. Discuss individual defensive play by position. 
2. Identify the different defensive strategies used by a baseball team. 
3. Discuss individual offensive play and hitting mechanics. 
4. Create an offensive team strategy and explain the theory behinds it.

1. Development of Individual Skills

1. Offense
2. Defense

1. Development of Team Skills

1. Offense
2. Defense

1. Game Organization and Field Situations

FSS 191 - Theory of Coaching Softball I

1. Describe the role of a coach in season planning.
2. Identify the elements of good communication.
3. Demonstrate performance goals and teaching concepts effectively.
4. Apply training principles to preseason, on-season, and post-season training.

1. Role of the Coach
   1. Season planning
   2. Scouting/recruiting
   3. Conducting tryouts
   4. Conducting practices
2. Game Management
   1. Scorekeeping
   2. Making a lineup
   3. Team concepts for offense and defense
3. Softball Techniques
   1. Base-running
   2. Infield and outfield
   3. Throwing and pitching
   4. Hitting
4. Improving Performance
   1. Motivation techniques
   2. Sport physiology
   3. Sport psychology
   4. Levels of coaching

FSS 192 - Theory of Coaching Softball II

1. Discuss individual defensive play by position. 
2. Identify the different defensive strategies used by a softball team. 
3. Discuss individual offensive play and hitting mechanics. 
4. Create an offensive team strategy and explain the theory behind it.

1. Development of Individual Skills
   1. Offense
   2. Defense
2. Development of Team Skills
   1. Offense
   2. Defense
3. Game Organization and Field Situations

FSS 208 - Group Fitness Instructor

1. Differentiate between various teaching styles, methods, and cueing.  
2. Demonstrate teaching a group fitness class including warm-up, cool-down and modifications. 
3. Observe various group fitness classes and evaluate them according to specific criteria.    
4. Identify the professional responsibilities and legal obligations when providing fitness activities to individuals and groups.

1. Introduction to Group Fitness Class
2. Introduction to the Certified Group Fitness Instructor
   1. Principles of pre-class preparation and participant monitoring and evaluation
   2. Group exercise program design
   3. Teaching a group exercise class
      1. Free-style vs. structured combinations
      2. Combination building
      3. Counting music phrases
      4. Music selection considerations
      5. Cueing techniques
   4. Principles of adherence and motivation
   5. Exercise and special populations
   6. Exercise and pregnancy
   7. Prevention and management of common injuries
   8. Emergency procedures
   9. Business of group fitness
   10. Legal and professional responsibilities

FSS 218 - Strength Training: Applied Principles and Techniques

1. Discuss the fundamentals of kinesiology and physiology associated with resistance training.
2. Identify basic weight training principles and concepts.
3. Design a weight training program.
4. Instruct, perform, and analyze resistance training movements and techniques.

1. Introduction/History
2. Anatomy and Physiology
3. Biomechanics and Kinesiology
4. Weight Training Principles and Concepts
5. Assessment and Program Development
   1. Abdominals
   2. Spinal erectors
   3. Latissimus dorsi
   4. Pectorals
   5. Triceps
   6. Biceps
   7. Gluteal muscles
   8. Quadriceps
   9. Hamstrings
   10. Deltoids
   11. Ankles
   12. Forearms
   13. Neck

FSS 234 - Fundamentals of Exercise Science

1. Discuss how the skeletal framework helps to provide support and aids in movement while exercising.
2. Identify major muscle structures and how they adapt to exercise.
3. Identify the planes of motion of the human body in specific movements.
4. Identify what factors lead to muscle soreness and cramps.
5. Explain how the body metabolizes nutrients to fuel exercise at various intensities.
6. Discuss the basic principles of exercise training and how they are incorporated into training programs.
7. Explain how the different body systems (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic) adapt to aerobic  training.
8. Describe the basic components of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their responses to exercise.
9. Identify essential hormones of the endocrine system and discuss their role in regulating physiological processes that accompany exercise.

1. Muscular System and Anatomy

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Identification and classification
4. Muscular adaptations to exercise

1. Nervous System

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Neurological control of movement

1. Kinesiology

1. Development and growth of skeletal system
2. Identification and classification of skeletal system
3. Joint articulations and levers of musculoskeletal system
4. Anatomical planes of the human body
5. Biomechanical factors in human strength

1. Metabolism

1. Bioenergetics
2. Energy expenditure of exercise and fatigue
3. Anaerobic adaptations to exercise

1. Principles of Exercise Training

1. Terminology
2. Principles of training
3. Anaerobic training programs
4. Adaptations to resistance training

1. Exercise Training / Adaptations to Aerobic Training
2. Metabolism / Aerobic Adaptations to Exercise Training
3. Cardiovascular System

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Response to exercise

1. Respiratory System

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Response to exercise

1. Endocrine System

1. Hormonal regulation during exercise
2. Hormonal response to exercise

FSS 234A - Fundamentals of Exercise Science: Module A

1. Discuss how the skeletal framework helps to provide support and aids in movement while exercising.
2. Identify major muscle structures and how they adapt to exercise.
3. Identify the planes of motion of the human body in specific movements.
4. Identify what factors lead to muscle soreness and cramps. 
5. Explain how the body metabolizes nutrients to fuel exercise at various intensities.
6. Discuss the basic principles of exercise training and how they are incorporated into training programs.

1. Muscular System and Anatomy

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Identification and classification
4. Muscular adaptations to exercise

1. Nervous System

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Neurological control of movement

1. Kinesiology

1. Development and growth of skeletal system
2. Identification and classification of skeletal system
3. Joint articulations and levers of musculoskeletal system
4. Anatomical planes of the human body
5. Biomechanical factors in human strength

1. Metabolism

1. Bioenergetics
2. Energy expenditure of exercise and fatigue
3. Anaerobic adaptations to exercise

1. Principles of Exercise Training

1. Terminology
2. Principles of training
3. Anaerobic training programs
4. Adaptations to resistance training

FSS 234B - Fundamentals of Exercise Science: Module B

1. Explain how the different body systems (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic) adapt to aerobic  training.
2. Describe the basic components of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their responses to exercise.
3. Identify essential hormones of the endocrine system and discuss their role in regulating physiological processes that accompany exercise.

1. Exercise Training / Adaptations to Aerobic Training
2. Metabolism / Aerobic Adaptations to Exercise Training
3. Cardiovascular System

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Response to exercise

1. Respiratory System

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Response to exercise

1. Endocrine System

1. Hormonal regulation during exercise
2. Hormonal response to exercise

FSS 236 - Health Communication: Behavioral Change

1. Explain and apply different psychological theories to fitness clients with different backgrounds and goals.
2. Identify the five (5) stages of change and apply applicable mediators for each stage.    
3. Demonstrate the ability to write effective SMART goals.   

1. Introduction to Psychological Theories
   1.   Behavioral theory
      1. Positive and negative reinforcement
      2. Shaping behavior
   2. Cognitive theories
      1. Attribution theory
      2. Cognitive evaluation theory
      3. Need-achievement theory
      4. Self-efficacy theory
   3. Other theories
      1. Decisional balance theory
      2. Ecological theory
      3. Relapse prevention theory
   4. Cognitive and behavioral processes
2. Stages of Change
   1. Delineation of the five relevant stages of change
   2. Assessment of client readiness for stated lifestyle goals
   3. Stratification of techniques and strategies most useful at various stages
      1. Moderators/sub-groupings
      2. Mediators/facilitation techniques
   4. Development of activities to focus clients in particular stages
      1. Teaching techniques and elements of a “lesson” or “client activity”
         1. Stating objectives for the lesson
         2. Use of specific feedback and knowledge of results
      2. Matching activities to the stage of readiness
      3. Sequencing activities to foster commitment to lifestyle changes
      4. Developing SMART goals
         1. Specific
         2. Measurable
         3. Action-oriented
         4. Realistic
         5. Time bound
3. Communication Techniques
   1. Verbal and non-verbal communication
   2. Reflective listening techniques
      1. Using open ended questions
      2. IDEA approach to problem solving

FSS 238 - Introduction to Sports Injury Management

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to principles and techniques of preventing, recognizing, treating, and rehabilitating sports related injuries. Includes overview of sports injury management, recognition of common sports injuries, taping/wrapping techniques, principles of rehabilitation, and event preparation and risk management.

1. Identify the anatomical structures, etiology, and pathology associated with recognizing common sports related injuries/illness.
2. Explain and demonstrate the sports injury assessment procedure and the components of an emergency action plan.
3. Perform an initial sports concussion assessment using the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool (SAC).
4. Perform wrapping/taping techniques utilized in sports injury management.
5. Explain the three phases of soft tissue healing and the use of the appropriate therapeutic modalities and exercises during each phase.

1. Overview of Sports Injury Management
   1. Athletic training/National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)/anatomical terminology
   2. Classification of sports injuries
   3. Therapeutic modalities
   4. Legal liability concepts
   5. Nutrition/ergogenic aids
   6. Emergency action planning/injury assessment procedures
   7. Mechanisms of sports injuries/variable factors influencing sports injuries
2. Recognition of Common Sports Injuries
   1. Heat illness
   2. Lower/upper extremity injuries
   3. Abdominal/thorax/lower back injuries
   4. Head/cervical injuries

1.  Performing a concussion exam

2.  Legal requirements for coaches regarding concussion exams

3.  Basic immobilization techniques

1. Orthopedic exam
2. Taping/Wrapping Techniques
   1. Ankle wrap
   2. Ankle taping (prevent inversion sprain)
   3. Ankle pressure wrap
   4. Shin compression wrap
   5. Hip and shoulder spica wrap
   6. Wrist/finger taping
   7. Selecting taping/wrapping supplies

1. Principles of Rehabilitation
   1. Functional rehabilitation exercises
   2. Sport specific rehabilitation exercises
2. Event Preparation and Risk Management
   1. Gathering essential first aid supplies
   2. Organizing essential contact information
   3. Playing surface examination and reporting responsibilities

FSS 241 - Nutrition for Exercise and Sport

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Examination of the relationship between nutrition and the human body. Includes introduction to nutrition, food habits, food selection for optimal exercise performance, diet analysis, eating disorders, and application to the athlete.

Information: This course is intended for the Fitness Professional Certificate program and professional development for coaches.

1.     Discuss the type of food nutrients consumed in the diet as it relates to exercise performance.

2.     Compute daily caloric intake needs.

3.     Calculate caloric needs for weight loss, weight gain, and energy balance.

4.     Design a balanced, varied diet for different athletic groups (fitness enthusiasts, endurance athletes, power athletes, and combined-sport athletes).

5.     Assess and discuss body composition and anthropometric measures related to general health and specific sport requirements.

I.      Introduction to Nutrition

A.   Carbohydrates

B.   Fats

C.   Proteins

D.   Vitamins

E.   Minerals

F.   Water

II.     Food Habits

A.   Factors affecting food consumption

B.   Food patterns

III.    Food Selection

1. Food guide pyramid
2. Daily recommended intakes (DRI)
3. Dietary exchanges and modified food swaps
4. Label reading

V.    Diet Analysis /Areas Needed for Improvement

1. Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
   1. Recognizing potentially harmful patterns and behaviors

                          B.   Making appropriate referrals

                           C.   Concerns with special populations

1. Wrestlers and other weight class athletes
2. Gymnasts and other appearance sport athletes
3. Female athlete triad

1. Using Your Knowledge
   1. Lose fat weight
   2. Eating to gain lean weight
   3. High performance eating
   4. Energy expenditure

Evaluating purported ergogenic aids and supplements

FSS 260 - Business Practices for the Personal Trainer

1. Develop a business plan for your own personal training business.
2. Explain marketing strategies to attract and maintain clients.
3. Describe management strategies. 
4. Identify legal and professional responsibilities associated with scope of practice.

1. Introduction to the Fitness Industry

1. Fundamentals of employment in fitness
2. Types of fitness businesses

1. Creating Your Own Personal Training Business

1. Forms of business ownership
2. Franchising
3. Environment
4. Developing a business plan

1. Marketing Your Personal Training Business

1. Market research
2. Targeting your market
3. Product and pricing strategies
4. Promotion and advertising
5. Retaining clients

1. Managing Your Personal Training Business

1. Mission
2. Policies and procedures
3. Employment and labor issues
4. Client records

1. Legal and Professional Responsibilities

1. Standard of care
2. Personal trainer’s duties and responsibilities
3. Risk management strategies

1. Financing and Accounting Principles

1. Capital investments
2. Projecting income and expenses
3. Obtaining financing
4. Standard accounting practices
5. Types of taxation

FSS 271 - Sport Psychology

1. Identify the major components of team leadership and team climate.
2. Design a mental training program to meet individual team needs.
3. Explain levels of anxiety and stress in sport and how to manage them.
4. Develop a repertoire of psychological skills such as imagery, relaxation, goal setting, and attention skills.

1. Psychological Perspective
   1. Philosophy of coaching
   2. Motivation
2. Psychology Skills for Coaches
   1. Leadership skills
   2. Communication skills
3. Psychological Skills for Athletes
   1. Psychological skills training
   2. Imagery skills
   3. Managing psychic energy
   4. Stress management
   5. Attentional skills
   6. Self-confidence and goal setting skills
4. Implementing Psychological Skills Training

FSS 273 - Sport Physiology

1. Describe the major principles of sport training.
2. Differentiate between muscular and energy fitness.
3. Explain the factors that influence performance.
4. Design a year-round training program for a specific sport.

1. Sport Physiology and the Athlete
   1. Introduction to sport physiology
   2. Individual differences among athletes
2. Training for Muscular Fitness
   1. Muscular fitness components
   2. Muscular fitness training
3. Training for Energy Fitness
   1. Energy systems
   2. Energy fitness training
4. Designing Training Programs
   1. Athletic performance evaluation
   2. Training program development

FSS 276 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform a pre-activity screening process to determine appropriateness for participation and activity.
2. Identify and implement valid and reliable assessments to evaluate health, fitness, and sport performance parameters safely and effectively.
3. Collect, analyze, and interpret test results for program design.
4. Design a training program using FITT-VP based on assessment results.

1. Exercise Pre-Participation Health Screening
   1. Screening instruments
   2. ACSM screening algorithm
   3. Pre-exercise evaluation
2. Assessment
   1. Purpose of testing
   2. Testing measurements
   3. Content of testing
   4. Testing administration
   5. Testing and evaluation

1. Muscular endurance
2. Muscular strength
3. Flexibility
4. Cardiovascular
5. Neuromotor
6. Resting measurements: BP, HR, body composition
   1. Interpretation of Results
      1. Summative and formative
      2. Normative data
   2. Variables in Program Design – FITT-VP Principle
      1. Frequency
      2. Intensity
      3. Time
      4. Type
      5. Volume
      6. Progression
   3. Exercise Prescription
      1. General fitness
      2. Sport conditioning
      3. Special populations

FSS 277 - Cardiovascular Training: Physiology and Programming

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Cardiovascular principles underlying assessment and program development. Includes risk assessment, development of goals, program development, and special considerations.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: FSS 234  or FSS 234A  or FSS 234B .
Information: This course requires physical activity and is intended for students pursuing the Fitness Professional Certificate program.
  

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform a pre-activity screening process to determine appropriateness for participation and activity.
2. Select, administer, and interpret multiple valid and reliable assessments for cardiovascular fitness.
3. Develop a cardio program with specific/measurable/action-oriented/realistic/time bound (SMART) goals for hypothetical clients based on case study information, including assessment results and training methods.

1. Risk Assessment
   1. Health screening and cardiovascular disease risk assessment
   2. Test selection based on multiple variables
   3. Test administration of multiple assessments
2. Development of Specific/Measurable/Action-Oriented/Realistic/Time Bound (SMART) Goals
   1. Analysis of client health and exercise history
   2. Interpretation of baseline, formative, and summative data
   3. Assessment of client goals, interests, and obstacles
3. Program Development
   1. Application of FITT principles

1.   Frequency

2.   Intensity

3.   Time

4.   Type of activities

1. Fitness math
   1. Heart rate
   2. Pacing
   3. Caloric expenditure
   4. Interval goal setting
2. Application of SPORT
   1. Specificity
   2. Progressive overload
   3. Recovery
   4. Training effects
3. Training methods
4. Monitoring and reinforcing client progress

1. Special Considerations
   1. Altitude and environment

Specific health concerns/populations

FSS 280 - Weight Management Specialist

1. Apply reflective listening skills to practice scenarios.
2. Evaluate a fitness app that analyzes diet.
3. Design a weight management plan appropriate for client’s stage of change with goal setting and strategies to overcome barriers.   

1. Client Assessment and Communication
   1. Stages of change   
   2. Stages applied to case studies
   3. Reflective listening
2. Basic Nutritional Guidelines
   1. Macronutrients
   2. Daily caloric intake
   3. Planning dietary  changes

1. Goal setting
2. Weight management strategies 
   1. Developing a Plan
      1. Identify previous strengths in weight management  
      2. Recognizing and overcoming barriers
      3. Develop strategies for lifestyle change

FSS 281 - Capstone: Certified Personal Trainer

1. Apply to a program the various content areas a certified personal trainer will incorporate.    
2. Apply exercise science principles in designing and administering an exercise program. 
3. Evaluate exercise programming strategies in case studies with special populations.     

1. Exercise Physiology
2. Anatomy and Kinesiology
3. Nutrition
4. Health Screening and Fitness Assessments
5. Programming
   1. Cardiovascular endurance
   2. Muscular strength and endurance
   3. Flexibility
6. Communication
   1. Behavioral change
   2. Motivation and adherence
7. Special Populations
8. Injuries and Emergency Procedures
9. Legal and Professional Responsibilities

FSS 291 - Fitness and Sport Sciences Internship

3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 6 lab periods

Volunteer fitness professional field experience at an approved work site. Includes communication in the fitness facility, positive work attitudes and practices, fitness professional ethics, fitness professional systems, and professional development. Also includes employment strategies, final evaluation, employment interview, and fitness professional field experience.

Prerequisite(s): FSS 208 , FSS 218 , FSS 234  (or FSS 234A  and FSS 234B ), FSS 236 , FSS 276 , and FSS 277  or concurrent enrollment.
Information: May be taken concurrently with above prerequisites in the last semester. Designed for students in their final semester of course work in the Fitness Professional Certificate program. This course requires approximately 90 hours of supervised internship time at two or more facilities, in addition to weekly one hour lecture periods.

1. Identify work related issues that may arise in different fitness settings and develop solutions using positive work attitudes.
2. Prepare a resume for an entry-level fitness professional position.
3. Evaluate internship job site performance.

Field Experience: 

1.   Demonstrate appropriate fitness professional skills in a variety of tasks assigned while working under the supervision of a personal trainer, group instructor, or fitness faculty.

I.    Interpersonal Communication in the Fitness Facility

A.   Teamwork building between desk workers, personal trainers/group instructors, and clients

B.   Clear definition of goals for intern and supervisor

C.   Organizational structure of various fitness settings

D.   Supervisor’s style - delegation, direction, and use of intern

II.    Positive Work Attitudes and Practices

A.   Facility politics and suggestions for improvement of working relationships

B.   Constructive solutions vs. griping

C.   How to make a better impression in the work place

D.  Time management issues – juggling clients, classes, multiple job sites

E.  Stress management – maintaining personal balance and health while expending additional physical energy on client interactions

III.   Fitness Professional Ethics

A.   Confidentiality: practices and concerns

B.   Scope of practice - knowing when to refer clients out

C.   Student’s concerns

IV.  Fitness Professional Systems

A.   Initial client interviews and information collecting  

B.   File organization and assessment analysis

C.   Established procedures unique or common to various job sites

D.   Job site rules and regulations (dress code, working conditions)

V.   Fitness Professional Continuing Development

  A.   Bridging the gap from student to professional

  B.   Developing job advancement opportunities

VI.  Employment Strategies

1. Resume preparation

1. Employment history
2. Academic background
3. Skill’s assessment

1. Cover letters
2. Job search techniques
3. Improving communication skills with client

VII. Final Evaluation

1. Student review of performance
2. Job-site supervisor review of student’s performance 

Field Experience:

I.    Employment Interview

A.   Prepare for and attend internship interview with prospective employer/ supervisor

B.   Preparation and submission of sample program design for a hypothetical client

II.    Fitness Professional Field Experience

A.   Completion of required number of hours at one or more approved work sites under the supervision of one or more supervising fitness professionals

B.   Interview clients and establish individualized specific/measurable/action-oriented/realistic/time bound (SMART) goals

C.         Participate in routine facility maintenance and make recommendations for equipment as indicated

FSS 292 - Fitness and Wellness Internship

1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3 lab period

Volunteer health coach and employee wellness field experience at approved work sites.  Includes positive work attitudes and practices, professional ethics, and employment strategies.   

Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: FAW 182, 183, 184, FSS 234 (or 234A and 234B), FSN 154 or FSS 241.   
Information: May be taken concurrently with prerequisites in the last semester. Designed for students in their final semester of course work in the Fitness and Wellness Specialist Certificate program.      

1. Demonstrate appropriate professional skills in a variety of tasks assigned, while working in a supervised setting.  
2. Prepare a resume for an entry-level health/wellness coach position.
3. Identify common barriers for client and develop solutions.

I.    Interpersonal Communication in the Facility

A.   Teamwork building between office support, health coach, and client

B.   Clear definition of goals for intern and supervisor C.        Supervisor’s style - delegation, direction, and use of intern

II.    Positive Work Attitudes and Practices

A.   Facility politics and suggestions for improvement of working relationships

B.   Constructive solutions vs. griping

C.   How to make a better impression in the work place

D.  Time management issues – juggling clients, classes, multiple job sites

E.  Stress management – maintaining personal balance and health while expending additional physical energy on client interactions

III.   Professional Ethics

A.   Confidentiality: practices and concerns

B.   Scope of practice – referrals  

C.   Client interviews and creating special/measurable/action-oriented/realistic/time bound (SMART) goals  

IV.  Employment Strategies  

1. Resume preparation

1. Employment history
2. Academic background
3. Skills assessment  

1. Cover letters  

V.   Final Evaluation

A. Student review of performance

B. Job-site supervisor review of student’s performance 

FSS 296 - Independent Study in Fitness and Sport Sciences

FSS 299 - Co-op: Fitness Professional

1 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 0 lab periods

Introduction to Cooperative Education which provides for success in securing and retaining a job related to subject area. Includes communication skills, time and energy management, stress and its management, and careers. Also includes placing yourself on the job market, principles, theories, and practices in the career field, and problems in the work situation.

Corequisite(s): FSS 299WK  
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate. This course is intended for the Fitness Professional program and may be taken in the 2nd semester or later upon satisfactory completion of either FSS 276  or FSS 277 .

1. Discuss the need for skills in oral and written communication and the importance to job success.
2. Describe the techniques for managing time and energy for job efficiency.
3. Identify stress in work situations and begin to develop techniques for coping with stress.
4. Find and relate information on some career fields to career goals.
5. Write a resume and plan an employment interview (real or simulated) and observe and interview (real or filmed) and successfully complete such experience(s).
6. Identify some basic principles and theories learned in courses completed, and apply them to problems encountered in real work situations.
7. Identify problems which arise in work situations and develop some techniques for successful solution to them.

1. Communication Skills
   1. Importance in Job Success
   2. Oral Skills Developed
   3. Written Skills Developed
2. Time and Energy Management
   1. Identifying Resources and Their Uses
   2. Techniques for Managing Job Efficiency
3. Stress and Its Management
   1. Types of Job Stress
   2. Causes of Stress
   3. Characteristics of Stress
   4. Techniques for Managing Job Stress
4. Careers: Information and Its Uses
   1. Review of Careers in Field of Study
   2. Sources of Career Information
   3. Uses of Career Information
   4. Career Objectives
   5. Career Plans

1. Placing Yourself on the Job Market
   1. Identifying Varied Job Markets
   2. Selecting Job Markets Appropriate to Your Potential 
   3. Uses of Career Information
   4. Aspects of Presenting Oneself on the Market

1. Job Information
2. Resume Writing
3. Backing Up the Resume
4. References
5. The Interview
   1. Principles, Theories, and Practices in the Career Field
      1. Application in the Work Situation
      2. Ongoing Discussion
      3. Understanding Through Application
   2. Problems in the Work Situation
      1. Types of Problems Identified
      2. Ways of Dealing With Problems Encountered

FSS 299WK - Co-op Work: Fitness Professional

1. Apply some of the principles, knowledge, and skills learned in the classroom and laboratory in real work situations.
2. Demonstrate improved skills, competence, and levels of accuracy in handling responsibility and work assignments.
3. Demonstrate improved self-confidence in handling work assignments.
4. Demonstrate skills in managing human relations: peers (children, customers, clients, etc.) and supervisors.
5. Deal responsibly with the world of work: reporting promptly and management of time, energy, and stress.
6. Describe details of the career field.

FAW 100F1 - Group Fitness Level I

1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Total body conditioning through access to a variety of group fitness courses. Includes personal safety and preparation, fitness assessments and goal setting, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, and mind-body exercise.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

A.   Assessing health risks

B.   Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down

C.   Proper attire, including footwear for personal safety

II.       Fitness Assessments and Goal Setting

A.   Health related fitness

1.     Cardiovascular endurance

2.     Muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility

3.     Balance and breath awareness

III.      Strength and Conditioning

A.   Weight lifting

B.   Power movements

C.   Dynamic flexibility

D.   Balance and stabilization

F.   Injury prevention

IV.     Reassessment

FAW 100F2 - Group Fitness Level II

2 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 4 lab periods

Total body conditioning through more access to a variety of group fitness courses. Includes review of personal safety and preparation, fitness assessments and goal setting, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, and mind-body exercise.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate. 

1. Demonstrate improvements in cardiovascular fitness, local muscular strength and endurance,
2. Demonstrate improvement in flexibility, balance, and/or breath awareness.
3. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program. 

A.   Assessing health risks

B.   Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down

C.   Proper attire, including footwear for personal safety

II.       Fitness Assessments and Goal Setting

A.   Continued emphasis on health related fitness

1.     Cardiovascular endurance

2.     Muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility

3.     Balance and breath awareness

III.      Continued Emphasis on strength and conditioning

A.   Weight lifting

B.   Power movements

C.   Dynamic flexibility

D.   Balance and stabilization

F.   Injury prevention

IV.     Reassessment

FAW 104F2 - Conditioning: Speed, Agility, and Quickness

1. Demonstrate improved cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, endurance, and/or flexibility.
2. Demonstrate improved performance in sport-related skills (agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and/or speed).
3. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program. 

1. Personal Safety and Preparation
   1. Assessing health risks
   2. Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down
   3. Proper attire, including footwear for personal safety
   4. Confidence in sport-related fitness components
2. Fitness Assessments and Goal Setting
   1. Agility
   2. Balance
   3. Coordination
   4. Power
   5. Reaction time (quickness)
   6. Speed
3. Conditioning
   1. Power movements
   2. Olympic lifts
   3. Plyometrics
   4. Dynamic flexibility
   5. Form running
   6. Ladders
   7. Balance and stabilization
   8. Injury prevention

FAW 105 - Strength and Conditioning for Sport I

1. Demonstrate improvement in cardiovascular endurance, strength, power, agility, flexibility, and/or balance.
2. Demonstrate improvement in a sport-specific fitness drill.
3. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program.

1. Assessments

1. Cardiovascular and muscular endurance
2. Strength and power
3. Agility and balance
4. Flexibility
5. Sport-specific

1. Sport Related Drills

1. Sport-specific warm-up
2. Agility, coordination, and balance
3. Reaction time

1. Sport Conditioning

1. Olympic lifts
2. Plyometrics
3. Dynamic flexibility
4. Balance and stabilization
5. Injury prevention

FAW 106F2 - Individual Fitness: Running

1. Apply the concepts of training by designing a goal-based personal running program.
2. Demonstrate an improvement in cardiovascular endurance, strength and/or flexibility.
3. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program. 

1. Introduction – Why Run?
   1. Fitness benefits
   2. Running for fun and running to compete
   3. Introduction to training terms
   4. Equipment: finding the right shoe
   5. Keeping a running journal
2. Personal Safety and Preparation
   1. Assessing health risks
   2. Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down
   3. Hydration
   4. Cold and hot weather running
   5. Nutrition
   6. Over-training and injury
3. Components of Training
   1. Distance and endurance
   2. Pace and speed
   3. Strength
   4. Flexibility
   5. Cross training
   6. Zone training
   7. Heart rate monitor vs. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
4. The Distances
   1. The 5K
   2. The 10K
   3. The half marathon
   4. The marathon
5. Designing Your Training Program
   1. Base building
   2. Hard and easy method
   3. Introducing speed
   4. Hills
   5. Race preparation 

FAW 106F3 - Individual Fitness: Swimming

1. Perform each of the basic competitive strokes within her/his physical capabilities (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly).
2. Demonstrate improved technique/efficiency in at least two of the strokes.
3. Demonstrate an improvement in swimming stamina (consecutive minutes or distance completed).
4. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program.

1. Essential Water and Personal Safety

1. Terminology
2. Etiquette for sharing lanes and pool safety
3. Sunscreen, hydration
4. Use of equipment and swim aides
5. Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down

1. Basic Stroke Development Review

1. Front crawl
2. Back crawl
3. Breaststroke
4. Butterfly
5. Elementary backstroke
6. Sidestroke

1. Endurance Swimming Techniques

1. Breathing techniques
2. Turns

1. Personal Fitness Assessment and Activity Modifications

1. Cardiovascular
2. Techniques to increase or decrease exercise intensity
3. Personal goal setting
4. Confidence in swimming

FAW 106F4 - Individual Fitness: Walking

1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Cardiovascular conditioning, improved fitness, and weight management through various walking workouts. Includes introduction to walking, personal safety and preparation, components of training, correcting common faults, designing your training program, and race walking techniques.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Apply the concepts of training by designing a goal- based personal walking program.
2. Demonstrate an improvement in cardiovascular endurance, strength, and/or flexibility.
3. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program.

1. Introduction – Why Walk?
   1. Fitness benefits
   2. Walking for weight management
   3. Introduction to training terms
   4. Equipment: finding the right shoe
   5. Keeping a walking journal
   6. Pedometers and other gadgets
2. Personal Safety and Preparation
   1. Assessing health risks
   2. Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down
   3. Hydration
   4. Nutrition
   5. Over-training and injury
3. Components of Training
   1. Distance and endurance
   2. Pace and speed
   3. Strength and flexibility
   4. Cross training
   5. Zone training
   6. Heart rate monitor vs. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
4. Correcting Common Faults
   1. Over-striding
   2. Foot position
   3. Body alignment
   4. Balance and uneven terrain
   5. Walking up and down gradients
5. Designing Your Training Program
   1. Base building
   2. Hard and easy method
   3. Introducing speed
   4. Hills
   5. Goal setting

VII.   Introduction to Race Walking Techniques

FAW 107 - Strength and Conditioning for Sport II

1. Demonstrate improvement in sport-specific strength and conditioning goal. 
2. Demonstrate improvement in cardiovascular endurance, strength, power, agility, flexibility, and/or balance.
3. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program.

1. Further Skill Development in Advanced Assessments

1. Cardiovascular and muscular endurance
2. Strength and power
3. Agility and balance
4. Flexibility
5. Sport-specific

1. Sport Related Drills

1. Sport-specific warm-up
2. Agility, coordination, and balance
3. Reaction time

1. Further Improvement in Sport Conditioning

1. Olympic lifts
2. Plyometrics
3. Dynamic flexibility
4. Balance and stabilization
5. Injury prevention

1. Basic Anatomy

1. Major muscle groups
2. Functions

FAW 110F1 - Weight Training and Cardiovascular Fitness Level I

1. Specify fitness goals and participate in fitness and wellness activities designed to provide direction and continued support.
2. Demonstrate improvement in cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, body composition, and/or flexibility.
3. Evaluate the effects of activity on personal wellness and performance.
4. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program.

1. Orientation to the Fitness Facility
   1. Rules and safety
   2. Dress code and etiquette
   3. Opportunities for individual success
2. Personal Fitness Assessment and Activity Modifications
   1. Relationship between body composition and health risks
   2. Cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, endurance, body composition, and/or flexibility
   3. Personal goal setting
   4. Confidence in performing exercises
3. Principles of Basic Program Design
   1. Basic exercise execution
      1. Preparation (machine set-up, stance or body positioning)
      2. Single and multi-joint resistance exercises
   2. Setting/manipulating variables (frequency, intensity, duration, type of activities)