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NAPFA Standards
The National Physical Fitness Award Scheme (NAPFA) is a mandatory physical fitness test for primary schools. It involves:
- Sit-ups
- Standing Broad Jump
- Sit and Reach
- Inclined Pull-ups
- Shuttle Run
- 1.6-km Walk-Run
All five stations and the 1.6-km Walk-Run should be attempted on the same day, with a 2 to 5 minute rest period permitted between stations.
Awards
Every student's performance is compared to a chart and are graded from A to F for each test item. An A grade constitutes excellent performance and an E grade constitutes barely passing. On the other hand, an F grade is an alternate term that the participant has failed that test item.
To achieve the Bronze Award, the student must attain:
- At least an E grade performance in all 6 test items AND
- A total of 6 or more points
To achieve the Silver Award, the student must attain:
- At least a D grade performance in all 6 test items AND
- A total of 15 or more points
To achieve the Gold Award, the student must attain:
- At least a C grade performance in all 6 test items AND
- A total of 21 or more points