Tactical Individual Study Courses

Oklahoma State University Online Health and Fitness Courses for First Responders and Military Personnel

OSU offers four online, self-paced college courses designed to provide the scientific foundations needed for designing health, fitness, and wellness programs for those responsible for training the tactical athlete (i.e., law enforcement officers, firefighters, military personnel, etc). The courses are specifically targeted to undergraduate students interested in working with these populations and tactical athletes responsible for implementation of physical training and wellness programming within their agencies/departments. An Oklahoma State University certificate of completion is awarded to individuals completing and passing each course. A certificate of series completion is also awarded to individuals completing all four courses with a passing grade. For students who would like to earn college credit, each class provides three (3) academic credit hours from Oklahoma State University (pending). Individual Study courses are online and self-paced allowing up to one year to complete, though each course can be completed in less time.

School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation Faculty

Dr. Jay Dawes

Associate Professor

Applied Exercise Science

Health and Human Performance

Dr. Doug Smith

Professor

Applied Exercise Science

Health and Human Performance

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Course Number	HHP 3010 - 1
Course Title	Foundations of Exercise Science for Tactical Personnel
College Credits	3

Catalog Description: This course will provide those responsible for training First Responders, Law Enforcement, Firefighter or Military professionals foundational knowledge required to develop exercise programming. Topics covered include basic exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and bioenergetics. Course cost: $722. Enroll in one course at the regular rate and receive $35 off for each subsequent course in the series.

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Course Number	HHP 3010 - 2
Course Title	Special Topics for Tactical Athletes
College Credits	3

Catalog Description: This course will provide those responsible for training First Responders, Law Enforcement, Firefighter or Military personnel knowledge on special topics involved in tactical performance. Topics covered include tactical fueling, ergogenic aids, heat loss and heat gain mechanisms, load carriage, and physiologic issues related to fire and rescue, law enforcement, and military personnel. Course cost: $722. Enroll in one course at the regular rate and receive $35 off for each subsequent course in the series.

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Course Number	HHP 3010 - 3
Course Title	Thermoregulation for Tactical Athletes in Hot Environments
College Credits	3

Catalog Description: This course will provide those responsible for training First Responders, Law Enforcement, Firefighter or Military personnel knowledge on thermoregulation in hot environments for tactical performance. Topics covered include the basics of thermoregulation, performance in hot ambient temperatures, measurement of thermal stress and strain, heat and cognitive function, acclimatization to heat, dehydration, and heat-related injuries for First Responders, Law Enforcement, Firefighter and Military personnel. Course cost: $722. Enroll in one course at the regular rate and receive $35 off for each subsequent course in the series.

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Course Number	HHP 3010 - 4
Course Title	Tactical Strength and Conditioning
College Credits	3

Catalog Description: This course is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to design safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for improving human performance for the Tactical Athlete (i.e., law enforcement, firefighters, and military personnel). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamental principles underlying the prescription of aerobic and anaerobic fitness and performance regimes to enhance occupational performance. Course cost: $722. Enroll in one course at the regular rate and receive $35 off for each subsequent course in the series.