![]() The course was very much designed to be progressive in terms of both theoretical and practical application using the EDIP method (explanation, demonstration, imitation and practice). Being in the Army individuals were expected to be smart and presentable as well as knowledgeable and proficient in their roles. Indoor training shoes (plimsolls) had to be white (paint pen required), dapper blue shorts with creases front and rear, t-shirts pressed and creases in both arms, no wearing of watches, and finally hair cut and to regulation length and style! Inspections on other days and periods were conducted by your own section Royal Army Physical Training Instructor (RAPTC) instructor. Monday mornings involved a general parade in the main gymnasium conducted by the RSM (Regimental Sergeant Major a Warrant Officer Class One or WO1) to inspect aspirant instructors for their dress (appearance, cleanliness and the correct clothing). Woe betide anyone who got caught walking (I believe press-ups till your eyes bleed was the phrase regarding a suitable punishment for this particular misdemeanour). Successful completion of which ‘confirmed’ my place on the course and this point also signalled that within the grounds of the PT school everyone had to run, and as a squad. In 1996 when I attended my first fitness course at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) – the British Army’s PTI Class Three Course (now All Arms Physical Training Instructor course) – I was one of 99 trainees (one did not turn up) wondering what we had let ourselves in for! Of the 99 trainees on the first day only two were women (one TA (now Army Reserve) soldier and one regular soldier).ĭay one of the course consisted of entrance tests (also known as fitness or passing-in tests). In the context of this article, the UK military fitness community now utilises the term Physical Development (PD) as the overarching phrase for all things fitness. Individuals will also gain qualifications that are recognised outside the Army, providing transferable skills for life after military service.ĭuring the 2000s the British Army and the other Services conducted a number of ‘term and phrase’ rebranding exercises. Passing the PTI course is considered a major hurdle, but doing so then allows an individual to work as a PTI within their own unit, or to be posted as a PTI to a training establishment. They will also be entitled to wear the crossed swords badge on their uniform, which indicates that they are a qualified PTI. The Army believes these skills will all come with the experience gained by working in arduous environments and within a team, in whichever part of the Army one may join first (this is a non-direct entry role).īy the end of the course an instructor will know how the body works, the principles of physical training and be able to conduct all types of fitness training and testing. ![]() ![]() The skills required to successfully pass the PTI course include leadership, comradeship, enthusiasm, respect, integrity and team spirit. The individual must also demonstrate that they are fit enough, have the qualities of a non-commissioned officer (NCO) and have the aptitude to be an instructor. In order to become a military fitness instructor – otherwise known as a Physical Training Instructor or PTI – in the British Army an individual needs to gain the required skills, fitness and experience.
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