What are your thoughts on sports for PT?

I think they should be authorized either bi-weekly or monthly only because of the risk of injury. I feel like they do raise moral and even unit cohesion. My unit plays platoon vs platoon and it is usually good friendly competition. 

I think sports PT is as important as anything when it comes to morale. As long as it is controlled and is not abused I think it is a great way to break up the schedule and allow the Soldier to have fun and be competitive.<div><br></div>

I like it, especially when its plt on plt. Yes, there is a chance that people might get injured, but that's life.

This SPC's morale seemed pretty high so I'd say it's ok to do occasionally.

*I don't lose* lol

Anyone can be injured at anytime. I don't believe we should cancel it just because someone was injured.

I'm a firm believer in sports pt. It helps build morale and unit cohesion instead of the dreaded company run where you're expected to be motivated. Our unit over the holiday block leave played ultimate football against the other transportation company and we had a lot of fun

I think that organized sports should be incorporated into a unit's fitness program. It breaks up the monotony of repetitive PT sessions and, if done correctly, enhances esprit de corps in the unit.

Yes in most units there is a problem with doing sports for PT.&nbsp; It is hard to think outside of the box as well as in regimented PT there is a lot less chance for injuries to your troops.&nbsp; Now I believe there can and should be a balance.&nbsp; Sports should be allowed we are a group of very competitive individuals we need healthy competition&nbsp; &nbsp;as well and sports for PT can achieve that as well as build unit moral.&nbsp;

Depends on your definition of "sport". I think we can all agree that running is a "sport"! I know, I know that's not what you want to hear. This has always been my outlook..... Set a goal for everyone in the platoon, company etc. to meet a certain PT score (270 maybe, and not necessarily 90 in each event), once that has been achieved then reward that element with maybe once a month or week "sports". There is nothing I hated more than seeing a platoon playing football, and most of the people not really putting in much effort. A week later being one of the graders for a company PT test and seeing a handfull of Soldiers from that platoon failing their APFT, and some of them in multiple events. If one can't even do the bare minimum for the APFT, then why should they be rewarded with "sports"?

I love sports for PT! Although it's not usually authorized, It is ALWAYS a more enjoyable way to get out, break a sweat, and team build.&nbsp;<br>Although the risk of injury is a little bit higher, It increases morale and helps improve a sense of camaraderie. From the bottom, whenever we know we will be doing sports for PT it is always something we look forward to and can get excited about.&nbsp;<br><br>

once a week does not hurt anything, actually it is more of a moral boost. injuries happen anywhere, whle working, running and step in hole, pull muscles, etc.