Kirill Micallef Stafrace
Maltese Olympic Committee, Malta
Title: Caring for the health and fitness in the disciplined forces
Biography
Biography: Kirill Micallef Stafrace
Abstract
Caring for the health and fitness in the disciplined forces entails a multi-disciplinary approach involving the integrated work programmes of specialized professionals including: physical performance, health promotion, sports and exercise medicine, psychological services as well as nutrition and dietetics. The following objectives are the mainstay of the programme: To improve the health and wellbeing of personnel; to improve the physical and psychological performance of personnel; to improve the nutritional intake and body composition of personnel; to reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries and the time taken to return to full fitness among personnel; to improve the psychological wellbeing and mental skills of personnel; and to apply best management practices to the development of operations and processes. An initial pilot study involving certain sections of the police force, civil protection and correctional services will be followed by a thorough audit that will lead to on the field implementation programmes that will target all objectives.