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