 | The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
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| The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
Richelle L. Kay, RN, College of Family and Community Health Nursing, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-001, (704) 510-0755, kay_shelley@hotmail.com
As the demands for operational commitments expand across the globe, Navy Reservists are a significant force that the Navy must use to meet its expanding military contingencies and commitments.
The purpose of this pilot project was to assess the physical readiness of Naval Reservists stationed at the Naval Reserve Center in Charlotte, North Carolina and design a remedial fitness program for targeted individuals to enhance their aerobic fitness, physical strength and agility.
Utilizing the existing Navy’s Physical Readiness Program directive, height/weight, body composition assessments, and physical fitness performances were obtained from all volunteers. In addition, surveys were administered to volunteers in all units to further determine predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors that influenced physical activity.
Data analysis for this pilot program revealed that more than 30% of Naval Reservist failed to meet the prescribed navy fitness standards. Moreover, less than one third reported that they exercised at or more than three times per week for 30 minutes per day.
A twelve week remedial fitness program was designed and implemented to assist Naval Reservist surmount identified factors influencing physical activity which included lack of time, personnel and resources. Preliminary evaluation of the program reveals an improved overall level of fitness.
Learning Objectives:
Keywords: Exercise, Community-Based Health Promotion
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.