A History of the U.S. Navy Physical Readiness Program From 1976 to 1999
Abstract
This report reviews the development, evolution, and implementation of the Navy's physical readiness program through the 6110.1 series of instructions issued by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAVlNST). The first of these instructions, OPNAVlNST 6110.1 was issued in 1976 and emphasized a program of cardiovascular-respiratory fitness based on the popular "aerobics" program of Dr. Cooper. OPNAVlNST 61 10.lA was issued in 1980, following a presidential request for an assessment of the Services' physical fitness. The only change from the previous instruction was the inclusion of a physical fitness test. A comprehensive revision of the program was issued in 1982 as OPNAVlNST 6110.1 B. The instmction included a three-level program named "physical readiness", and included consideration of physical fitness, weight control, and health promotion issues. A physical readiness test (PRT) was included consisting of measurement of the time required to run 1.5 miles, or the number of steps-in-place which could be done in 3 minutes; measurement of the number of curl-ups which could be done in two minutes, and measurement of the sit-reach distance. OPNAVlNST 61 10.1C of 1986 added items to the PRT, and established the basis for oolicv and Dractice that has rnntinii%d tn thi% d%%i with minnr r%%%i%inn%
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 18, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA375322
Entities
People
- James A. Hodgdon
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center