PT & PFT
When can PT be held?
M/W/F mornings
M/TH/F afternoons
T/F: PT will be hard
True
What is mental resiliency?
Finding your mind within the world
What should you ask yourself when making new goals?
What would achieving this gain me?
What year was Texas A&M founded?
1876
T/F: You will be given time during PT to hydrate
True
What is not proper hydration for PT?
Energy drinks, alcohol, and carbonated drinks
How can you help manage your emotions, self-acceptance, and self-esteem?
Talk with those around you
You might be going through the same thing as someone else
Where can a closed door point you to?
A better opportunity in the future
How many Aggies are Medal of Honor recipients?
8
What are common PT exercises? (List 3)
Answers include:
Burpees, Pushups, Sprints, Squats, Planks, Pullups
What is the purpose of diagnostic height and weight?
To identify cadets who may need guidance with weight management and/or nutrition
Who should you make an effort to get to know, and why?
your buddies, because you will be with them for the next 4 years
What is spiritual resiliency?
How you stick to your morals, faith, and goals when faced with adversity
What are the 3 hallmarks of an Aggie Bandsmen?
Dignity, Self Discipline, Enduring Pride
When must cadets pass the PFT by?
By the end of their first spring semester
What kind of habit are required for good physical resilience?
Balanced Habits (to include sleep hygiene and nutrition)
What helps keep your mind in a secure place?
Tracking grades
What should you do when something goes against something you believe?
Speak up
What year was the band founded?
1894
What are the requirements to max the PFT for both genders?
Male/Female
Pushups: 71/42
Plank: 4:20
Run: 8:50/10:00
Is struggling with a workout an excuse to stop or give up?
No, but if you do need medical attention, speak up
How are physical and mental resiliency related?
Achieving physical goals improve mental focus; good mental focus helps with building physicality
What should you ask yourself when making a decision?
Am I honoring my last name, Cadet Oath, and the moral of my buddies?
What are the 3 main points in the definition of resiliency?
Adaptability
Being able to bounce back from setbacks
Being able to thrive in the face of challenges and uncertainties