4 th Class Orientation & Training PHYSICAL READINESS (CPRP) Body Composition & Physical Fitness White Book, Chapter 5

4 th Class Orientation & Training A cadet’s level of physical effectiveness directly impacts academic performance, lifestyle & appearance

4 th Class Orientation & Training Ask yourself can you face the rigors of the Fourth Class System? do you project an image of self-discipline and commitment to excellence? what programs should the Citadel provide to support a healthy lifestyle? what are the Citadel’s standards & expectations?

4 th Class Orientation & Training BODY COMPOSITION PHYSICAL FITNESS Physical Proficiency Means that the cadet has met the standard in both Body Composition & Physical Fitness CITADEL PHYSICAL FITNESS PILLAR Body Composition and Physical Fitness are two separate things that make up one pillar.

4 th Class Orientation & Training BODY COMPOSITION PHYSICAL FITNESS Physical Proficiency Means that the cadet has met the standard in EITHER Height and Weight or Body Fat standards. BODY COMPOSITION Body Composition begins with a height and weight screening. If the cadet exceeds the maximum allowable weight for height, the cadet must meet Maximum allowable body fat standards.

4 th Class Orientation & Training Height/Weight Standards MaleFemale (inches)(pounds)(inches)(pounds) Ht Ht Body Fat Standards (Male) Age 17-20: not over 20% Age 21-27: not over 22% Body Fat Standards (Female) Age 17-20: not over 30% Age 21-27: not over 32% FAIL = unexcused absence too!

4 th Class Orientation & Training weight standard Physically Proficient Body Fat Analysis Meets Maximum Allowable Weight Standards for age group Exceeds Maximum Allowable Weight Standards for age group HEIGHT AND WEIGHT SCREENING Height &Weight / BF% Screening

4 th Class Orientation & Training Height &Weight / BF% Screening Body Composition Standards Physically Proficient Meets Maximum Allowable Body Fat Percentage for Age Group Exceeds Maximum Allowable Body Fat Percentage for Age Group HEIGHT AND WEIGHT SCREENING Physically Deficient

4 th Class Orientation & Training BODY COMPOSITION PHYSICAL FITNESS Physical Proficiency Means that the cadet has scored a minimum of 180 with 60 points in each of the three events. PHYSICAL FITNESS Physical Fitness Simply means a passing score on the CPFT.

4 th Class Orientation & Training Failing to Meet the Standard assigned to CPRT, which includes make-up CPFTs body weight and body fat will be reassessed monthly success = 3-8 lb. loss each month until standard is reached MUST ATTEND ALL MANDATORY REASSESSMENTS

4 th Class Orientation & Training Cadet Record Brief

4 th Class Orientation & Training Cadet Record Brief, cont. Review CRB after each ht/wt and CPFT!

4 th Class Orientation & Training This week... Diagnostic CPFT to assess your current fitness level Who takes it... ALL 4th Class Cadets Who grades it... Cadre Corps Physical Fitness Test (CPFT)

4 th Class Orientation & Training PASS or FAIL Cadet-Recruits who fail Diagnostic PT Test are not considered physically deficient a PASS on Diagnostic PT Test does not exempt from For Record CPFT

4 th Class Orientation & Training For Record CPFT When... September & April Who takes it... All cadets except Air Force contracts AF Contracts who fail the Air Force CPFT will be reported and subject to deficiency status. Who grades it... Certified cadet graders

4 th Class Orientation & Training For Record CPFT, cont. No other test dates/times are authorized for CPFT Corps Squad exemption for NCAA VARSITY athletes ONLY Trainers/Managers/Film crew are not considered NCAA Varsity athletes. –NCAA Athletes must take the CPFT however the process may be different at times due to “In Season” status.

4 th Class Orientation & Training For Record CPFT, cont. Cannot “Abandon” the CPFT. Must attempt all events and must go to the finish line to meet with grader. All CPFT cards that are not signed are incomplete and will be given a “Fail”. If you cannot finish run,,must still go to finish line and meet with grader.

4 th Class Orientation & Training PASS or FAIL PASS = scoring a minimum of 60 points in each event FAIL = scoring below 60 points in any event or an unexcused absence from test

4 th Class Orientation & Training Injury or Illness The Citadel Physician is only authority who may issue a medical excusal from CPFT The checkout record from Citadel Infirmary is required documentation for medical excusal from CPFT

4 th Class Orientation & Training Physical Deficiency 4C will be listed as physically deficient for... FAIL on Weight Management, or FAIL on Record CFPT 4C deemed physically deficient will... attend remedial PT be denied the privilege of taking overnights & weekends (applies in the spring semester) Physical Proficiency = meeting the standard in both Weight Management & Physical Fitness Unexcused Absence = FAIL!

4 th Class Orientation & Training Unit Physical Training 4C Physical Training When: daily during 4C Orientation & Training Week + every Monday/Thursday after classes begin until For Record CPFT What: Military Style Physical Training + Team Building Session with Strength Coach Unit Spirit Physical Training (All Cadets) When: Fridays after parade per Cadet Training Schedule What: minutes of stationary exercise + formation run around campus

4 th Class Orientation & Training Commandant’s Physical Remediation Training (CPRT) “Remedial PT” Who is it for... cadets who do not PASS Weight Management and CPFT Cadets who pass CPFT but score <220 When is it , Mondays Wednesdays & Thursdays per Cadet Training Schedule Who leads it... Physical Readiness Officers & SFC Rich

4 th Class Orientation & Training CHANGES SY 15-16

4 th Class Orientation & Training Race Chip Timing Each Cadet is assigned an RFID Chip When the Race Chip crosses the start pad, the Cadet’s start time is recorded in the system

4 th Class Orientation & Training Race Chip Timing Cadets run the designated course When the Race Chip crosses the Finish pad, the Cadet’s finish time is recorded in the system

4 th Class Orientation & Training Race Chip Timing RFID Software records the time in the database

4 th Class Orientation & Training Race Chip Timing RFID Database is directly uploaded into the Cadet’s Physical Fitness portfolio of the Cadet Record Brief

4 th Class Orientation & Training Questions about CPRP?

4 th Class Orientation & Training BOV Trophy Awarded to top company in Athletics Intramurals – points awarded based on participation and success CPFT Excellence – cadets scoring  280 earn points ROTC cadets and varsity athletes can take the CPFT as programmed on the Corps Training Schedule to earn points! Athletic Achievement – Corps Squad & Club Sport athletes with outstanding achievements earn points for company

4 th Class Orientation & Training Physical Fitness Excellence Badge Awarded to cadets who score a 270 on the record CPFT with a minimum of 90 points in all 3 events. Cannot be earned during Alternate CPFT Must make minimum scoring standards on all subsequent CPFT’s to continue wearing. Only worn on the CPFT Uniform.

4 th Class Orientation & Training Other Questions?