BASIC FITNESS TRAINING ASSISTANT (BFTA):

Guardian Course Qualification Code: 112290

Next Available Course: TBA

Designed for physically fit CAF personnel interested in improving their knowledge of safe and effective physical

fitness training methods, leadership abilities and instructional capabilities to assist in supporting their unit’s physical

fitness.

Expectations

Students will be assessed on their conduct of a group physical fitness training session and implementation of a

physical fitness program, as well as a written evaluation.

NOTE: This is a highly physical / activity based course.

Course Length

3 days of online lessons, an assignment and an evaluation

4 day in person workshop (practical demonstrations, group discussions, and student presentations)

Prerequisites

• Successfully completed the FORCE evaluation in the past 12 months

• Rank of Corporal (Cpl), Sailor First Class (S1) and above

• Currently qualified in Standard First Aid and CPR

• Medical standards:

V CV H G O A

4 3 3 2 2 5

• Course attendance approval through the Chain of Command

Nominations may be submitted to Stefan Dowhayko, Fitness Coordinator at stefan.dowhayko@forces.gc.ca or dowhayko.stefan@cfmws.com.

Nominations should include the following information:

• First Name, Last Name, Initial(s)

• Rank

• SN

• Unit

• Supervisor name & contact information

Please contact the Fitness Coordinator for more information.

FORCE EVALUATOR:

The FORCE Evaluator course qualifies graduates to conduct the FORCE Evaluation in accordance with the FORCE Evaluation Operations Manual.  The course consists of two parts:

Part One:            DLN Modules: Seven (7) online Video Modules and online test

Part Two:            one-day workshop

Successful completion of the DLN Modules and online test is required prior to attending the in-person workshop.

Requalification as a CAF FORCE Evaluator is required every two (2) years.    Requalification consists of two parts:

Part One:            DLN Modules: Seven (7) online Video Modules and online test

Part Two:            one-day workshop

Prerequisites for the course are as follows:

• Successfully completed the FORCE evaluation

• Rank of Corporal, Sailor First Class and above

• Currently qualified in Standard First Aid and CPR

• Medical standards:

                 V   CV   H   G   O   A

                 4    3     3    2    2   5

• Course attendance approval through the Chain of Command.

Nominations may be submitted to Stefan Dowhayko, Fitness Coordinator at stefan.dowhayko@forces.gc.ca or dowhayko.stefan@cfmws.com.

Nominations should include the following information:

• First Name, Last Name, Initial(s)
• Rank
• SN
• DLN Username
• Unit & UIC
• Supervisor name & contact information
• Component (Reg or Res F)
• Initial course or requalification

Please contact the Fitness Coordinator for more information.