Chapter 8

Chapter 8

WELLNESS PROGRAM

8.1. General. Although AFJROTC does not have cadet weight or physical fitness standards, we encourage cadets to establish their own physical fitness-training program. For cadets enrolling in a college ROTC program, service academy, or for those enlisting in a military service, they will have to attain and maintain weight and physical fitness standards. To promote fitness, the Presidential Physical Fitness Program will be incorporated into the wellness program. If you start a program now and stay physically active, you will reap the benefits of a physically fit body throughout your life span. If you are physically fit, you will perform better in school and in all your activities. Figure 8.1 discusses the AFJROTC Physical Fitness Test.

8.2. Policies. Physical Fitness is an integral part of the AFJROTC Program at Cy-Springs High School, and all members are required to participate on PT days. This constitutes a grade each week.

8.2.1. The Physical Fitness Program may include numerous activities and a personal fitness regimen that will have obtainable objectives. The Wellness Officer will develop a tracking system to document testing and establish awards given to cadets who reach their objectives.

8.3. Physical Fitness Test. The Wellness Officer will announce with instructions (contingent on the ASI’s approval) the date of the annual physical fitness test. All cadets must take the PT test unless excused by the ASI or SASI. Only those cadets submitting a medical excuse will be exempted from taking the PT test. Those excused will need to complete and turn in a special project approved by the ASI or SASI that will make up for the missed PT test. An initial assessment must be accomplished within 45 days of the school year beginning and within 45 days of the school year ending. These results are entered into WINGS by the Wellness Commander or NCO and are part of the unit’s annual requirements.

8.4. Competitions. During the year, physical fitness and athletic competitions will become a part of field days, flight, and other Corps competitions. The Wellness Officer and the Physical Training Team Commander will work together to support the health and wellness of the cadets.

8.5. Exercise Safety Consideration. When exercising, cadets need to be aware of the following heat disorders and first aid treatment:

Dehydration: Loss of fluids without replenishment. Dry mouth, thirsty sensation, and skin becomes clammy. Urination is dark yellow and not clear.

First Aid: Drink fluids immediately to replenish water. Find a cool ventilated space to avoid heat exposure.

Heat Cramps: Painful spasms in skeletal muscle. Pupils often dilate with each spasm.

First Aid: firm pressure on cramping muscle with warm wet towels. Gentle stretching of affected muscle is also helpful. Re-hydrate with cool electrolytes (Sports Drink).

Heat Exhaustion: Profuse sweating, weakness, dizziness, skin cool and wet, body temperature usually elevated. Possible nausea and vomiting, headache. No central nervous system impairment.

First Aid: Move to cooler environment to avoid further dehydration through heat losses. Administer cool electrolytes drink. Reduce body temp if elevated. Seek medical attention for serious cases.

8.6. Physical Fitness Consent. All cadets must have on file the Physical Fitness Participation Consent Form. This form is generated by WINGS. No cadet may participate in PT without the form being approved by their guardian and filed in their Cadet Personnel File.