4 th Class Orientation & Training PHYSICAL READINESS (CPRP) Body Composition & Physical Fitness White Book, Chapter 5

4th Class Orientation & Training

PHYSICAL READINESS(CPRP)

Body Composition & Physical FitnessWhite Book, Chapter 5


A cadet’s level of physical effectiveness directly impacts academic performance, lifestyle & appearance


Ask yourself . . . . . .

• can you face the rigors of the Fourth Class System?

• do you project an image of self-discipline and commitment to excellence?

• what programs should the Citadel provide to support a healthy lifestyle?

• what are the Citadel’s standards & expectations?


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Physical Proficiency Means that the cadet has met the standard in both Body Composition & Physical Fitness

CITADEL PHYSICAL FITNESS PILLAR

Body Composition and Physical Fitness are two separate things that

make up one pillar.


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Physical Proficiency Means that the cadet has met the standard in EITHER Height and Weight or Body Fat standards.

BODY COMPOSITION

Body Composition begins with a height and weight screening. If the

cadet exceeds the maximum allowable weight for height, the cadet must meet Maximum allowable body

fat standards.


Height/Weight Standards

Male Female(inches) (pounds) (inches) (pounds)

Ht 17-20 21-27 Ht 17-20 17-20

52 86 88 52 89 91

53 92 94 53 94 96

54 96 100 54 99 101

55 102 106 55 104 106

56 108 112 56 109 111

57 114 118 57 114 116

58 120 124 58 119 121

59 126 130 59 124 125

60 132 136 60 128 129

61 136 140 61 132 134

62 141 144 62 136 138

63 145 149 63 141 143

64 150 154 64 145 147

65 155 159 65 150 152

66 160 163 66 155 156

67 165 169 67 159 161

68 170 174 68 164 166

69 175 179 69 169 171

70 180 185 70 174 176

71 185 189 71 179 181

72 190 195 72 184 186

73 195 200 73 189 191

74 201 206 74 194 197

75 206 212 75 200 202

76 212 217 76 205 207

77 218 223 77 210 213

78 223 229 78 216 218

79 229 235 79 221 224

80 234 240 80 227 230

81 240 246 81 232 235

82 246 252 82 237 240

83 252 258 83 242 245

84 258 264 84 247 250

Body Fat Standards (Male)

Age 17-20: not over 20%


Body Fat Standards (Female)



FAIL = unexcused absence too!


weight standard

PhysicallyProficient

Body FatAnalysis

Meets Maximum Allowable

Weight Standards for

age group

Exceeds Maximum

Allowable Weight Standards for

age group

HEIGHT AND WEIGHT SCREENING

Height &Weight / BF% Screening


Height &Weight / BF% Screening

Body Composition Standards

PhysicallyProficient

Meets Maximum Allowable Body Fat Percentage for Age Group

Exceeds Maximum

Allowable Body Fat Percentage for Age Group

HEIGHT AND WEIGHT SCREENING

Physically Deficient


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Physical Proficiency Means that the cadet has scored a minimum of 180 with 60 points in each of the three events.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Physical Fitness Simply means a passing score on the CPFT.


Failing to Meet the Standard• assigned to CPRT, which includes make-up CPFTs

• body weight and body fat will be reassessed monthly

• success = 3-8 lb. loss each month until standard is reached

MUST ATTEND ALL MANDATORY REASSESSMENTS


Cadet Record Brief


Cadet Record Brief, cont.

Review CRB after each ht/wt and CPFT!


• This week . . .

Diagnostic CPFT to assess your current fitness level

• Who takes it . . .

ALL 4th Class Cadets

• Who grades it . . .

Cadre

Corps Physical Fitness Test (CPFT)


PASS or FAIL

• Cadet-Recruits who fail Diagnostic PT Test are not considered physically deficient

• a PASS on Diagnostic PT Test does not exempt from For Record CPFT


For Record CPFT• When . . .

September & April

• Who takes it . . .All cadets except Air Force contracts

AF Contracts who fail the Air Force CPFT will be reported and subject to deficiency status.

• Who grades it . . .Certified cadet graders


For Record CPFT, cont.• No other test dates/times are authorized

for CPFT

• Corps Squad exemption for NCAA VARSITY athletes ONLY

• Trainers/Managers/Film crew are not considered NCAA Varsity athletes.

– NCAA Athletes must take the CPFT however the process may be

different at times due to “In Season” status.


For Record CPFT, cont.

• Cannot “Abandon” the CPFT. Must attempt all events and must go to the finish line to meet with grader.

• All CPFT cards that are not signed are incomplete and will be given a “Fail”.

• If you cannot finish run, ,must still go to finish line and meet with grader.


PASS or FAIL• PASS = scoring a minimum of 60

points in each event

• FAIL = scoring below 60 points in any event or an unexcused absence from test


Injury or Illness• The Citadel Physician is only

authority who may issue a medical excusal from CPFT

• The checkout record from Citadel Infirmary is required documentation for medical excusal from CPFT


Physical Deficiency

• 4C will be listed as physically deficient for . . .

FAIL on Weight Management, or

FAIL on Record CFPT

• 4C deemed physically deficient will . . .

attend remedial PT

be denied the privilege of taking overnights & weekends (applies in the spring semester)

Physical Proficiency = meeting the standard in both Weight Management & Physical Fitness

Unexcused Absence = FAIL!


Unit Physical Training• 4C Physical Training

When: 0545-0645 daily during 4C Orientation & Training Week + every Monday/Thursday after classes begin until For Record CPFTWhat: Military Style Physical Training + Team Building Session with Strength Coach

• Unit Spirit Physical Training (All Cadets)When: Fridays after parade per Cadet Training ScheduleWhat: 20-25 minutes of stationary exercise + formation run around campus


Commandant’s PhysicalRemediation Training (CPRT)

“Remedial PT”

• Who is it for . . . cadets who do not PASS Weight Management and CPFTCadets who pass CPFT but score <220

• When is it . . .0545-0645, Mondays Wednesdays & Thursdays per Cadet Training Schedule

• Who leads it . . .Physical Readiness Officers & SFC Rich


CHANGES SY 15-16


Race Chip Timing

Each Cadet is assigned an RFID Chip

When the Race Chip crosses the start pad, the Cadet’s start time is recorded

in the system


Race Chip Timing

Cadets run the designated course

When the Race Chip crosses the Finish pad, the Cadet’s finish time is recorded

in the system


Race Chip Timing

RFID Software records the time in the database


Race Chip TimingRFID Database is directly uploaded into the Cadet’s Physical Fitness portfolio of the Cadet Record Brief


Questions about CPRP?


BOV TrophyAwarded to top company in Athletics

• Intramurals – points awarded based on participation and success

• CPFT Excellence – cadets scoring 280 earn points

ROTC cadets and varsity athletes can take the CPFT as programmed on the Corps Training Schedule to earn points!

• Athletic Achievement – Corps Squad & Club Sport athletes with outstanding achievements earn points for company


Physical Fitness Excellence Badge• Awarded to cadets who score a 270

on the record CPFT with a minimum of 90 points in all 3 events.

• Cannot be earned during Alternate CPFT

• Must make minimum scoring standards on all subsequent CPFT’s to continue wearing.

• Only worn on the CPFT Uniform.


Other Questions?

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