The command’s Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) is designed to improve the fitness and health of Active Duty Navy Sailors.
The Command Fitness Office (CFO) provides physical training opportunities and links Sailors to nutrition and weight management
programs to assist them to improve readiness and Physical FitnessAssessment score
Who can attend?
1. Active Duty Navy Sailors participating in FEP and those at risk for PFA failure.
2. For more information or to sign up for classes call 619-532-7764.
FEP Physical Training (PT)
FEP PT is an excellent way to improve your fitness level in a group atmosphere alongside your peers. You will have theopportunity to:
1. Build endurance, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness.
2. Help you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs.
3. Tone muscles and build strength.
4. Manage stress and relax while getting a full body workout.
FEP Swim
FEP Swim is an excellent way to get your heart rate up while taking the impact of stress off of your body. While increasing your energy levels you will achieve greater health while supporting your body and decreasing your risk of disease.
You will have an opportunity to:
1. Build endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness.
2. Help you maintain a healthy weight, health heart and lungs.
3. Tone muscles and builds strength.
4. De-stress and relax while getting a full body workout.
FEP Run
FEP Run is an excellent way to improve your fitness level by joining your peers for a group-led run. You will have an opportunity to:
1. Build endurance and cardiovascular fitness.
2. Help you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs.
3. Be introduced to new running courses to build your interest in running for exercise.
4. Manage stress and relax while working out.
Contact Us
Phone
Main
(619) 532-6573
Patient Health Education
(619) 532-7764
Locations
BMC North Island NAS
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FAQs
Members are required to remain enrolled in FEP until passing one mock or official PFA with PRT scores at or above Satisfactory-Medium and be within AAS.
What puts you on FEP in the Navy? ›
Any member that fails to meet Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) standards is required to be formally enrolled into a monitored FEP.
What is enhancement of physical fitness program? ›
Enhance®Fitness is a physical activity program for adults designed to improve functional fitness and well-being. Functional fitness means staying strong, balanced, and flexible to retain the ability to do the daily activities of life that you normally would do.
What is the Navy fitness program for weight loss? ›
About the ShipShape Program
The ShipShape Program is the official Navy weight management program designed to assist active duty and reserve military service members, beneficiaries, and government civilians with making healthy behavior changes in order to lose weight.
What happens if I fail my BCA? ›
FAILING THE BCA PORTION OF THE PFA IS AN OVERALL PFA FAILURE. MEMBERS WHO FAIL THE BCA, OR ARE MEDICALLY WAIVED FROM THE BCA, SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT).
What are the physical exercises for the Navy? ›
Other types of aerobic activity include, but are not limited to, the following exercises: cycling, swimming, aerobics classes, hiking, rowing, and stairclimbing. Running Program: Running will be one of the more strenuous tasks you will perform during basic training programs.
What are the only authorized alternate cardio options for 1.5 mile walk run during a PRT? ›
The 1.5 mile run/walk test is an indicator of cardiorespiratory endurance. The alternate cardio options - stationary bike, treadmill, Concept 2 rower, and swim tests - are also indicators, but inclusion of these events in the command PRT are at the COs discretion.
What is the enhancement program? ›
An enhancement program refers to a program or system that aims to improve or add new functionality to an existing program or process. It can be applied in various domains such as education, healthcare, and technology.
What is physical enhancement? ›
Physical enhancements include cosmetics (plastic surgery and orthodontics), Drug-induced (doping and performance-enhancing drugs), functional (prosthetics and powered exoskeletons), Medical (implants (e.g. pacemaker) and organ replacements (e.g. bionic lenses)), and strength training (weights (e.g. barbells) and ...
What is the physical fitness test for the Navy? ›
The Physical Fitness Assessment consists of a Body Composition Assessment (BCA) and a Physical Readiness Test (PRT), which includes a timed cardio event consisting of 1.5-mile (2.4 km) run/treadmill or a 500 yd (460 m) swim (or an alternate cardio consisting of 12-minutes on a stationary bike), timed curl-ups, and ...
Sailors who are within BC measurements pass the BCA. Sailors who exceed the maximum allowable body fat limits of 26 percent for males and 36 percent for females fail the BCA and the overall PFA for the cycle, regardless of PRT results.
How long does a FEP last? ›
Even if a 3D printer is unused, the FEP film should be replaced regularly (about every 3-6 months, depending on the amount of use) or sooner if it's acutely damaged by a resin scraper or print failure.
Can you clean FEP with alcohol? ›
To clean drops of resin more effectively, use a piece of cloth/paper towel dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Do not use alcohol or acetone on the FEP film! For more delicate surfaces (such as the display), use a mix of water and dishwashing product.
What happens if I fail the Navy PRT? ›
Meeting the physical standards is important because every service member will be needed to defend their ship and shipmates during emergencies. Sailors that fail the PRT will receive administrative counseling and will be given a chance to retake the test.
