presented by: Marine Corps Force Fitness Division & Semper Fit and Recreation
This brief is intended to provide an overview of the Marine Corps Physical Fitness program and some of the major changes to date. Additionally, it will cover future initiatives that are being taken to professionalize the way in which the Marine Corps approaches physical fitness, and continues to embrace the athletic warrior mindset. The information presented will benefit all Marines, but in particular Commanders, Operations Officers and Operations Chiefs who want to better understand the program and the methodology to the approach. Semper Fit provides the Marine Corps with a comprehensive fitness, recreation, sports, and health promotion program. This program provides commanders with the combined arms team of fitness experts, health educators, and sports and recreation professionals that encourage and support healthy lifestyles which result in increased lethality and operational readiness.