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Developing National Standards for DoD Fitness Programs and Accreditation

The Council on Accreditation is partnering with the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish nationally recognized standards for various fitness and readiness programs. These standards aim to improve organizational performance and enhance service delivery outcomes in physical fitness, family readiness, youth, and early childhood education programs. The development process includes a thorough literature review, drafting standards, obtaining input from a national panel, field-testing, and revising based on feedback. Key resources will guide in creating practical and effective standards to ensure the health and safety of program participants.

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Developing National Standards for DoD Fitness Programs and Accreditation

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  1. COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION/DoD FITNESS CENTER STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

  2. COA Partnership Goal • Develop nationally recognized standards that represent a set of practices that collectively support strong organizational performances and positive service delivery outcomes.

  3. DoD/COA ProjectDevelop National Standards Develop National Accreditation Standards for: • Physical Fitness Programs • Family Readiness Program • Youth Programs • Early Childhood Education Programs

  4. Standards Development Process • Literature review (completed) • Draft Standards • Input from national panel (including military) • Revised standards • Field comments • Revise standards • Field testing • Final revisions

  5. Literature Review Key Resources • American College of Sports Medicine • International Health, Racquet and SportsclubAssociation • Fitness Trainer Council • National Parks and Recreation Association • National Strength and Conditioning Association • YMCA • DoD Military References (5)

  6. Core Fitness Components • Pre Activity Screening • Operating Hours • Client Orientation and Education • Client Supervision and Monitoring • Health, Safety and Security Issues • Programs • Equipment and Pools • Indoor Space • Outdoor Space • Auxiliary Services (child care, wellness, diet planning, etc) • Staff Education, Training, and Qualifications • Ethical Business Practices

  7. Literature Review Example • Client Supervision and Monitoring • Adequate supervision by qualified, trained staff; including staff to member rations • Monitoring of individual exercise programs and guidance for adjusting activities • Use of Surveillance cameras • Supervision requirements for youth • Staff that must be on duty during operating hours (e.g. manager, supervisor , etc) • Providing spotting with use of free weights • Staffing that allows for appropriate floor space, equipment, and staff to member rations during peak usage times

  8. Literature Review Example • Indoor Space • Mechanisms fro communication with members (e.g. bulletin boards, signs, etc) • Compliance with ADA and building codes • Sufficient space for physical activity zones • Open access circulation routes to avoid hazards • Space to accommodate user demand • Sufficient air circulation, temperature, lighting, etc • Daily cleaning schedule • Court requirements and dimensions, locker rooms, showers and restrooms

  9. Literature Review Military Standards • Standards vary significantly among Services • Focus is on broad practice • Navy and Marine Corps provide more detail • Emphasize basic necessities • First Aid Kits • Locker Rooms • Water fountains • Indoor courts, pools, etc/Outdoor track and fields • Refer to compliance with other sources

  10. Literature Review Example

  11. DoD Fitness StandardsDevelopment Timeline Literature Review: • Winter 2010 (Complete) Fitness Standards Draft • Winter/Spring 2010 Panel Meetings – Two Meetings • Late Spring/Early Summer 2010 Field Comment • Late Summer 2010

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