Fitness

Cadet Fitness Assessment

All cadets must participate in the twice-per-year Cadet Fitness Assessment (CFA). This is held once at the start of the training year, and then again at the end of the training year. Participating in the CFA is a mandatory requirement of every Star Level, for rank promotions, attending expeditions, and summer training.

The Cadet Fitness Assessment helps the cadets track their personal fitness level, plan personal fitness programs and promote lifelong fitness.

There are three areas of fitness that are assessed: cardiovascular endurance; muscular strength; and muscular flexibility. This is tested with the:

• 20-metre shuttle run

• Curl-ups

• Push-ups

• Shoulder stretch

• Back-saver sit and reach

Cadet Fitness Assessment Incentive Program (i.e., badges)

The CFA Incentive Program allows cadets to see where they are physically, and encourages them to continue to work on their fitness. There are four incentive levels:

• Bronze

• Silver

• Gold

• Excellence

For each test, there are different thresholds for each incentive level. This is differs based on age and sex. The CFA is scored based on the lowest score from the 5 tests, after removing the lowest score from the four muscle-related tests.

• CFA Incentive Level Standards - Male

• CFA Incentive Level Standards - Female