PERSONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM The  purpose  of  this  program  is  to  promote  the personal  development  of  Navy  members  in  order  to contribute   to   their   self-satisfaction,   morale,   and quality of life. It also benefits the quality of the Navy and   the   American   society.   The   program   focuses internally  on  Navy  personnel  and,  where  feasible, externally  on  our  nation’s  school  age  population, pre-school through twelfth grade. The four principal goals   of   the   Personal   Excellence   Program   are education,  health/fitness,  citizenship,  and  the  Navy Personal Excellence Partnership Program. Personal  excellence  is  the  achievement  of  an individual’s   highest   potential   in   education, health/fitness,  and  citizenship.  The  acquisition  of knowledge and skills, health habits, and basic personal values can best be promoted in service to others in the community. That is as true for Navy personnel as it is for young people in the United States who are the focus of the Navy Personal Excellence Partnership Program. Education Education has a twofold definition. In relation to Navy personnel, it consists of the multiple avenues for personal  intellectual  growth  and  achievement.  It includes  programs  to  improve  basic  competencies under the Navy Skill Enhancement Program (SEP). In relation  to  external  partnerships,  education  refers  to subjects,  such  as  reading,  writing,  English,  foreign languages, math, science, computer skills, geography, history, humanities, social studies, and knowledge of other cultures. Health/Fitness Health  promotion  programs  are  those  activities that  promote  a  healthy  lifestyle.  These  programs include physical fitness, sports, nutrition, weight/body fat management, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, smoking prevention or cessation, stress management, back  injury  prevention,  and  high  blood  pressure screening and control. The Navy Personal Excellence Partnership Program addresses these topics as well as personal   safety   in   the   use   of   car   restraints   and motorcycle helmets. Citizenship This   personal   excellence   goal   addresses   the development of core values. They are the fundamental qualities of morally and socially responsible members of American society, including the Navy person and his or her family. The focus of the citizenship aspect of the Personal Excellence Program is on the following core values: ·   Integrity—honesty, honor, and responsibility ·   Professionalism—competence,  teamwork,  and loyalty ·   Tradition—concern   for   people,   patriotism, courage, and personal values The   citizenship   focus   of   the   Navy   Personnel Excellence  Partnership  Program  cultivates  the  same values  but  concentrates  on  their  effect  on  American society. Additionally, this program highlights personal responsibility  for  one’s  actions,  justice,  compassion, respect for self and others, and community service. Navy Personal Excellence Partnership Program This   aspect   of   the   personal   excellence   effort functions   externally   within   the   community.   It   is   a collaborative  effort  among  Navy  commands,  public and/or   private   sector   organizations,   and   schools   or youth  organizations.  The  intent  is  to  obtain  and  pool resources   and   volunteers   for   the   purpose   of strengthening   the   personal   excellence   of   American youth.   The   long-term   goal   of   this   program   is   to promote a sense of self-worth and to reinforce in young people   the   knowledge,   traits,   attitudes,   and   skills essential   for   responsible   citizenship   and   effective participation in the American work force. 3-3 Q1. The purpose of quality of life programs is to promote effective use of human resources. 1. True 2. False REVIEW QUESTION Q2. The Personal Excellence Program focuses externally on our nation’s schools through what grade? 1. 12th 2. 8th 3. 6th 4. 4th REVIEW QUESTIONS