Air Education and Training Command

1. Air Education and Training Command Develop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow Extreme Excellence Challenge (E2C)—Wellness Program Air University: The Intellectual and Leadership Center of the Air Force I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

2. Overview • Purpose of the program • Program details • Safety / Liability • Evaluation • Recognition • Logo and Slogan

3. Purpose To provide AFJROTC a standardized, facility variations minded wellness program offering substantial individual health improvements. Mental WELLNESS Social / Spiritual Physical

4. Purpose • Objective: Motivate JROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives. • Goals: • Create individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender • Identify areas of improvements for each cadet • Incorporate physical training program to reach goals

5. Program • The E2C Program is an exercise program developed around individual base line improvements with the focus of achieving a national standard as calculated with age and gender • The 36-week program is modifiable to meet individual goals. Personal improvement is awarded

6. Program • Exercises work all muscle groups and provide sufficient anaerobic and aerobic intensity • Requires no equipment – 19 exercises use only body weight and common objects (e.g. chairs) • Exercises can be conducted with minimal space • Minimal climate dependency – (the 1-mile run)

7. Program • The 36-Week Personal Wellness Program is comprised of 20 exercises: • V-Sit Reach, Bent-Knee Push-ups, Push-ups, Feet Elevated Push-ups, AFJROTC Push-ups, Plank, Left Arm and Right Arm Planks, Sit-ups, Extended Sit Ups, Flutter Kicks, Lunges, Arm Extended Lunges, Reverse Extended Lunges, Mountain Climbers, AFJROTC Squats, Body Builders, Squat Leaps, Side Lateral Jumps and the 1 mile run

8. Program • Until E2C is incorporated into Cyber Campus units will use the stand alone Access database • Each student will take a diagnostic test, performing all 19 exercises • This can be performed over several days or a few weeks based on class schedules • Once scores are entered into the database, a 36-week work-out routine will be generated • The routine will be based on the individual’s baseline, age and gender

9. Program • A typical class may go as follows: • Warm-up/Stretch • Pick 6 or more exercises to perform depending on time • Ensure proper form and technique • Students will strive to complete the number of repetitions indicated on their personal workout plan • Cool-down/Stretch • During the next class period, students will perform 6 different exercises

10. Safety/Liability • First Aid/CPR • Instructors required to have American Red Cross First Aid / CPR, or American Heart Association CPR • AFJROTC will fund biannual certification • Obtain certification and keep in unit files for inspection • Permission Slips • A Parent/Guardian will sign letter of understanding of wellness program requirements and state any known health concerns or limitations on the consent form. • Students and instructors must follow school district policy for physical and extracurricular activity

11. Safety/Liability • It is vital that all documentation be tracked and filed. • Once developed, the E2C Cyber program will track parent consent slips and CPR training • The database contains full descriptions of several stretches and warm-up exercises. • Instructors need to ensure students spend at least 5 minutes warming up. • We understand time restrictions, but health and safety are paramount. • Make sure students stay hydrated even with indoor activities. • School leadership will be made aware of the program through area briefings and/or through a AFJROTC Director’s introductory letter.

12. Evaluation • Individual Evaluation • Instructor should base grades on individual improvement, participation and effort • Cadets should not be graded on scores alone • Unit Evaluation - Inspectable items include: • 100% instructor CPR / First Aid certification on file • 100% parent letters signed (those not participating must be accounted for in writing)

13. Evaluation • Performance Assessment • Comprised of 6 events: 1 mile run, sit-ups, lunge, plank, push-ups, and flexibility • Units conduct assessment at least twice • Initial assessment establishes baseline and goals • Final assessment determines individual improvement

14. Recognition Program Please note the following recognition system is still under a feasibility study.Changes may occur before final release. • E2C has 4 individual Awards Available to Cadets • E2C Elite Fitness Award - Individual • E2C Outstanding Fitness Award - Individual • E2C Fitness Award – Individual • E2C Most Improved Award - Individual • All Cadets will receive a standard fitness ribbon for participation in the E2C program.

15. Recognition Program • E2C Elite Fitness Award -- Individual • Cadets who score a perfect 100 receive the E2 Ribbon with gold star • E2C Outstanding Fitness Award -- Individual • Cadets who score above the 90th percentile receive the E2 Ribbon with silver star • E2C Fitness Award -- Individual • Cadets who score above the 80th percentile receive the E2 Ribbon with bronze star. • E2C Most Improved Award - Individual • Cadets that make the most improvement on the assessment from the beginning of the semester to the end • SASI/ASI determines winner. (1 per unit) Certificate of Recognition

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