The Air Force standards are consistent with guidelines established by medical organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Age Restrictions (AFI 34-266)

16 years of age and over
Unrestricted use of all FC facilities and equipment.  Need not be accompianed by a parent or legal guardian.

13 – 15 years of age
All cardiovascular and weight equipment, group exercise rooms:
Require interactive supervision* from an adult (parent, legal guardian, qualified fitness or youth program staff member or coach) at all times.
**Other activity areas (basketball court, racquetball courts, running track):
Parent or legal guardian must be in facility.

6 – 12 years of age
All cardiovascular and weight equipment, group exercise rooms:
Access to these areas prohibited.
***Other activity areas (basketball court, racquetball courts, running track):
Requires interactive supervision from an adult at all times.

Under 6 years of age
Not allowed in facility with the exception of those facilities providing a parent/child area (PCA) for supervised play and/or those children who are supervised spectators in sports or special event.

NOTES:
* Interactive supervision requires adult and child to participate in/perform activity together at all times.

** The AAP, ACSM, and NSCA recognize youth vary in emotional and physical levels of maturity. Youth typically need more gradual, carefully organized, and structured training programs than adults. Caution is required while supervising youth in these areas.