The Effect of a 5-Week Concurrent Training Program on ACFT Scores, Ruck March Times, and Aerobic Capacity in Army ROTC Cadets

Author

Cody Durbin, University of Northern IowaFollow

Availability

Open Access Thesis

Abstract

Most Army ROTC programs conduct physical training (PT) only 3 days per week and no study has directly compared the effects of conducting PT 5 days per week on ACFT scores, ruck march performance, and aerobic capacity. Past research has indicated greater performance adaptations with a concurrent training program and some research has shown that current ROTC PT programs may not be optimal in physically preparing ROTC cadets. Purpose: To examine the effectiveness of a 5-day per week periodized tactical strength and conditioning program on ACFT scores, and aerobic capacity in Army ROTC cadets. Methods: Eight ROTC cadets from UNI volunteered to participate in the 7-week study. Baseline and post-intervention testing included the ACFT, body composition, 1-RM, and VO2max testing. The control group completed 3-days of physical training and the experimental group trained 5-days per week for 5-weeks

Year of Submission

2023

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Kinesiology

First Advisor

Terence Moriarty, Chair, Thesis Committee

Date Original

5-2023

Object Description

1 PDF file (viii, 55 pages)

Copyright

©2023 Cody Durbin

Recommended Citation

Durbin, Cody, "The Effect of a 5-Week Concurrent Training Program on ACFT Scores, Ruck March Times, and Aerobic Capacity in Army ROTC Cadets" (2023). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 1331.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/1331