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MLA 110 - Military Aerospace Physical Training Program

1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Introduction to the Air Force physical training program. Includes attention to the group’s physical ability, emphasis on individual physical abilities, and gradual increase to a higher level of physical fitness. Also includes establishment of goals and standards for conduct in physical training, and prepares the student to pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (AF PFA).

Information: Initial dates for the AF PFA will be determined the first week of class and identified in the cadet wing calendar.

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate an awareness of the importance and life-long benefits of physical fitness.
  2. Develop physical conditioning to improve overall health and fitness.
  3. Discuss the conduct and execution of the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (AF PFA).
  4. Enable the student to pass the four elements of the AF PFA, (maximum score 100 points).
Outline:
  1. Introduction to Physical Fitness Concepts
  2. Techniques to Develop Physical Conditioning
  3. Execution of Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (AF PFA)
  4. Four Elements of AF PFA (maximum score 100 points).
    1. Abdominal circumference (20pts)
    2. One minute of push-ups (10pts)
    3. One minute of crunches (10pts)
    4. Timed 1.5 mile run (60pts)