Importance of Ability-Based Training for Law Enforcement Recruits. Issue 3 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lockie, Robert; Dulla, Joseph; Orr, Robin; Dawes, Jay
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 43:Issue 3(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: academy training -- individualization -- job-specific fitness -- police -- tactical strength and conditioning; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000583
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: A number of research studies have indicated a wide variation in the physical fitness of law enforcement recruits before academy training. This article provides a literature review regarding current training practices, and the associated limitations, specific to recruits during academy. Collectively, this information indicates the need for ability-based, individualized training for recruits during academy, which is not always the model adopted for a variety of reasons. Practical applications relative to this analysis, in addition to examples for aerobic/anaerobic conditioning and resistance training programs, are presented. These programs feature exercises that are modifiable depending on the fitness of recruits.