The vision of the Canadian Forces Health and Physical Fitness Strategy is to “provide the ways and means for every CF member to attain and maintain their personal health and physical fitness sufficient to meet CF operational requirements.”

The strategy is also intended to expand the target clientele of the health and fitness programs by including Regular and Reserve Force members, their families, veterans and retired CF members.

The Valcartier Sports Centre offers a wide range of fitness programs, specialty clinics and courses.

• Primary Leadership Qualification

• Get in shape *

• Swimming *

• Pre-selection camp for JTF 2, CSOR and MP applications

SPECIALTY CLINICS:

• Climbing (top-roping, climbing leader, certifications)

• Power skating

• Cross-country skiing *

• Stretching and warm-up *

• Running *

• Cardio training management *

• Bodybuilding *

•Weightlifting

• Self-defence *

• Army fitness guide

• Obstacle course guide

• Obstacle course guide re-certification

• Mountain biking *

• Canoeing for beginners *

FITNESS CLASSES:

• Aerobics, cardio boxing, step, boot camp *

• Spinning *

• Circuit training in the gymnasium *

• Unit mega circuit training

• Climbing (top-roping) basics

•Water-based circuit training *

•Water polo, water basketball *

• Self-defence circuit training *

• Tae kwon do basics *

• Self-defence *

• Power skating and skating techniques

• Personalized and group training as part of the Return to Work Program

LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES:

• Open swim (lengths)

• Self-defence *

• Spinning *

• Aerobics, Tae Bo, step, boot camp, body design *

• Climbing (open and supervised practice) *

• Climbing certification

FITNESS EVALUATIONS:

• Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2)

• Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR)

• Parachuting

• CF Basic Military Swim Standard (BMSS)

• CF EXPRES

• Human Intelligence (HUMINT)