Transcript Fitness Program (new window)

OVERVIEW
 Intent
 Unit Responsibilities
 Air Force Instruction
 Building a Squadron Fitness
Program
 Nutritional Education and
Resources
 Various Exercise Programs
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MP1. INTENT AFI 36-2905
“It is every Airman’s responsibility to maintain
the standards set forth in this AFI 365 days a
year.”
“The Goal of the fitness program is to motivate all
members to participate in a year-round physical
conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to
include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility
training and healthy eating.”
“Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase
productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism
while maintaining a higher level of READINESS.”
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MP 1: INTENT
CMSAF JAMES A. ROY
“The idea is to maintain a constant
state of readiness and fitness..”
Ellsworth AFB 2009
“The new PT test is about
developing a fitness lifestyle.”
Ellsworth AFB 2009
“A higher operations tempo requires Airmen to be
physically fit. The chief said the new physical fitness
test will keep everyone fit to fight.”
Military.com 2009
MP2: Responsibilities
Unit Commander
 Execute and enforce the unit fitness program and ensure
appropriate action is taken of non-compliance.
 Provide a work environment that supports healthy lifestyle
choices.
 Implement and maintain a unit/squadron PT program
 Have a written policy that describes their Unit Fitness Program
 Appoint Physical Training Leaders (PTL) and Unit Fitness
Program Managers (UFPM) in writing
 Will encourage members to participate in physical fitness training
up to 90 minutes, 3 to 5 times per week and are encouraged to
schedule or authorize training during duty hours.
“CMSAF Roy encouraged commanders, first sergeants and chief master
sergeants to lead their Airmen in fitness programs.”
Joint Base Andrews 2009
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MP2: Responsibilities
First Sergeant
 Be familiar with and ensure all Airmen are aware of the
Commander’s Fitness Program
 Work with PTLs and UFPMs to be aware of all member’s
fitness levels, and advise Commander of negative quality force
indicators
 Be familiar with support agencies and resources that can
assist Airmen on meeting the USAF fitness standards
 Lead by example by participating in squadron PT functions,
as well as some sort of self-directed fitness program
 Brief unit leadership on possible trends affecting the
mission
 Know the AFI and advise leadership of the proper
administrative actions
MP2: Responsibilities
Airmen
Know AFI 36-2905
Know the Commander’s policies
Know their PTLs and UFPM
Lead a Healthy Life Style
Help/Education those not in compliance
Be physically ready to accomplish the mission.
Attain and maintain excellent physical
conditioning and always meet Air Force fitness
standards.
Actively participate in the Air Force Fitness
Program
MP3 AFI
Each component has a minimum component score.
These scores do not earn a composite passing score. Failure
to meet minimum in one or more component results in an
Unsatisfactory FA Score.
The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) will conduct all
Fitness Assessments. Where there is no FAC, FA’s should
be conducted by a certified PTL from another unit.
Fitness Screening Questionnaire – Should be completed no
earlier than 30 calendar days (90 for ARC), but NLT 7 days prior
to FA to provide time for medical evaluation.
Testing - Must be completed within a 3-hour window on the
same day, (Must be in military status for assessment)
MP3 AFI
3 Jan 2012 – New AF Guidance Memo about Fitness
Revised Push-ups and Sit-ups
How does Fitness affect EPR’s and OPR’s?
If Pass, then MEETS STANDARDS
If Fails, then DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
Attachment 1, 4c
“Remain current as defined in AFI 36-2905 (dated 1 July 2010), paragraph 2.12.
Failing to remain current as well as failing to attain a passing score on the
applicable FA before the end of the performance report reporting period will
result in a "DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS" rating on the member’s OPR/EPR
if, as of the closeout date of the performance report, currency or a passing score
is not obtained”
MP 3 AFI
Exemptions are designed to categorize members as
unable or unavailable to train or assess for a limited
time period
Commanders may grant exemptions as outlined in AFI 362905, Table 4.3
CATEGORIES
Composite Exemptions – Member is exempt from all
components of the FA
Component Exemption – Member is exempt from one
or more components of the FA, but will be assessed on the
remaining components
MP 3 AFI
Exemption greater than 30 days, including pregnancy, will
refer to the EP/FPM or appropriate ancillary provider for
exercise assessment, prescription and counseling, or
rehabilitation program
Member is eligible for FA 42 days after expiration of
physical limitation if greater than 30 days. (180 days for
pregnancies)
Any member Exempt from a component and scores 90 or
Above, still has to test every 6 month
Military provider must make final disposition for any physical
limitation in cases where non-military providers are utilized
PCS – Must be current and not expired prior to the RNLTD
and is authorized 42 days from the DAS before assessment
MP3 AFI
Attachment 19
MP4: Building a Squadron Fitness Program
What is the typical conversation about the
USAF Fitness Program?
What is the effect the typical conversations
have on F2F results?
AFI 36-2905 states: “The Goal of the fitness program is to
MOTIVATE all members to participate in a year-round physical
conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include
proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility training and
healthy eating.”
MP4: Building a Squadron Fitness Program
Goal is to motivate all members
What motivates you?
Circuit
Training
MP 5: Nutritional Education
Do you eat healthy?
How do you know?
How many times a day do you eat?
How many calories a day do you consume?
Where do your calories come from?
MP 6: Various Exercise Programs
Be familiar with various classes and programs
offered both on base and off.
CC and CCF should be actively involved.
CC and CCF lead by example, both in
participation and attitude.
Recognize and reward effort and
accomplishments, but also correct those who do
not meet standards (according with AFI 36-2905).
Summary
Intent
Unit Responsibilities
Air Force Instruction
Building a Squadron
Fitness
Program
Nutritional Education and
Resources
Various Exercise Programs
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