Body Composition Assessment (BCA) CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Establish Contact Body Composition Assessment (BCA) CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Objectives Discuss the selection of body circumference for BCA Discuss the requirements for completing BCA Conduct BCAs and body fat estimates calculations CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Physical Readiness Standards CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Physical Readiness Standards Based on general health and fitness of the Sailor Body fat standards are NOT based on Job performance Appearance in uniform CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Body Fat Measurement Techniques CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Body Fat Measurement Techniques The most accurate way to measure body fat is during an autopsy. Method Std. Error (%) Autopsy .01 Hydrostatic Weight* 1.5 - 3.0 Circumference (Navy) 3.5 Calipers* 3.0 - 5.0 Height / Weight 5.0 Bio-impedance* 4.0 - 5.0 Near Infrared 7.0 * Research Environment CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Hydrostatic Weight Test CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Hydrostatic Weight Test Considered the “Gold Standard”, however: Expensive Not available everywhere Individuals must be comfortable in water to receive accurate reading CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Skin Fold Caliper NHRC conducted a feasibility study with 38 CFLs Received six one-hour training sessions After 75 measurements only 24% were proficient CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Bio-impedance Electric current is sent through the body to measure the amount of muscle density and fat Not very accurate and costly CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A DoD Instruction 1308.3 All DoD components shall measure body fat using only the circumference-based method with one set of measurements Male: neck and abdomen Female: neck, waist, and hips No substitute methods of assessment are permitted CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Navy Body Composition Assessment (BCA) CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Navy Body Composition Assessment (BCA) Weight for height screening If member exceeds, circumference measurements are required CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Height-Weight Requirements CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Height-Weight Requirements Only BCA measurements taken by a qualified CFL or trained ACFL will count for official PFA reporting. BCA measurements taken by MTF personnel or civilian equivalents cannot supersede those taken by the CFL/ACFL. All measurements will be taken 10 days to no later than 24 hours out Drilling Reservists shall strive to comply with the BCA requirements, but have up to 31 days from the time they complete the BCA to conduct the PRT. Reservists shall not conduct a BCA less than 24 hours prior to the PRT. NOTE: UOD can only be worn for Height-Weight measurements. PTU shall be worn for circumference measurements. Only taken by CFL/ trained ACFL 10 days, no later than 24 hours out Shoes removed Reservists have up to 31 days to 24 hours out PTU / or UOD No deduction for clothing CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Height Measure height each time Round up to nearest inch CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Weight Calibrate scale Fractions of a pound shall be recorded to the nearest pound: Round down weight fractions less than ½ pound Round up weight fractions greater than ½ pound No deduction for clothing CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

BCA Technician Requirements CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Technician Requirements At least 2 personnel present* Must be by a CFL or trained ACFL to measure member Do not need CFL/ACFL (measuring) of same gender as member, however have someone of the same gender present * 2nd member holds shirt, ensures tape is parallel to the deck CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

BCA Equipment & Personnel Requirements CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Equipment & Personnel Requirements Any non-stretch tape, not cloth Calibrate with yard stick to ensure tape is accurate CO's/OIC’s should specify uniform of the day or Navy PTU for official and unofficial height and weight screening and circumference measurements CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

BCA Measurement Requirements CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Measurement Requirements Refer to Physical Readiness Program Operating Guide 2011, OPNAVINST 6110.1 (Series) Supplement, Guide 4: The Body Composition Assessment (BCA), Section 2. Each set of measurements will be completed sequentially to discourage assumption of repeated measurements Feet together, arms at sides Ensure correct placement of tape* Tape parallel to the deck* Take 2 sets of measurements in sequential order Take an average, not the lowest * Common errors with taping CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Measurement Discrepancy CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Measurement Discrepancy All circumference measurements are to be recorded to the nearest ½ inch. If one of the two measurements differs by more than one-inch, take an additional measurement and compute a mathematical average of the two closest measurements to the nearest ½ inch and record this value. Refer to Physical Readiness Program Operating Guide 2011, OPNAVINST 6110.1 (Series) Supplement, Guide 4: The Body Composition Assessment (BCA), Section 2. Members shall be taped 2 times If there is more than 1 in difference in the 2 measurements, a 3rd measurement will be taken Calculate the average of the 2 closest measurements CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Navy BCA Standards Male 22 % up to 39 years 23% over 40 years Female 33 % up to 39 years 34% over 40 years NAVADMIN 131/10 rescinded DoD BCA as of 01 Jul 10 CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Estimation Method Refer to Physical Readiness Program Operating Guide 2011, OPNAVINST 6110.1 (Series) Supplement, Guide 4: The Body Composition Assessment (BCA), Section 3. Height rounded up to the nearest half inch Circumference Value (CV) Male CV: abdominal - neck = CV Female CV: (hips + natural waist) - neck = CV Refer to body fat estimate chart CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Key Points Male measurements Neck under Adams apple Abdominal across navel Female measurements Neck at larynx (have member swallow) Natural waist at smallest portion Hips across largest protrusion of gluteal muscle Always take 2 consecutive sets CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Body Fat Estimate Chart CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Body Fat Estimate Chart Note: half inches differs from height-weight screen Height and CV = body fat % CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Body Fat % Example Answer is 20% and within BCA standards Male CV = 19 Height = 64.2 in What is the body fat %? CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Common Cheats Body Wraps wait 72 hours before re-measuring Shoe inserts in socks Hair buns/extensions measure top of head not hair Standing on toes CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Maintaining Integrity CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Maintaining Integrity If you are not comfortable measuring someone, have another qualified CFL/ACFL take the measurements You may use a CFL from another command Measurements must made by a CFL/ trained ACFL CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Pass Member meets height-weight standards or Outside of height-weight standards and meets body fat % CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Failure Member fails to meet height-weight standards and Is outside of maximum allowable body fat % CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Why does the Navy use body fat circumference measurements? CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Why does the Navy use body fat circumference measurements? CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Why does the Navy use body fat circumference measurements? CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Why does the Navy use body fat circumference measurements? DoD Instruction 1308.3 states all services shall…. CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

What personnel are authorized to take official BCAs? CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A What personnel are authorized to take official BCAs? CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

What personnel are authorized to take official BCAs? CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A What personnel are authorized to take official BCAs? Only taken by CFL/ trained ACFL CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

How many sets of measurements are required? CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A How many sets of measurements are required? CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

How many sets of measurements are required? CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A How many sets of measurements are required? Take all circumference measurements two times. Take a third measurement if one of the two measurements differs by more than one inch from the other CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Do you take the lowest of the three? CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Do you take the lowest of the three? CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Do you take the lowest of the three? CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Do you take the lowest of the three? No, average the two measurements CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Summary Maintain accurate equipment 2 members must be present for all measurements Handle cheating immediately CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A References Refer to Physical Readiness Program, OPNAVINST 6110.1 (Series). Refer to Physical Readiness Program Operating Guide 2011, OPNAVINST 6110.1 (Series) Supplement, Guide 4: The Body Composition Assessment (BCA). Naval Health Research Center – Calipers OPNAVINST 6110.1 (Series) Physical Readiness Program Operating Guide 4: The Body Composition Assessment (BCA) CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

Need Live Demo Volunteers CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Need Live Demo Volunteers Demonstrate how to take the BCA measurements using two trainee volunteers, one male and one female. 1 Male and 1 Female CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Check Were the members’: Hands down at the side? Feet together? Was the tape: Parallel to the deck? In back and front? Were 2 sets taken? (Neck, abs) and (neck, abs) [Male] (Neck, waist, hips) and (neck, waist, hips) [Female] CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A BCA Practical Lab Refer to BCA Practice Sheet. Divide into PT teams Each person takes 2 sets of measurements on each group member Include a female if possible BCA Worksheet is in your CFL binder Come to consensus among the group Any person with different measurements must be re-measured CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A PFA Decision Making NOTE: The trainees can complete this activity on their own or in small groups. Refer trainee to PFA Decision Making Activity materials. Review the BCA - Height and Weight and Measurements sections to determine who passed or failed the BCA and note the results on your tracking sheets. Refer trainee to PFA Decision Making Activity Tracking Sheets. Discuss the results with all trainees and clarify any misconceptions. CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt

CFL Certification Course - S-562-0612A Questions? CFL_1-14_Body Composition Assessment.ppt