Enhancing the physical fitness in the Marine Corps.
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Authors
Collins, Thomas N.
Subjects
Strength
Anaerobic and Aerobic Power
Appropriated Funds
Combat Conditioning Center
Anaerobic and Aerobic Power
Appropriated Funds
Combat Conditioning Center
Advisors
Stolfi, Russel H.S.
Date of Issue
1991-12
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Empirical tests have demonstrated a direct correlation
between physical fitness and performance during sustained
military operations. Physical is probably the single most
important factor for the individual Marine. Currently, the
Marine Corps does not promote a "holistic" approach to
physical fitness that accentuates the development of a Marines
strength, anaerobic and aerobic power. The objective of this
thesis is to present how physical training in the Marine Corps
is presently conducted and show how it can be enhanced.
The focal point of a quality fitness program is the base
fitness center, and although the Marine Corps concurs that
fitness is a key ingredient to combat readiness, it chooses to
operate the fitness centers as a recreational asset. This
thesis identifies fitness centers (gyms) as the core for implementing an aggressive fitness program within the Marine
Corps and argues that they should run as operational entities
and completely financed with appropriated funds.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
56 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.