CADET FITNESS ASSESSMENT
Components, Standards and Audio files
A high standard of physical fitness is a requirement for many advanced training courses and exchanges. To safely and effectively complete training, it is important that cadets be fit and healthy. Before applying for certain courses and exchanges, cadets may be required to achieve a certain level on the Cadet Fitness Assessment. Awards like the Perron Award and The Lord Strathcona Medal are also based on personal fitness, and requiring Gold or Excellence in the Cadet Fitness Assessment
CADET FITNESS ASSESSMENT:
The CFA is composed of five evaluations, which are designed to evaluate cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility. These tests include:
- 20 meter shuttle run test (cardiovascular) (Not required for 2022 CFA)
- push-ups (muscular strength)
- curl-ups (core strength)
- back saver sit and reach (flexibility)
- shoulder stretch (flexibility)
Note: the backsaver and shoulder reaches are per side (left vs right)
Note: the above are links to youtube videos showing each exercise
PUSH UP
BEEP TEST
Click the below to play the Beep test audio recording. Listen to the instructions carefully.
For sake of ease, the file can be downloaded.
PARTIAL CURL UP BEEP TEST
Click the below to play the Beep test audio recording. Listen to the instructions carefully.
For sake of ease, the file can be downloaded.
SHUTTLE RUN
BEEP TEST
Click the below to play the Beep test audio recording. Listen to the instructions carefully.
For sake of ease, the file can be downloaded.