Health and Wellness for Corrections
The safety of all officers can be dependent on their physical well-being. Increase your knowledge on nutrition, fitness, and stress management to improve your health and increase your fitness.
| Course Name | Course Description | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Eating Patterns | Poor eating habits like skipping meals or eating large meals can lead to lethargy and ultimately affect officer safety. In this video, nutritionist Lauren McCarthy talks to Dave Smith about recommended eating patterns while one patrol. | 10m |
| Fitness for Lower Back | In this video, Dave Pletti talks about the importance of keeping a strong healthy lower back. | 15m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Bench Press | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about the bench press exercise. | 10m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Bench Squat | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about the bench squat exercise. | 10m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Front to Backward Lunge | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about the forward to backward lunge. | 5m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Lat Pull Down | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about the lat pull down. | 5m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Medicine Ball | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about using a non-reactive medicine ball for training. | 5m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Prehabilitation Back | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about using “prehabilitation”” training to prevent injury to the back. | 5m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Pull-Up | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about the correct technique to do a pull-up. | 10m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Push-Up | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. | 5m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Self Assessment | What is your level of functional fitness? Take this simple test. | 10m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Split Squat | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about the correct technique to do a split squat. | 5m |
| Fitness with Di Naso: Working the Core | James Di Naso gives us pointers on how to safely develop functional strength to use on the street. In this segment, he talks about developing core strength to reduce lower-back injury. | 10m |
| Managing Your Stress | Lisa Wimberger, founder of the Neurosculpting Institute talks with Law Enforcement Expert Dave Smith about reasonable ways for officers to manage common types of stress. | 10m |
| Overcoming Weight and Fitness Issues | In this video, Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief discusses overcoming weight and fitness issues with Mark St. Hilaire who shares his personal story about his own struggle with these issues. | 10m |
| Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement | This one-hour course provides law enforcement officers with the proper tools to prevent and address suicide prevention as it relates to mental illness. | 1h |
| Wellness for Corrections – NEW! |
Corrections professionals have the unique opportunity to affect the lives of others significantly and positively, which can make for a rewarding career. However, they also face countless daily challenges related to their work environment, on-the-job responsibilities, managing inmates, and balancing family and social demands. These challenges and the associated stress can become overwhelming, making it difficult to cope with life’s many facets. This course will provide participants with an understanding of stress, how it impacts wellness, and ways correctional officers can improve their emotional and physical wellness by practicing healthy habits. |
1h |