Army Physical Fitness I

Catalog description

Three lab. Improves the physical fitness of students and develops a physical fitness program tailored to the student’s needs and abilities. The focus of the course is to develop personal knowledge of the components of a good fitness program, improve individual fitness levels through scheduled training, and gain an understanding of the U.S. Army physical fitness training (PT) and testing doctrine. The course is designed to train students to meet Army physical fitness standards. Includes training in troop leading procedures in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves. Students will be able to: establish a personal fitness program; conduct physical fitness training; improve strength, endurance, flexibility, speed and coordination; and lead others in physical fitness training.