Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Physical Fitness Program is available to the following
members of Team Coast Guard:
Purpose of Program
To ensure a fit, ready for duty workforce, the Health
Promotion Program’s Physical Fitness component is intended to assist
personnel with assessing their current fitness status and design an
exercise program to enhance or maintain their current level of fitness.
The HP program can assist commands with developing a unit fitness
instruction to encourage participation in regular physical training
required by Commandant Policy. The Health Promotion Program also provides
oversight and subject matter expertise in the development of Coast Guard
wide fitness standards required to qualify for assignment to certain
units.
Program
Confidentiality
Results of physical fitness tests remain confidential between a member,
the test administrators, unit command, and Health Promotion Manager (if
appropriate).
Services and Resources Available
Policies Regarding Physical Fitness
As an important factor in mission readiness and an essential component of
total wellness, physical fitness should be strongly encouraged at all levels
of the command. The following items provide a brief outline for commands
regarding CG policy for engaging in physical activity. For more information
about policies regarding physical activity during the work day, see Chapter
Four of the Coast Guard Health Promotion Manual -
COMDTINST M6200.1A.
For Active Duty Members: | Allow a minimum of three hours per week during the work day to carry out activities outlined in the member’s Personal Fitness Plan. |
For Civilian Employees: | Allow civilian personnel flexibility in their work hours to encourage fitness activity. It is expected that civilian employees will participate during non-duty hours, including lunch periods, when engaging in health and fitness activities for an extended or indefinite period of time. |
Program References
The following references provide details of the
Physical Fitness Program:
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the
Physical Fitness Program:
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Health Promotion Manager on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Health Promotions Program Manager, Tim Merrell at (202)
475-5146, fax (202) 475-5907, or e-mail at
Timothy.M.Merrell@uscg.mil.