The Air Force Physical Fitness Program is it Adequate?

Abstract

In this paper the author defines four components of physical fitness . muscular fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility and body composition. Potential individual and organizational benefits of physical fitness are discussed. A brief history of military and the Air Force fitness programs from WW I to the present is given. The author uses this background information to assert that the Air Force physical fitness program has a number of shortcomings. The author then provides a framework for an improved program to meet the needs of the Air Force today and into the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA396596

Entities

People

  • Richard T. Gindhart Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Army Personnel
  • Body Weight
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Rate
  • Medical Personnel
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Pain
  • Physical Activity
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design