Presentation Title
Bettering our Police Training; Strategies to Increase Physicality and Reduce Injuries
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Rapid Research Proposal
Abstract
Background: Injuries during tactical, physical training (e.g., military, police academy) are common due to physical, mental, and physiological stresses and work demands. Absenteeism, decreased performance, and medical expenses can result. Purpose: The aim of this work will be to utilize micro-education and a group-mediated, cognitive-behavioral intervention strategy to supplement traditional training and improve training outcomes to enhance physicality and reduce injuries. Methods: Hematological (e.g., hemoglobin, hematocrit), physical (e.g., select components of fitness), and physiological (e.g., heart rate, oxygen consumption) data will be collected at baseline, midpoint, and post training. The micro-education classes will include topics such as: dimensions of wellness, fueling the body, the movement library, FITT, and SMART. Expected Outcomes: There is evidence that group-mediated, cognitive-behavioral interventions can enhance cohesiveness, support group dynamics, and spur change. We hope that the micro-education and integrated goal-setting will augment the traditional training regimen to bring about increased buy-in, physicality, and safety, and decrease rate of injury.
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Bettering our Police Training; Strategies to Increase Physicality and Reduce Injuries
Background: Injuries during tactical, physical training (e.g., military, police academy) are common due to physical, mental, and physiological stresses and work demands. Absenteeism, decreased performance, and medical expenses can result. Purpose: The aim of this work will be to utilize micro-education and a group-mediated, cognitive-behavioral intervention strategy to supplement traditional training and improve training outcomes to enhance physicality and reduce injuries. Methods: Hematological (e.g., hemoglobin, hematocrit), physical (e.g., select components of fitness), and physiological (e.g., heart rate, oxygen consumption) data will be collected at baseline, midpoint, and post training. The micro-education classes will include topics such as: dimensions of wellness, fueling the body, the movement library, FITT, and SMART. Expected Outcomes: There is evidence that group-mediated, cognitive-behavioral interventions can enhance cohesiveness, support group dynamics, and spur change. We hope that the micro-education and integrated goal-setting will augment the traditional training regimen to bring about increased buy-in, physicality, and safety, and decrease rate of injury.
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