REQUIREMENTS

1.  To qualify for the Canadian Forces Physical Fitness Award for Aerobic Excellence a member must accumulate 2000 units, from participation in aerobically oriented activities, in less than two years.

QUALIFYING UNITS

2.  Qualifying units may be earned as follows:

3.  The primary consideration in earning qualifying units is the distance covered.  Where the distance cannot be measured because of the equipment, or circumstances, the noted times may be used in lieu of the distances.

4.  A minimum of one unit per exercise session must be obtained before the performance may be recorded in support of the program.

5.  Units may be accumulated by participation in one or any combination of the activities listed in paragraph 2.  Members may accumulate units through participating in one or any combination of individually selected activities, formal fitness training and/or compulsory fitness program activity.

AWARDS

6. The primary level of the program involves the completion of the initial scroll
and six seals. This signifies that 12,000 units of physical activity have been
accumulated. The scroll with:

 a.    a red seal is for the first 2000 units accumulated;

 b.    a white seal is for the second 2000 units accumulated;

 c.    a blue seal is for the third 2000 units accumulated;

 d.    a bronze seal is for the fourth 2000 units accumulated;

 e.    a silver seal is for the fifth 2000 units accumulated; and

 f.    a gold seal is for the sixth 2000 units accumulated.

7.  For members who require a higher and continuing challenge, six additional levels can be achieved. Completion of all seven levels will signify the accumulation of 84,000 aerobic units.  the award for each of levels II to VII are as follows:

 a.   level II, red decal plus red to gold seals;

 b.   level III, white decal plus red to gold seals;

 c.   level IV, blue decal plus red to gold seals;

 d.   level V, bronze decal plus red to gold seals;

 e.   level VI, silver decal plus red to gold seals; and

 f.   level VII, gold decal plus red to gold seals.
 

8.  Prior to commencement, a member must register with the PE&R staff or, where such
staff is not established, with an officer delegated by the Co.

10.  Because of the types of activity involved, it is impossible to provide staff
supervision and accurate measurements of all performances. The honour system is
acceptable and the member may enter the member's own scores.
 

11.  When posted, a member shall be responsible for carrying all completed or partially
completed documents to the new location and advising the PE&R staff or delegated officer
that the member is registered in this program.

12.  A request for the award shall be submitted to the parent CHQ by the PE&R staff the cover of a letter or memorandum including the sender's name and return address.  Also this correspondence shall contain the physical activities in which the member is involved, other than those cited in Appendix 2.  Appendix 2 shall be completed and included in this correspondence.  The form in Appendix 1 shall be reviewed and kept by the PE&R staff.  It shall be not be forwarded to CHQ.

Application Form For Award Program                                  Sample Of Activity Log

For more information contact the Fitness Coordinator
(204) 833-2500 extension 2056
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