Tactical Athlete Training Program

The program is intended to meet and exceed the physical fitness needs of military personnel. The intensity of the program is higher than other programs offered in the Canadian Forces. It is advisable that the program should not be started without first establishing a good base level of fitness. The TATP was based on physically demanding tasks that combat personnel may be expected to perform as part of their job duties. It is designed to be exciting, challenging, adaptable and operationally focused. 

TATP develops and maintain 3 types of fitness:

1. Physical Fitness – a broad fitness foundation (cardio respiratory, muscular endurance, strength and power).
2. Functional Fitness – focuses on developing functional movement patterns and skills.
3. Operational Fitness – operationally specific task training with operational equipment.

Course layout includes; 3 consecutive 8 hour days consisting of theory and practical portions throughout.

Theory topics that will be covered include components of fitness, modes of training, warm up, cool down, core strength, exercise safety and technique. Practical topics include an explanation, demonstration and practice session of the following exercises:

 
Please bring water and come dressed appropriately in PT strip and proper footwear.