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Physical Fitness Program
Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Physical Fitness Program is available to the following
members of Team Coast Guard:
- Active Duty members and their dependents
- Reservists
- Civilian Employees of the Coast Guard
Purpose of Program
To ensure a fit, ready for duty workforce, the Health
Promotion Program’s Physical Fitness component is intended to assist
personnel with assessing their current fitness status and design an
exercise program to enhance or maintain their current level of fitness.
The HP program can assist commands with developing a unit fitness
instruction to encourage participation in regular physical training
required by Commandant Policy. The Health Promotion Program also provides
oversight and subject matter expertise in the development of Coast Guard
wide fitness standards required to qualify for assignment to certain
units.
Program
Confidentiality
Results of physical fitness tests remain confidential between a member,
the test administrators, unit command, and Health Promotion Manager (if
appropriate).
Services and Resources Available
- Exercise Program Design
Regional Health Promotion Managers can assist individuals with developing a personalized exercise plan to meet their fitness goals. This includes assisting active duty members with completing their annual basic fitness plan (CG Form 6049) required by COMDTINST M1020.8H, Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual. - Personal Wellness Profile (PWP)
The PWP and corresponding physical fitness tests will assess the current fitness level of the individual or unit and identify areas of physical fitness requiring improvement. Results from the PWP can assist Regional Health Promotion Managers with developing safe and effective workouts to the fitness and operational readiness of the crew. - Physical Fitness Help Programs, sponsored by the office of Work-Life, Health Promotion Managers.
- Unit Fitness Instructions
As the frequency and intensity of CG missions continue to increase, the need for organized unit fitness programs to prepare personnel for these operations also increases. Regional Heath Promotion Managers can assist commands with creating a unit fitness instruction which will enhance the physical fitness of the crew and comply with the requirements regarding physical fitness outlined in COMDTINST M1020.8F, Weight and Physical Fitness Standards for Military Personnel. - Unit Health Promotion
Coordinator (UHPC) Training
Every CG unit must have a trained primary and alternate UHPC to carry out the collateral duties associated with that role. UHPCs act as the unit’s physical fitness expert and can assist the command with developing and instruction a unit-wide PT program.
Policies Regarding Physical Fitness
As an important factor in mission readiness and an essential component of
total wellness, physical fitness should be strongly encouraged at all levels
of the command. The following items provide a brief outline for commands
regarding CG policy for engaging in physical activity. For more information
about policies regarding physical activity during the work day, see Chapter
Four of the Coast Guard Health Promotion Manual -
COMDTINST M6200.1A.
| For Active Duty Members: | Allow a minimum of three hours per week during the work day to carry out activities outlined in the member’s Personal Fitness Plan. |
| For Civilian Employees: | Allow civilian personnel flexibility in their work hours to encourage fitness activity. It is expected that civilian employees will participate during non-duty hours, including lunch periods, when engaging in health and fitness activities for an extended or indefinite period of time. |
Program References
The following references provide details of the
Physical Fitness Program:
- Coast Guard Health Promotion Manual - COMDTINST M6200.1A
- Boat Crew Qualification Guide, Surfman - COMDTINST M16114.30
- Boarding Officer/Boarding Team Member Personal Qualification Standard - COMDTINST M16247.3B
- Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Manual - COMDTINST M3710.4C
- NAVY PRT Standards
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the
Physical Fitness Program:
- HealthierFeds - http://www.healthierfeds.opm.gov. Provides information and education to Federal employees and retirees about healthy living, greater individual responsibility for personal health, and best-treatment strategies.
- Healthy Living - http:/cdc.gov/healthyLiving This CDC WEB Site offers a variety of topics to attain a healthy life style.
- 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans - http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/ this site provides information and guidance on the types and amounts of physical activity that provide substantial health benefits.
- The President’s Challenge - http://www.presidentschallenge.org. The National President’s Challenge is a nationwide call to action for a healthier America. It’s fun and it’s free! All you have to do is be active five days a week for six out of eight weeks, and log your activity.
- Shape Up America - http://www.shapeup.org/. This site provides latest information about safe weight management and physical fitness by Dr. C. Everett Koop.
- Stretching Handout
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Health Promotion Manager on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Health Promotions Program Manager, Tim Merrell at (202)
475-5146, fax (202) 475-5907, or e-mail at
Timothy.M.Merrell@uscg.mil.
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