Looking to get in shape or just want a more consistent workout schedule? Students can sign up for the ROTC Physical Training program hosted here on the Hilltop.
Bradley’s ROTC is hosting the PT program through MS 150, a military physical conditioning course. It’s a zero credit-hour course and is available for ROTC students as well as non-ROTC students. The program is held in the Markin Recreational Center basement from 6 to 7 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The president of Bradley’s ROTC program Captain Levi Rognholt said they decided to open up their PT and enrolled a handful of non-ROTC students into the MS 150 course last spring.
“The semester was a success and the feedback from everyone was very positive, so we decided to continue to allow non-ROTC students to participate,” Rognholt said.
Participants in the PT program will complete a variety of workouts throughout the semester, including cardio-respiratory, muscular strength and endurance activities.
Workouts vary from each session to keep things interesting for participants. However, ROTC cadets are responsible for developing and running the daily workouts themselves, according to Rognholt.
Once a month, each participant, including non-ROTC cadets, can take the Army Physical Fitness Test. This test measures overall improvement during the course, and includes two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups and a two-mile run.
Junior mechanical engineering major John Sullivan is an ROTC student and has been a part of the PT program throughout his three years at Bradley.
“I like the program,” Sullivan said. “It’s a pretty close-knit group, and you can make great friends here.”
Students interested in enrolling in the ROTC PT program can enroll for the Spring 2016 semester. Sergeant First Class Thomas Keller, a 17-year Army veteran and Army Master Fitness Trainer, is the course instructor.
“It’s difficult getting up at four or five in the morning, but this program makes it worth it,” senior communications wellness major and ROTC member Maryanne Bartello said. “I look forward to it each morning.”
