PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL CARE
On Monday, Mr Chan was also briefed on how basic military training now involves data-driven, science-based approaches to strengthen the physical fitness and mental resilience of recruits.
The minister also observed how recruits use fitness wearables to monitor their physiological metrics, pursuing fitness outcomes based on their individual abilities.
Mr Chan also visited the Tekong Physiotherapy Centre, where he learnt more about the various injury management and prevention measures.
He noted that training is now more tailored to each recruit’s abilities and needs.
“In the past, when you do group training, you are training to the average of that whole group of soldiers,” explained Mr Chan.
“(With) the application of technology, we are now able to personalise the training. You know each and every soldier, what is their heart rate, how much effort they are exerting, whether they can go further, or they are at risk of overstraining themselves.
“All these will allow us to be much more intentional in the way we optimise the soldier’s performance.”
