Title: Perfect Push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR) Estimated Time: 120 minutes Purpose: Increase Soldiers performance on the ACFT Context: The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a six-event test designed to measure the Soldiers total body fitness level. Unit leaders and commanders use the results of the testing to determine their unit’s physical fitness levels and training needs. The hand release push-up is the third event in the series and is the most technically skilled event featuring multiple points of performance and inspection. The ACFT is an entrance and service requirement for all Soldiers and must be taken and passed twice annually in order to remain qualified for continued service, military schooling, and other favorable actions. Overview: Physical Readiness Training (PRT) sessions are conducted on a regular basis throughout the Army and are designed and led by junior and senior leaders. PRT sessions improve Soldiers physical fitness levels and enhance physical readiness. Physical readiness is the Soldiers ability to meet the physical demands of combat, accomplish the mission and continue to fight and win our Nations wars. The Army Combat Fitness Test is the system of record that measures a Soldiers physical fitness level and is the gauge that leaders and unit commanders use to determine their units physical and training needs. Expected Outcomes: Soldiers and leaders will be able to demonstrate a deeper level of understanding for the purpose of the ACFT, they can describe what the hand release push-up is designed to measure, they can explain how AR/VR can improve performance, and they can design and incorporate the use of technology into a program that will enhance strength, endurance, and mobility, while simultaneously improve motor skills and muscle memory. Resources: Stop watch, AR/VR prototype, wearable sensors, video, audio, and still photo capabilities Facilities: Indoor gym Stakeholders: Regular Army (RA), Army National Guard (ARNG), and Army Reserve (AR)
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Title: Perfect Push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR) Estimated Time: 120 minutes Purpose: Increase Soldiers performance on the ACFT
Context: The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a six-event test designed to measure theSoldiers total body fitness level. Unit leaders and commanders use the results of the testing todetermine their unit’s physical fitness levels and training needs. The hand release push-up isthe third event in the series and is the most technically skilled event featuring multiple pointsof performance and inspection. The ACFT is an entrance and service requirement for allSoldiers and must be taken and passed twice annually in order to remain qualified forcontinued service, military schooling, and other favorable actions.
Overview: Physical Readiness Training (PRT) sessions are conducted on a regular basisthroughout the Army and are designed and led by junior and senior leaders. PRT sessionsimprove Soldiers physical fitness levels and enhance physical readiness. Physical readiness isthe Soldiers ability to meet the physical demands of combat, accomplish the mission andcontinue to fight and win our Nations wars. The Army Combat Fitness Test is the system ofrecord that measures a Soldiers physical fitness level and is the gauge that leaders and unitcommanders use to determine their units physical and training needs.Expected Outcomes: Soldiers and leaders will be able to demonstrate a deeper level ofunderstanding for the purpose of the ACFT, they can describe what the hand release push-up isdesigned to measure, they can explain how AR/VR can improve performance, and they candesign and incorporate the use of technology into a program that will enhance strength,endurance, and mobility, while simultaneously improve motor skills and muscle memory.
Resources: Stop watch, AR/VR prototype, wearable sensors, video, audio, and still photo capabilities Facilities: Indoor gymStakeholders: Regular Army (RA), Army National Guard (ARNG), and Army Reserve (AR)
Title: Perfect Push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR) Estimated Time: 120 minutes Purpose: Increase Soldiers performance on the ACFT, emphasis on the hand release push-up
Performance Problem: The average failure rate of the ACFT is 30% with 10% of those failures being directly related to the hand release push-up event. Soldiers on average incorrectly perform 5-10 push within the allotted two-minute time standard. In some cases, those incorrectly performed push-ups can be the difference between pass and failure. However, if Soldiers were able to correctly perform the hand release push-up 100% of the time it would drastically decrease the number ACFT failures and significantly increase the Soldiers performance on the ACFT and overall physical fitness level.
Proposed Instructional Solution: During this two-hour training session Soldiers will be instructed on the current established doctrine related to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). This instructional solution will be delivered in five parts: presentation, demonstration, practice, assessments, and debrief. The instruction will begin with a presentation of the ACFT, followed by an introduction to the testing procedures and scoring requirements. Next will be a demonstration of the hand release push-up without the use AR/VR, sequenced in after is instruction, demonstration, and practice with the addition of AR/VR as a training solution and performance enhancer. Finally, instruction will conclude with a debrief of the material covered, along with a question and answer session, and an After Action Review (AAR).
Major Objectives: At the end of this instruction Soldiers will be able to:• Describe the six-events of the ACFT• Identify pass and fail requirements IAW scoring scheme and by category• Explain and demonstrate movements 1-4 of the hand release push-up• Demonstrate use of AR/VR technology as a training aid to improve motor skills• Identify correct and incorrectly performed hand release push-ups
Title: Perfect Push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR) Estimated Time: 120 minutes Purpose: Increase Soldiers performance on the ACFT with emphasis on the hand release push-up
Description:• Introduction to the six-events performed during the ACFT• Frequency in testing / pass and fail chart• Real world application of the movement / points of performance• Increase motor skills and muscle memory / correctly performed repetitions• Physical Readiness Training sessions / field training and deployed environments
Performance Problem: The average failure rate of the ACFT is 30% with 10% of those failures being directly related to the hand release push-up event Instructional Solution: Teach Soldiers how to correctly perform the hand release push-up and increase performance through the use of AR/VR as an instructional aid
Flow of lesson:
•Introduction to the ACFT
•10 minutes
Presentation
•ACFT Requirements
•10 minutes
Presentation•Hand Release
Push-up•15 minutes
PresentationDemonstration
•AR/VR as a performance enhancer
•30 minutes
PresentationDemonstration
Practice•AR/VR practical
application•45 minutes
Assessment
•After Action Review
•10 minutes
Debrief
Course title: Perfect push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR)Activity Title: Introduction to the ACFT Estimated Time: 10 min
Instructional Activity Description:Unit leaders who serve as the primary trainers for their organization provide introduction information to their formations regarding the Army’s newest mandatory physical fitness test, the ACFT or Army Combat Fitness Test.
Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Soldiers can explain the purpose of the ACFT • Recall in sequence order the six-events for the ACFT
Resources Required: • ACFT IOC• FM 7-22• AR 350-1• Gym with video and audio capabilities
Notes: Unit leaders convey the Army message to those they lead and stress the importance of physical readiness program and testing evolution to keep pace with the demands of modern war. The ACFT validates Soldiers preparedness for combat, increases physical readiness, and provides leaders and commanders a matrix to measure their units physical fitness level and additional training needs.
Key learning outcomes:• Soldiers will be able to define the purpose of the ACFT • Describe test procedures• Identify the six-events associated with the ACFT
Key Content Points:The ACFT is broken down into six-events • 3RM Deadlift • Standing Power Throw• Hand Release Push-Up• Sprint, Drag, Carry• Leg Tuck• 2.0 – Mile Run
Course title: Perfect push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR)Activity Title: ACFT requirements Estimated Time: 10 min
Instructional Activity Description:Small unit leaders provide educational information to their Soldiers on the protocols, testing requirements, and standards of the ACFT. Specifications for organizational and institutional ACFT standards are explained in order to attain the key learning objectives and educate their organizations.
Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Properly identify pass and fail requirements by Military
Resources Required: • AR 350-1• FM 7-22• ACFT IOC• Gym with video and audio capabilities
Notes: Military leaders execute training sessions that highlight scoring criteria including minimum and maximum standards for the collective ACFT, and minimum and maximum repetitions and time standards for each event. All six-events of the ACFT must be completed in sequence and within designated timelines including required supporting equipment and prescribed military uniform.
Key learning outcomes:• Explain ACFT frequency requirements IAW governing
regulations• Identify minimum scoring standards for heavy, significant, and
moderate MOS’s• Recall passing scores for each event IAW ACFT scoring chart
Key Content Points:• Annual ACFT testing • Professional Military Education (PME) physical requirements• ACFT passing standards
Course title: Perfect push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR)Activity Title: Hand release push-up Estimated Time: 15 min
Instructional Activity Description:Unit leaders provide their Soldiers step-by-step instruction on the proper execution of the hand release push-up (HRP), including what the exercise measures, and describes the combat task associated with this muscle movement.
Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: Provide instruction on:• Muscle groups measured • Time standard during testing • Description of movements performed during the exercise
Resources Required: • ACFT IOC• FM 7-22• AR 350-1• Gym with video and audio capabilities
Notes: The purpose of this session is for unit leaders to improve Soldiers base of knowledge and understanding of the hand release push-up. They accomplish this through step-by-step instruction, demonstration, and training on each of the four points of performance or movements and real world combat application explanations.
Key learning outcomes:• Explain what the HRP is designed to measure• Identify points of performance • Describe combat related task
Key Content Points:• HRP performance procedures • Points of performance 1-4• Testing standards • Motor skill and muscle movement
Course title: Perfect push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR)Activity Title: How VR can be used improve performance Estimated Time: 30 min
Instructional Activity Description:Soldiers and leaders use AR/VR as an instructional aid to improve performance and enhance engagement while performing the hand release push-up.
Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Soldiers and leaders incorporate the use of VR to improved
performance and enhance motor skill and muscle memory• Apply AR/VR as a learning tool to enhance performance
Resources Required: • AR/VR equipment • Gym with video / audio capability • ACFT IOC
Notes: Leaders and Soldiers are divided into small groups and given 30 minutes session to conduct training and execution on the hand release push-up. The first 10 minute session is executed without the use of the AR/VR training aid. The second 20 minute session is executed with the assistance of the AR/VR training aid. During this session emphasis is placed on seeing and feeling the difference in execution with the AR/VR and without its assistance.
Key learning outcomes:• Soldiers and leaders are able to identify and incorporate the use
of AR/VR into their PRT sessions in preparation for the ACFT and the hand release push-up event
• Recognize key points of performance while conducting the hand release push-up
Key Content Points:• Explain the application of AR/VR as a training aid and learning
tool• Identify proper body position and alignment • Identify hand placement and arm movements during points of
performance 1-4• Evaluate correctly and incorrectly performed repetitions of the
Course title: Perfect push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR)Activity Title: Practical application (assessment) Estimated Time: 45 min
Instructional Activity Description:Unit leaders and Soldiers are given two assessments during this session:• 20 question check on learning quiz• AR/VR capabilities session
Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Soldiers will verify newly acquired skills and knowledge base
through practical application and written quiz• Re-training for incorrectly answer questions
Resources Required: • AR/VR equipment • Quiz sheets • Gym with video and audio capabilities • Stop watches • Clip boards
Notes: Soldiers and leaders are able to demonstrate proper use of the AR/VR equipment and create PRT and individual training session incorporating the training aid. In addition they can define the purpose of the ACFT, describe testing procedures, explain the hand release push-up, and select appropriate scoring schemes by category.
Key learning outcomes:• Soldiers recognize the purpose of the ACFT and what each
event is designed to measure• Leaders demonstrate technical knowledge required to employ
AR/VR equipment and attain best results with the training aid
Key Content Points:• Six-events of the ACFT• Minimums and maximum standards identified• AR/VR capabilities • Practical use of AR/VR in PRT sessions, field training exercises,
and real world deployments and training rotations
Course title: Perfect push-up through Immersive Virtual Reality (PPIVR)Activity Title: Debrief and Summary. Estimated Time: 10 min
Instructional Activity Description:Summarize the training session and conduct a review of the following topics of instruction:• Purpose of the ACFT• Testing procedures• Hand release push-up• Incorporation of AR/VR to improve performance and
enhance motor skills and muscle memory
Activity Deliverables/Outcomes: • Unit leaders conduct after action review to inquire sustains and
improves related to training session• Inquire about AR/VR training and application ideas
Resources Required: • Gym with video and audio capabilities • AR/VR equipment • Smartphones and tablets
Notes: Unit knowledge and comprehension of the ACFT has increased and an application has been provided to enhance performance with specific focus on the hand release push-up. Soldiers recognize real world application of AR/VR products and the capabilities the equipment provides. They have identified sustains and improves for incorporating AR/VR into daily physical readiness training sessions as a collective unit or individual.
Key learning outcomes:• Soldiers can explain ACFT testing procedures and purpose of
the ACFT• Soldiers can correctly describe how to perform the hand release
push-up and use AR/VR capabilities as a training tool and enhancement aid
Key Content Points:• Hand release push-up• Incorporation of AR/VR as a training aid and performance
