Physical Fitness Instructor Course

Program Announcement

The Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF), under the auspices of the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), will be holding the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) approved Physical Fitness Instructor Course at 1190 Scottsville Road, Rochester, New York. This course prepares students to instruct topics related to physical fitness training.

Students who successfully complete this course will receive DCJS certification as a Physical Fitness Instructor and two (2) college credits from Monroe Community College (MCC).

Session Dates

September 9 thru 13, 2024, 8am to 4pm

Prerequisites

  • Full time, active duty NYS police or peace officer;
  • MPTC certified General Topics Instructor;
  • Student physical requirements (see Special Testing Requirements)

Required Attire and/or Equipment

Attire (dress code):

  • Physical fitness training attire (including foul weather gear)

Equipment:

  • Water bottle

Instructional Areas

  • Recruit minimum fitness standards
  • Screening devices
  • Fitness training
  • Nutrition
  • Anatomy
  • Exercise physiology
  • Cardiovascular fitness training
  • Coronary risk factors
  • Flexibility training
  • Exercise safety
  • Exercise guidelines and program development
  • Strength training
  • Coronary risk factors
  • Wellness
  • Motivation

Graduation Requirements

  • 90% attendance (policy set by Monroe Community College)
  • 70% passing grade on written examination(s)
  • Passing scores on all practical physical fitness components

Course Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition: $420.00 (per person)
  • Estimated Student Fees: $113.75 (Student fees may vary each semester)
  • Agencies will be billed directly

Note:  Monroe Community College may find it necessary to revise tuition and fees as necessary and reserves the right to do so.

Reservations

Please complete the online Law Enforcement Program Course Reservation Form prior to August 12, 2024. Submitting a reservation form does not guarantee admittance to a course. Confirmation notices will be emailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the class. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

To avoid double tuition billing, a Certificate of Residence is required from students who reside outside of Monroe County.