CY 101: Physical Training ("PT")

Physical Training, or PT, is an important part of Unity Rally and all City Year service days. It gets the entire corps and staff, as well as any guests we may have, on the same page. It gets our minds and bodies ready for a powerful day of service. PT engages the community by making people ask, “What are you doing?”

PT includes traditional moves like jumping jacks and stretches, as well as City Year-created moves like Philly’s Own Rocky Jacks or Foot Fires.

PT is always on the City Year program, whether it’s at a Service Day, an annual celebratory dinner, Opening Day, or Unity Rally.

When used at major events with guests, PT is first demonstrated by the corps members that make up the PT Crew. The PT Crew is a well-trained, elite PT force that can powerfully lead the corps and their guests through any exercise regimen. Getting PT-certified (knowing all the exercises, all the calls and responses, and the ready positions for all the exercises) is a key part of Basic Training Academy.