NAPFA Standards

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

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