BRISTOL – Two college credits toward a Roger Williams University bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or School of Continuing Studies certificate will be offered to any past or future participant in the O2X Human Performance four-day workshop, according to an October release from the Bristol-based school.
Operating out of Quincy, Mass., O2X Human Performance provides comprehensive training and education to “tactical athletes,” including firefighters, first responders, military personnel and others so they can achieve their higher education goals.
The partnership, said O2X co-founder Adam La Reau, in a statement, “is an unprecedented opportunity for first responders to receive college credit for their experiences in the O2X workshop. O2X and RWU are aligned in both ethos and mission. First responders will receive the necessary training to thrive in their careers and finish as strong as they started.”
The company’s four-day workshop focuses on improving human performance via its “Eat. Sweat. Thrive.” ethos, which is built on the five pillars of performance: nutrition, sleep, stress management, resilience and physical conditioning.
“We are honored to be partnering with O2X,” said Jamie Scurry, dean of RWU’s School of Continuing Studies, in a statement. “Adam and his colleagues have developed a powerful, relevant and transformational program for first responders. We, like O2X, are committed to ensuring that those who engage in this program have a meaningful experience and can apply that training to achieve their personal and professional goals.”
College credit eligibility applies to anyone who has previously completed the four-day O2X workshop and anyone who attends a future workshop.
Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.
