FITNESS AND SPORTS COURSES

 

Basic Fitness & Sports Course (BFSC)

 

The aim of this three-week course is to provide cadets with the fundamentals of fitness and recreational sports training, building upon what has been experienced at the Sqn. This aim will be accomplished through the development of skills and the provision of ample opportunity for practical application. The course will promote the development of ethical sports conduct, sportsmanship and teamwork. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadets to a variety of fitness and recreational sports opportunities, this course will inspire the cadets to further pursue fitness and recreational sports training at the Squadron and on the Fitness & Sports Instructor course. The cadets will be provided with the basic theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to assist in the delivery of the Squadron fitness and recreational sports training program.

 

Prerequisites: Must be medically and physically fit, have completed Level Two training by 30 Jun 13.

Training Centres: Blackdown (Borden, ON) and Valcartier, QC

 

 

Fitness and Sports Instructor Course (FSIC)

 

The aim of this six-week course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the role of a fitness and sports instructor and a team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the squadron, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CSTC. The aim of the course will be accomplished by providing dynamic and challenging training that includes ample opportunity for practical application. The cadets will learn theoretical and technical skills required to deliver the Squadron physical education and recreational training program as specialist instructors. This course will ensure that the cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Squadron and as Staff Cadets at the CSTCs.

 

Prerequisites: Must be medically fit, have completed Level Three training by 30 Jun 13 and have achieved the overall fitness incentive level bronze, as detailed IAW CATO 51-01 and CATO 14-18

Training Centre: Blackdown (Borden, ON) and Valcartier, QC