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Army Fitness Testing
What tests are performed?
Below are some examples of fitness tests performed around the world from different departments, as found on the internet or submitted by others. Please note that not all the table's details have been checked, and some may be out of date, but they may give you an idea of what tests are being or have been performed. If you have any examples you would like added to this list, please contact me.
Army
Canadian Forces |
The fitness test consists of a shuttle run, pushups, sit-ups and handgrip strength. Standards are based on age and gender. For example, a male under age 35 must do 19 pushups, while a woman under age 35 must do nine. Over 35 years of age, males must do 17 sit-ups, while females must do 12. See Canadian Forces testing Video information retrieved from Canadian Press Online, Nov 2007 |
US Army |
The United States Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) consists of the following three tests: see more details about the APFT |
New Zealand Army |
To obtain a G1 pass, NZ Army personnel are required to pass the following tests:
There are graduating scales working progressively downwards depending upon your age to gain a lesser G2 pass. |
Army Fitness Test External Links
Here are some web sites that have been found concerning recruiting and the fitness test requirements for different departments. If you know of a web page that I have not listed below that details job specific test requirements, or a link is not working, please contact me.
More information
- APFT general guidelines
- Other Forces pages: Navy, Air Force, Marines, Law Enforcement (Police), Fire Department
- general forces testing.
- See also the forces links page.
- videos of forces fitness testing
