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Instructor Development

According to NC Administrative Code 12 NCAC
Specialized Physical Fitness 09B .0233 SPECIALIZED PHYSICAL FITNESS
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: Each applicant for specialized
Instructor Training physical fi tness training shall:
(1) Qualify through one of the following three
options:
SPECIAL NOTE: In order to attend this course, (A) have completed the criminal justice general
applicants must fi rst successfully complete a instructor training course; or
prequalifi cation session. (B) hold a current and valid North Carolina
Teacher’s Certifi cate and hold a minimum of a
Who Should Attend baccalaureate degree in physical education and
Instructors who have received a recommendation from be actively teaching in physical education topics;
a certifi ed school director and will be instructing physical or
fi tness in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) (C) be presently instructing physical education topics
and Detention Offi cer Certifi cation Course (DOCC). in a community college, college or university and
Individuals must have successfully completed the hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in
general Instructor Training course prior to entering the physical education; and
Specialized Physical Fitness Instructor Training course
or qualify for a special exception from the NC Criminal (2) present a written endorsement by a school director
Justice Education and Training Standards Division. indicating the student will be utilized to instruct
physical fi tness in Basic Law Enforcement Training
Course Goal Courses; or present a written endorsement by
To provide the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct a certifi ed school director, or in-service training
physical fi tness training in Basic Law Enforcement coordinator indicating the student will be utilized to
Training (BLET) and Detention Offi cer Certifi cation instruct physical fi tness for the “Law Enforcement
Course (DOCC). Offi cers’ In-Service Training Program”; and
(3) present a letter from a physician stating fi tness to
Course Objectives participate in the course.
The student will be able to:
➤ Administer fi tness tests and assess cardiovascular NOTE: Effective February 2013: Students applying for
abilities, body composition, muscular strength, our Specialized Instructor Training courses no longer
muscular endurance and fl exibility. have to submit a CPR card in order to enroll or attend.
➤ Prepare exercise programs for BLET, DOCC, and Students will have to submit the CPR card to the Criminal
in-service personnel. Justice Education and Training Standards Division once
➤ Advise students of a nutritional awareness program. they complete our Specialized course and apply for
➤ Design and administer a physical fi tness program certifi cation.
that minimizes injury, maximizes performance and
reduces training liability problems. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that each
of these items is on fi le with the NC Justice Academy.
Methodologies If any of the above required items is missing from the
This course employs lecture, discussion, practical applicant’s fi le, the applicant will NOT be enrolled in
exercises and workout sessions. the course.

Course Requirements Course Coordinator
Attendance is required at all class sessions. Students TBA
must be able to complete a daily rigorous exercise
schedule, demonstrate the ability to conduct fi tness Length of Course
assessments and profi les, and design exercise programs Seven days (58 hours)
to complete the course.
DATES
Special Concerns Upon completion of required prequalifi cation, the student
Students must bring a calculator, athletic clothes, good will be placed in the next available specialized course and
running shoes, extra towels, and duty issued ballistic vest. notifi ed accordingly.
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