Undergraduate Calendar 2011-2012

Athletic Department

Programmes

Physical Education Programme
RMCPPT and CF Expres Testing
Varsity Programme
Intramural Sports Programme
Recreational Programme

Physical Education Programme

The aim of the Physical Education Programme is to:

  • develop a basic knowledge of physical education theory and philosophy;
  • develop physical fitness through a programme of strenuous physical activities;
  • develop sports skills and introduce the fundamentals of team play as commonly practiced by members of the Canadian Forces (CF);
  • develop skills in lifetime sports which have both a social and a fitness value;
  • develop leadership and organizational abilities through opportunities in various team and individual activities; and
  • award military and/or civilian recognized qualifications.

Officer cadets participate in two consecutive compulsory 50 min periods. The Physical Education Programme is divided in two folds:

  • the development and maintenance of a high level of physical fitness which will enable all officer cadets to attain the required standard on the Royal Military College physical fitness test; and
  • the development of officer cadets who are knowledgeable and experienced in fitness training methods, who are capable of performing a variety of sports skills and military activities, and who have the ability to organize and administer athletic events.

Physical fitness testing takes place three times a year i.e. during the Fall, Winter and Spring trimesters.

RMCCPPT and CF Expres Testing

RMCCPPT - Royal Military College Personal Physical Test

To meet the Athletic component requirement students must successfully complete one RMCCPPT in third and fourth year. Successful completion of RMCCPPT in first and second year is expected. However, if unsuccessful in these first two years, officer cadets must show sufficient progress in physical fitness level as deemed by administrative review. Further, every officer cadet must pass or reach exemption on the Canadian Forces (CF) EXPRES test in accordance with CF policy.

The RMCCPPT is composed of 5 items, the 20-meter shuttle run (20MSR), push-ups, sit-ups, an agility run and a standing long jump. Each item is scored on 100 points for a total of 500 points.

All officer cadets are required to attain a the RMCC minimum standard which is a total of 250 points and pass each item of the physical evaluation. 50 points is the minimum required to pass the 20MSR and 35 points is the minimum for each of the four others items.

Officer cadets who do not reach the minimum standards or have had medical restrictions for the RMCCPPT are given a second chance with a retest. If they fail a second time, they are placed in the Supplementary Physical Training (SPT) Programme where they are lead in supervised physical training sessions by the Supplementary Physical Training Coordinator.

Officer cadets who do not meet the Minimum Physical Fitness Standard (MPFS) at the end of the school year will default to the process outlined in DAOD 5023-2. After a twelve-week training period officer cadets will be given the opportunity to make another attempt at the test as arranged by the Evaluation Coordinator (most likely during the in-clearance schedule at the end of August of that calendar year).

Varsity Programme

The aim of the varsity programme is to achieve competitive excellence. This will mean different things to different sports; however, the aim in general is that:

  • RMCC become a highly respected opponent in terms of competitive challenge and sportsmanship;
  • RMCC is the smallest university member of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) with a student population of 900 officer-cadets in the undergraduate programme. It has to overcome a talent deficit through recruiting, outstanding preparation and performance;
  • provide an opportunity for students to participate in organized, highly-skilled and competitive athletics;
  • instill, through the demands of training and competition, self-discipline, the desire to excel and willingness to compete in a team effort;
  • create a college "esprit de corps;"
  • provide an opportunity for interaction with other contemporary university athletes thereby bringing RMCC into the focus of the civilian community;
  • improve physical fitness; and
  • provide leadership opportunities.

The Royal Military College of Canada offers an extensive varsity sports programme for students capable of participating at a higher skill level.

RMCC competes as a member of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) in the following events: basketball (men and women), cross-country/track (men and women), fencing (men and women), hockey (men), rugby (men), soccer (men and women) and volleyball (men and women).

The taekwondo team competes at local, provincial and national levels.

The varsity programme is an extension of the physical education programme and thus contributes to the achievement of the overall aim by instilling a high degree of self-discipline, the desire to excel, and the willingness to sacrifice personal interest for coordinated team effort. The Varsity Programme also provides an opportunity for involvement with contemporary university students, thereby bringing the Royal Military College of Canada into the focus of the civilian community.

Intramural Sports Programme

The Intramural Sports Programme has a two-fold purpose.

  • First, it provides each cadet with the opportunity to develop sports skills and apply the principles, which are taught in the Physical Education Programme.
  • Second, it provides each cadet with the opportunity to compete in a variety of team sports on a weekly basis.

The Intramural Sports Programme is composed of sports leagues within the college, where each squadron forms teams to compete. The programme is compulsory for cadets who are not varsity athletes.

The fall term Intramural Sports Programme offers leagues such as soccer, hockey, ultimate, handball, water polo and ball hockey. Included in the winter term Competitive Intramural Sports Programme are basketball, dodgeball, water polo, hockey, and ball hockey.

The programme is organized on a seasonal basis. The fall programme runs from October to the end of November, and the winter programme runs from January to the end of March. Responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the programme is given to the cadets themselves under the supervision of the Recreational and Intramural Manager, thus affording them an opportunity to develop qualities of leadership. In addition to playing, cadets are expected to learn and carry out the duties of team captains, game officials, and league convenors.

Officer cadets are assessed on every phase of the programme and the cumulative assessment becomes part of their personal service file.

All officer cadets must participate in the Cadet Wing Sports Days which include Tabloids, the Harrier cross- country race and Winter Sports Day. The Wing tournaments normally offer activities such as flag football, Ball  hockey, soccer, ultimate and beach volleyball.

Recreational Programme

The aim of the RMCC Recreational Programme is to:

  • provide leadership opportunities;
  • leisure activities of choice;
  • develop social skills and self-fulfilment; and
  • promote active and healthy living.

The RMCC Recreational programme consists of clubs that are organized around different recreational activities that include group and individual sports and hobbies. All students and staff at RMCC are permitted and encouraged to participate in the Recreational Programme. The list of clubs is subject to change depending on the interest: Arts, Astronomy, Broomball, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cycling, Debating, Fish and Game, Golf, Judo, Juggling, Outdoor, Paintball, Photo, Power Flying, Sailing, Racket, Social Dance, Stage Band, Théatre, Triathlon, Video Editing, War Games, Waterpolo, Windsurfing and Women's Rugby.