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Thesis
Physical conditioning strategies and trends in emergency services
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Dec 2002
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00000637
Abstract
Information about physical fitness seems to be poorly available in emergency medical services (EMS) literature, while a plethora of information is available in the fire service literature. The purpose of this exploratory study is to identify commonalities among the two professions and recommend future areas for research. Of the potential 350 responses, 303 EMS providers returned questionnaires, one mailed survey was undeliverable and two were not eligible for the study. The data determined that physical similarities existed, which contributed to injuries as a result of duty performance activities. The level of significance for the study was set at <.05, with <.10 being accepted to reject the null hypothesis. The respondents were male 76% and females represented 24%. The primary race was Caucasian 98.7% and the average age was 26-30 years (22.3%). The primary respondents were paramedics 53.3% and emergency medical technicians (40.7%). The strategy for one to improve fitness and wellness is to participate in regular exercise programs. Most programs can be adapted specifically to individual needs and emergency services. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).
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- Title
- Physical conditioning strategies and trends in emergency services
- Creators
- Peter Edward Cunnius
- Contributors
- Jean Will (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- iii, 98 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Public Health (2002-2015); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991014970305404721