FITNESS TESTING & TRAINING FOR UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES

Unit 6 Student Name: Unit Tutor: James Barraclough

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Assignment brief Unit number and title Qualification Start date Deadline Assessor Assignment title Unit 6 Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services. Btec Level 3 Nat. Diploma in Public Services 4th February 2014 11th February 2014 J Barraclough Assignment 1. How to carry out Fitness Tests, Components of Fitness and Methods of Fitness Training.

The purpose of this assignment is to: The aim of this unit is to enable learners to know the fitness requirements for entry into the Uniformed Public Services and the different methods of fitness training. It also teaches you how to plan, monitor and review a fitness training programme. Scenario: As a recruitment officer for a Uniformed Public Service, you have been asked to measure the current fitness levels of new recruits describing methods of fitness training and producing training cards in preparation for the Public Services. Scenario for Task 1: will provide evidence for P1 As a recruitment officer for a uniformed public service you are required to produce an information leaflet that describes the entrance fitness requirements and tests of three different public services for potential new recruits. Choose three different public services from the following list: Police; Prison Service; Fire and Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, Army, Royal Navy; Royal Air Force; Royal Marines. The information leaflet must address both entry and on-going requirements and the requirements of different roles and levels. Remember to Harvard reference the source of your information This brief has been verified as being fit for purpose Assessor Signature Internal verifier Signature Date Date

Assignment brief Unit number and title Qualification Start date Deadline Assessor Unit 6 Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services. Btec Level 3 Nat. Diploma in Public Services 11th February 2014 11th March 2014 J Barraclough

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Assignment 2: Fitness Tests, Components of Fitness and Methods of Fitness Training

The purpose of this assignment is to: Enable learners to know the different methods of fitness training and how to plan, monitor and review a fitness training programme. Scenario: The next part of the process is to present to potential recruits on the different components of fitness Scenario for Task 2: will provide evidence for P2, P3, M1, M2, D1 As part of the recruitment process you have been asked to prepare a PowerPoint presentation with notes that: Outline a fitness test for the main components of fitness (P2), and Describe one method of fitness training for the main components of physical fitness (P3) - a method of training to improve flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, power, aerobic endurance and speed should be covered. To achieve M2, you need to explain one method of fitness training for six different components of physical fitness. For D1 you are required to evaluate methods of fitness training for the different components of physical fitness. Also as a potential new recruit you are to take part in the fitness tests to test your own levels of fitness and then compare the to a public service entrance assessment (P2). For M1, you must explain the strengths and areas for improvement of the fitness test in relation to a selected public service. Examples of methods of training for components of fitness : flexibility e.g. static stretching, ballistic stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching; strength e.g. free weights, resistance machines; muscular endurance e.g. circuit training, core stability training, medicine ball training; power e.g. plyometrics, anaerobic hill sprints; aerobic endurance e.g. continuous training, fartlek training, interval training; speed e.g. interval training, pyramid training

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Assignment brief Unit number and title Qualification Start date Deadline Assessor Unit 6 Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services. Btec Level 3 Nat. Diploma in Public Services 11th March 2014 3rd June 2014 J Barraclough Assignment 3: Plan, Monitor and Review a Fitness Training Programme and Results.

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The purpose of this assignment is to: Enable learners to know the fitness requirements for entry into the uniformed public services and the different methods of fitness training and how to plan, monitor and review a fitness training programme. Scenario: As PTI in the service of your choice, you must now get your recruits into shape by planning, implementing and reviewing a six week fitness plan based on their strengths and areas for improvement from the task 1. Scenario for Task 3: will provide evidence for P4, P5, P6, M3, D2 You will now plan a safe and effective personal six-week fitness training programme to incorporate the principles of training (P4) and undertake the personal fitness training programme, completing a fitness training diary (P5) - the diary should also record achievements and could include competition results, fitness assessments, and coach/tutor feedback. Once your training programme is complete, you will review your performance in the training programme and on its design, including strengths and areas for improvement and make suggestions for improvement (P6). Your training plan must be suitable for your own needs based on your fitness levels and goals. Therefore you should assess your own fitness before designing the programme. Using the results recorded from the fitness tests you have completed, you will be able to see which areas need developing and decide on the types of training required. To achieve M3 you are required to explain in detail strengths and areas for improvement following completion of the training programme. For D2 you need to evaluate strengths and areas for improvement following completion of the training programme, providing recommendations for future activities. This brief has been verified as being fit for purpose Assessor Signature Internal verifier Signature Date Date

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