Section 2 EO C504.01 – REFLECT ON PERSONAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING

This self-study package supports EO C504.01 (Reflect on Personal Fitness and Healthy Living) located in A-CR-CCP-805/PG-001, Royal Canadian Air Cadets Proficiency Level Five Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4.

Self-study packages are intended to be completed by the cadet independently. More information about self-study packages can be found in the forward and preface.

Photocopy the self-study package located at Annex A for the cadet.

Photocopy the answer key located at Annex B but do not provide it to the cadet.

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A self study was chosen for this lesson as it allows the cadet to reflect on and examine in greater detail the key concepts related to physical fitness and healthy living, at their own learning pace. This encourages the cadet to become more self-reliant and independent by focusing on their own learning instead of learning directed by the instructor.

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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have reflected on and examined in greater detail the key concepts related to physical fitness and healthy living.

It is important for cadets to have a solid understanding of the components of healthy living as they move into further life stages.

The objective of this self-study package is to have the cadet reflect on and examine in greater detail the key concepts of physical fitness and healthy living.

Provide the cadet with a classroom or training area suitable to complete the self-study package.

1.Provide the cadet with a copy of the self-study package located at Annex A, the results of their Cadet Fitness Assessments (CFA) from Years 1 to current, and a pen / pencil.

2.Allow the cadet 90 minutes to complete the self-study package.

3.Provide assistance as required to the cadet.

4.Collect the self-study package once the cadet has finished.

5.Correct the self-study package with the self-study package answer key located at Annex B.

6.Provide feedback to the cadet and indicate whether or not they have completed the Enabling Objective (EO).

7.Return the completed self-study package to the cadet for their future reference.

8.Record the result in the cadet's logbook and Cadet Training Record.

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The cadet's participation in reflecting on and examining in greater detail the key concepts of physical fitness and healthy living will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.

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As cadets move from organized activities provided by cadet training to future education / work, the awareness of and actions related to healthy lifestyles become the individual's responsibility. With the greater examination of key concepts related to physical fitness and healthy living reviewed in the self-study package, cadets can be better prepared to pursue life-long habits of healthy living.

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