A Survey of Physical Training Facilities and Programs Onboard U.S. Navy Vessels.

Abstract

In order to design physical training programs that best utilize existing shipboard recreation resources, a survey of facilities and programs currently operational in the fleet was undertaken. Findings showed that while relatively few ships operated aerobic type conditioning devices (15% fo total), weight training equipment use was fairly high (70% of total). An important finding was the total abscence of command sponsored aerobic or strengthening programs for the entirecrew. Aerobic programs for select populations (e.g., overweight personnel) however, were found on 20% of the surveyed ships. It can be concluded that while the majority of vessels are fairly well equipped to physically condition crewmembers, training sites are for the most part under utilized. Findings reveal a need to design effective exercise programs which fully utilize existing recreational resources and address the personal fitness needs of the entire crew.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160654

Entities

People

  • E. J. Marcinik
  • J. J. O'brien
  • James A. Hodgdon

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Assault Ships
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Guided Missiles
  • Health
  • Navy
  • Onboard
  • Operational Readiness
  • Overweight
  • Physical Fitness
  • Recreation
  • Security
  • Shipboard
  • Ships
  • Training
  • Training Devices

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design