Get involved in your Unit's Fitness – FORCE Evaluator and military Fitness & Sports Courses

Course descriptions and eligibility

Each training session is offered in both official languages.

• FORCE Evaluator – Guardian Course Qualification Code: 120950

  This qualification will enable personnel to conduct the FORCE Evaluation IAW with the FORCE Evaluation Operations Manual.
   

  Course Length 

  Module 1 - 8 (3 hours on DLN)
  Module 9 (One day, in-person workshop)
    

  Prerequisites 

  Personnel must meet the following requirements to be selected for this specialty: 

  • Have the rank of Corporal (Cpl) / Sailor 1st Class (S1) and above 
  • Be currently qualified in St. John’s Standard Level First Aid and CPR 
  • Medical standards 

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  • Participants must achieve the minimum physical fitness requirement IAW DAOD 5023-2.

  
  Requalification

  To remain FORCE Evaluator qualified, personnel must requalify every two (2) years. The DLN will notify individuals that their requalification is required 90 days before their expiry (2 years less 90 days the DLN will prompt them). 
  
  Local PSP FORCE Instructors will conduct requalification. 

   

  Logistics 

  Taught by the local PSP staff. Contact your local Fitness Coordinator for nomination. 

• Basic Fitness Training Assistant (BFTA) - Guardian Course Qualification Code: 112290
  Designed for physically fit CAF personnel interested in improving their knowledge of safe and effective physical fitness training methods, leadership abilities and instructional capabilities to assist in supporting their unit’s physical fitness.
  
  Expectations
  Students will be assessed on their conduct of a group physical fitness training session and implementation of a physical fitness program, as well as a written evaluation.
  
  NOTE: This is a highly physical / activity based course.
  
  Course Length
  3 days of online lessons, an assignment and an evaluation
  4 day in person workshop (practical demonstrations, group discussions, and student presentations)
  
  Prerequisites

  • Successfully completed the FORCE evaluation in the past 12 months 
  • Rank of Corporal (Cpl), Sailor First Class (S1) and above 
  • Currently qualified in Standard First Aid and CPR 
  • Medical standards: 

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                   4    3     3    2    2   5
  
  Logistics

  • Taught at CFB Borden; contact [email protected] 
  • Projected for March 2023, this course will be available at base/wings; contact your local Fitness Coordinator.
• Advanced Fitness Training Assistant (AFTA) - Guardian Course Qualification Code: 112390
  For military personnel who have successfully completed the BFTA (Basic Fitness Training Assistant) qualification. This qualification will expand your physical fitness training methods, leadership abilities and instructional capabilities that were taught on the BFTA.
  Expectations
  
  Students will learn how to identify exercise safety concerns of advanced training methods. They will also be assessed on their conduct of a tactical/operational group physical fitness training session, instruction and demonstration of safe lifting techniques, conduct of group competitive games, and achieving passing grades in written evaluations.
  
  NOTE: This is a highly physical / activity based course.
  
  Course length
  10 days in person workshop:
  Lectures, practical demonstrations, group discussions, and student presentations.
  
  Prerequisites

  • BFTA qualified and involved with the unit’s/school’s PT program on a regular basis 
  • Successfully completed the FORCE evaluation in the past 12 months 
  • Rank of Master Corporal (MCpl), Master Sailor (MS) and above 
  • Currently qualified in Standard First Aid and CPR 
  • Medical standards: 

                    V   CV   H   G   O   A
                    4     3    3    2    2   5
  
  Logistics

  • Taught at CFB Borden. 
  • To have a course taught at any other location with suitable facilities and equipment, submit a request to [email protected]
  • For more information, contact [email protected]
• Unit Fitness and Sports Officer (UFSO) - Guardian Course Qualification Code: 112436
  For military personnel in a position of leadership related to their unit’s physical fitness training and sports program. 
  
  Objective
  This course is designed to train CAF personnel to manage their unit’s physical fitness and sports activities, by effectively matching the annual physical fitness training program to the operational and training schedule of a unit. This will enable units to follow a specific fitness and sport plan that is catered to their unique requirement.
  
  Course Length
  5 training days in person workshop:
  Lectures, practical demonstrations, group discussions, and student presentations.
  
  Prerequisites

  • BFTA or AFTA qualified and involved with the unit’s/school’s PT program on a regular basis. 
  • Successfully completed the FORCE evaluation in the past 12 months. 
  • Rank of Sergeant, Petty Officer 2nd class and above. 
  • Currently qualified in Standard First Aid and CPR. 
  • Medical standards: 

                    V   CV   H   G   O   A
                    4    3     3    2    2    5
  
  Logistics

  • Taught at CFB Borden. 
  • To have a course taught at any other location with suitable facilities and equipment, submit a request to [email protected].
  • For more information, please contact [email protected]