Table 1.
PTP Design | Identified Implementation Barrier | Solution |
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Total Program Duration | 5 weeks to implement the PTP | Identify key PTP goals that could be attained in 6 weeks and design PTP accordingly |
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Session Duration | 12 minutes to complete PTP each training session | Determine exercises that can achieve identified PTP goals (see above) and be performed and mastered within the allocated time |
Additional time may be available to complete the PTP on certain days due to overall training schedule | If individuals have not mastered exercises, then repeat those exercises If time permits, repeat more demanding exercises |
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Location | PTP will be performed in different locations on a regular basis | Visit each location that PTP will be performed and ensure that exercises can be performed in that location |
PTP will be performed in small areas with individuals tightly grouped together | Select PTP exercises that can be performed in a relatively stationary location | |
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Organization’s Goals | Pass physical fitness test at end of training period | Demonstrate that the PTP will not detract to passing physical fitness test, and may ultimately enhance performance and ability to pass physical fitness test |
Develop fundamental skills | Demonstrate that the time to complete the PTP will not infringe upon other training goals and will accomplish their goal to “warm up” prior to other physical training. Demonstrate how mastering the PTP exercises develops fundamental motor skills that may improve ability to master other fundamental skills |
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Develop leadership skills | Demonstrate that PTP can provide opportunities for leadership development with those leading the exercises and by providing feedback to others on PTP quality | |
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Success Metrics | 40 push ups in 2 minutes 100 sit ups in 2 minutes 1.5 mile run in 10 minutes |
Ensure that administrators, implementers, and users see how the selected PTP exercises contribute to meeting these success metrics. Demonstrate the program has face validity. |
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Equipment | No available equipment to use with PTP implementation | Select PTP exercises that do not require use of additional equipment |