PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Fitness Program Delivery

The delivery of CF Fitness programs to bases, wings, training schools, and the Royal Military College was very successful in fiscal year 2001/02. Physical Fitness and Sport Instructors and staff continued to improve both the quality and quantity of programming. The process of qualifying the Physical Fitness and Sport Instructors on the Basic Instruction Techniques (BIT) course delivered by Canadian Forces Training and Development Centre (CFTDC) began. Furthermore, we have delivered Basic Military Qualifications (BMQ) in physical fitness training at new locations such as Gagetown and Halifax.

On the technical side, the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group has asked the CFPSA to train Physical Fitness and Sport Instructors in conducting formal physical education programs as part of the Primary Leadership Qualification training for all the Enviromental Chiefs of Staff (ECS).

CFPSA Training Centre

The CFPSA Training Centre continued to deliver highquality fitness and sports training. For military personnel, eight Basic Fitness Trainer Assistant courses (four in Borden and four on location), and six Recreation Activity Leader Courses (three in Borden and three on location) were conducted. Additionally, four indoctrination courses were held for NPF employees. The centre also provided two Hockey Officials’ courses, one taping course, and one massage course. As per the previous year, approximately 400 students were trained during fiscal year 2001/02.

Sports Programs

In fiscal year 2001/02, military athletes competed in all scheduled Regional and Canadian Forces National Sports Championships. Furthermore, the National Governing Body in badminton recognized the CF as having the same status as a provincial representative team. As a result, the CF selected an all-star team that participated at the Canadian Badminton Championships.

	"...SENDING MORE THAN 180 ATHLETES TO COMPETITIONS AROUND THE WORLD."

At the international level, CFPSA funded those CF members participating in 12 Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Championships, sending more than 180 athletes to competitions around the world. In support of Brigadier General Popowych (Canadian), CISM Vice- President for the Americas, the CFPSA International Sports Office in Ottawa was designated as the Continental Office for the Americas.

The 13th Canadian Forces Sports Award Ceremony was held at the Ottawa Congress Centre on November 3, 2001. The theme for the ceremony was the “Year of the Coach.” More than 300 athletes, officials, and coaches attended this gala event.