1. Active Cadet Fitness Program
Joanna Lee

2. Agenda History & Background ACFP Overview Beta Test Upcoming Support
Practical Tips
Questions

3. Timeline 2003- Adopted current standard
2013- President’s Challenge discontinued
2014- BOG: “build the cadet fitness program to reflect the latest evidence-based practices.”
Dec Active Cadet Fitness Program proposed
Jan Opened 6-month beta test
Jan Publication moratorium
Oct Reengineered CAPP 60-1 published with Jan 2018 effective date

4. CAP Cadet Program
Leadership
Aerospace
Character
Fitness
Activities
Academics
Attitudes
Assessment
Awards

5. Activities
Get moving! Being physically active is one of the most important steps that Americans of all ages can take to improve their health.
Day hikes
Ultimate Frisbee
Orienteering
Soccer
Volleyball
Freeze tag
Geocaching
Obstacle courses
Adventure races
Indoor skydiving
Fitness circuits
Relay races
Capture the flag
Cadet Ironman competitions

6. Academics & Attitudes & Awards
Academics To fully gain the health benefits of physical fitness it’s important to develop the cognitive concepts related to fitness. Attitudes The attitudes component of the fitness program refers to motivating each cadet to be their personal best through a supportive environment, goal setting, active participation. Awards Recognizing outstanding performance, regular active behavior & improvement.

7. Assessment
Fitness assessment is an integral piece of the fitness curriculum.
Aligned with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program
Fitnessgram assessment protocols
Scientific information is used to determine the amount of fitness needed to meet minimum health levels
The healthy fitness zone (HFZ) is based on criterion-referenced standards that represent the age- and gender- appropriate fitness levels that a young person needs for good health

8. Assessment Aerobic capacity- the Pacer or One-mile run
Abdominal strength and endurance- Curl-up
Upper body strength and endurance- 90°push-up
Flexibility- Back-saver sit-and-reach
Administered quarterly.
“Run plus 2 out of 3”
Cadets that earn their HFZ credential are eligible to
promote for 6 months.

9. Cadet Promotions Learning Phase. Take CPFT to establish baseline.
Phase I
Wright Brothers Award
Phases II, III & IV
Spaatz Award
Learning Phase. Take CPFT to establish baseline.
Not necessary to score in HFZ to promote.
Transition to Leadership Phase. Must have valid HFZ credential to earn award.
Leadership, Command, & Executive Phases. Must have valid HFZ credential to promote.
Highest Cadet Achievement. USAFA Candidate Fitness Assessment (Mile run, push-ups, curl-ups)

11. Current CPFT Standards
Of the 96 data points comparing the standards, 8 are more challenging under the PYFP standards, while 88 stayed the same or are less challenging.
Current CPFT Standards
PYPF Standards
Difference
C/Amn
Mile
Sit Reach
Push-up
Curl-up
13 M
9:23 8 16 36
9:46 12 21
96%
100%
75%
58%
15 M
8:49 9 22 38
9:04 24
97%
89%
73%
63%
17 M
8:06 11 26
8:22 18
69%
13 F
12:29 30
10:20 10 7
121%
111%
78%
60%
15 F
11:48
9:58
118%
64%
17 F
12:11 28
9:34
127%
C/TSgt
8:54 39
91%
67%
54%
8:08 41
90%
57%
59%
7:35 40
11:40 33
113%
70%
55%
11:00 13 32
110%
92%
56%
11:20 14
50%
C/1st Lt
7:41 45
79%
43%
47%
7:06 34 49
62%
49%
6:50 42 46
82%
52%
9:50 15
95%
77%
45%
94%
80%
44%
46%
9:51 19
103%
37%
C/Maj
7:25 48
76%
38%
6:51 37 52
6:35
53%
39%
9:15 17
41%
8:58
9:14
32%

12. ACFP Beta Test 200+ Beta Test Units 80% “generally satisfied”
Average cost to new unit under $ (free to $250)
Likes: Achievable goals, less testing, emphasis on fitness, PACER
Dislikes: Record keeping, pamphlet, public records, PACER

13. Upcoming Support Updated CAPP 60-50 ( CAPP 52-18)
Eservices reporting w/ mobile friendly scoring
CAPP 60-51, Cadet Fitness Leader Guide
Physical Best Activity Books
Fitness Officer position
Cadet Fitness incentive badge
Video support

14. Eservices support Coming Soon In the Meantime
Mobile Friendly Scoring Tool
Records in eServices
Personal Goal Tracking
In the Meantime
Workaround

15. Practical Tips Personal Goal Setting Sheet
YouTube cadences & tutorials
PACER scoring sheet
Peer Checklist
DIY Sit & Reach box
DIY Curl-up mats
Your suggestions

16. Takeaways ACFP coming with publication of CAPR 60-1
Units may switch immediately, must switch by 1 Jan
Check out webinars, blog for updates and support