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PSP INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for new civilian PSP fitness/sports/recreation instructors and coordinators who joined the CFPSA and are not ex-PERIs (Physical Education and Recreation Instructor) or ex-PEROs (Physical Education and Recreation Officer.) All new fitness/sports/recreation instructors and coordinators must attend this course.
Course Aim: The aim of this course is to familiarize PSP fitness and sports employees with the military, as well as specific policies and procedures that apply to CF physical fitness, evaluations, and sports. The knowledge imparted during this two-week course gives PSP fitness and sports employees competence and confidence in their new positions.
Course Objectives: The four main Performance Objectives (PO) of this course are as follows:
General Service Knowledge
CF Fitness Evaluations Policies and Procedures
CF Physical Fitness Training (how to teach fitness classes)
CF Sports Program
How and What You Will Learn: This course focuses on the CFPSA, General Service Knowledge (CF organizational structure, rank system, etc.), CF physical fitness training methods, and the policies and procedures of CF fitness evaluations. It does so through theoretical lectures, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, and student presentations. Students also become familiar with the CF sports program structure (both local and international), as well as equipment safety and how to organize leagues and tournaments.
Prerequisites: Candidates must have a full-time, permanent position with PSP. They must also be physically fit (i.e. pass their fitness evaluation at an incentive level).
Course Logistics:This course is taught either at CFB Borden or at any location with suitable facilities and equipment.
This course is offered in both official languages. Generally, the course delivered in Borden is taught in English, and the one conducted in St. Jean is taught in French. Our goal is to offer two English courses and one French course per year depending on hiring demands.
Course start dates are flexible; course length is 10 working days.
BFTA (Basic Fitness Training Assistant) Course
MITE Course Qualification Code 112290 - 10 training days
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for physically fit service members who are interested in fitness and are motivated to help others reach their fitness goals.
Course Aim: This course aims at producing physical fitness training assistants who work in conjunction their units and the PSP fitness staff to improve the overall fitness of their units/schools. The qualified BFTA will act as an effective liaison between his or her unit and the PSP fitness staff at his or her specific location. This improved communication will help enhance the level of continuity of the CF Fitness Program in general.
Course Objectives:Prepare Lesson Plans
Inspect Sports Equipment and Facilities
Instruct Basic Group Physical Fitness
Assist in Physical Fitness Evaluations
Incentive-exempt in the CF EXPRES Program, or have successfully completed the LFCPFS (13-km wt load march and casualty evacuation) in the past 12 months
Rank of Corporal and above
Currently qualified in Standard First Aid and CPR
Medical standards:
V CV H G O A 4 3 3 2 2 5 Recommended by a unit CO and/or a Fitness and Sports Director
AFTA (ADVANCED FITNESS TRAINING ASSISTANT) COURSE
MITE Course Qualification Code 112390 - 20 training days
Who Should Attend: This course is for military personnel who have a keen interest in Physical Fitness Training (PFT) and have successfully completed the BFTA (Basic Fitness Training Assistant) qualification.
Course Aim: This course aims at leading the BFTA individual to a higher level of understanding, knowledge, and proficiency in physical fitness training so that they can more effectively train people at their unit (under the F&S Director/Coordinator's supervision and advice).
Course Objectives:Assist in the conduct of advanced PFT classes (using all facilities available on a base), CF EXPRES evaluations, environmental PF evaluations, unit PFT programs and individual remedial PFT programs
Conduct adventure training
Rank of Corporal and above
Currently qualified in Standard First Aid and CPR
Achieved incentive level in CF EXPRES or successfully completed LFCPFS (13 km with load march and casualty evacuation in past 12 months)
Medical standards:
V CV H G O A 4 3 3 2 2 5 Successful completion of BFTA
Recommended by unit CO and Fitness & Sports Director based on a 12-month evaluation of observed performance.
RAL (RECREATION ACTIVITY LEADER) COURSE
MITE Course Qualification Code 112291 - 5 consecutive days
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for military or civilian community activity volunteers, recreation staff, club committee members, PSP staff, and Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) staff.
Course Aim: This course aims at developing members of both the defence team and community into recreation leaders.
Course Objectives:The RAL course deals with all.aspects of community involvement including volunteering, conducting a meeting, financial planning for clubs/activities, and club management. Students gain leadership and communication skills and knowledge that can be of great benefit both professionally and personally.
Must be involved in recreation programs at the base/unit level, or have a desire to get involved with community groups/activities.
USFO (UNIT SPORTS AND FITNESS OFFICER) COURSE
MITE Course Qualification Code 112436 - 5 training days
Who Should Attend: This course is for military personnel who have a keen interest in fitness and sports administration and training. This course qualifies members to perform the duties of a Unit Fitness and Sports Officer.
Course Aim: This course aims at preparing participants in coordinating unit sports programs for military personnel and administering the unit physical fitness evaluations program.
Course Objectives:A unit's fitness and sports program is of prime importance; members want to improve their quality of life and enjoy leisure time with their families. With this course, UFSOs will learn to design, administer and/or improve their unit's fitness and sports programming by incorporating a wide variety of activities and challenges.
Rank of Sergeant or above
Recommended by a unit Commanding Officer
HOCKEY OFFICIALS COURSE
MITE Course qualification codes:
112057 for Level 1-2, 112058 for Level 3-4
Officials' Program
Since 1997 the National Sports Program has provided opportunities for Officials to gain experience and develop their officiating skills. The Officials' Program is aimed at the DND Community (i.e. CF members and PSP staff).
General Information
PSP encourages members to participate in officiating at all levels of sport (base, regional and national). Should you wish to receive information on how to get involved in the CF Officials' Program, or to receive course dates, please visit the Fitness and Sports Director at your base or contact the CF Chief Official for your sport.
Hockey Officials
PSP currently delivers courses for Hockey Officials. The courses are intended specifically for the DND Community (i.e. CF members and PSP staff) who are currently involved, or are interested in getting involved, with hockey officiating at the CF base/unit, Regional and/or CF National levels.
The CF Hockey Officials course is held at the CFPSA Training Centre in Borden. The CF Hockey School, where this course in run, is known as one of the best in Canada.
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Who Should Attend: This course is for DND members involved in hockey officiating at CF bases/units or at the CF regional and/or national level.
Course Aim: This course aims at delivering comprehensive officiating training in accordance with Canadian Hockey Association guidelines.
Course Objectives:This is known as one of the leading hockey officials' schools in Canada. The course is sanctioned and run in accordance with the Canadian Hockey Association.
The Course Chief Instructor selects candidates from those applicants nominated through MITE.
This course is normally run in/around September-one course is offered for level I/II and one for level III/IV.
The course runs Monday through Saturday.
THE CFPSA TRAINING CENTRE: YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Primary Methods of Teaching:BFTA/AFTA: Instructors use a balance of lectures, discussion, demonstrations, tours, and practical exercises such as the obstacle course, orienteering events, and others to teach the necessary skills and knowledge required for fitness training assistants.
RAL: Instructors facilitate more than lectures in this interactive course, with students working primarily in group settings. The course schedule is subject to change depending on where the course is offered, as interest in some subjects varies due to location. Because students do not wear uniforms, rank will not enter into group dynamics.
UFSO: Instructors vary their teaching methods to create a balance of formal classroom lectures, participatory/practical exercises, and discussions.
Hockey Officials: Instructors train both in the classroom and on the ice, optimizing game situations as teaching tools by incorporating videos, practical exercises, and discussions.
User-Pay Option: The CFPSA Training Centre annual training plan contains a preliminary schedule of serials.
If your unit needs training at a time when a course is not scheduled, the user-pay option makes it possible to send instructors to your location to deliver training. To customize the start date of a CFPSA Training Centre course for your location, please contact the Information Coordinator at Johnson.MES@forces.gc.ca or (705)424-1200 ext. 3127.