Fitness Intent Unit Responsibilities Air Force Instruction Nutritional Education 2

Fitness “It is every Airman’s responsibility to maintain the standards set forth in this AFI 365 days a year.” – AFI “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.” – AFI “Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of READINESS.” – AFI

Execute and enforce the unit fitness program and ensures appropriate action is taken of non-compliance. Provide a work environment that supports healthy lifestyle choices. Encouraged to 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 Submit Discharge or Retention packages for members who fail four FA’s consecutively or within 24 months. Fitness UNIT CC

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 Fitness First Sergeant

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 , 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 Fitness

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 Must be current before deployment Failure before deployment Fitness

Besides the HAWC where might you get nutritional information from? Local gyms typically have nutritionists on staff Healthy eating websites (i.e. choosemyplate.gov) Comprehensive Airman Fitness Physical Resilience Training Fitness

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