One of the aims of the Canadian Cadet Movement is to promote physical fitness.
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.
Cadet Fitness Assessment(CFA):
Four levels may be achieved. These include Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Excellence. Criteria for each level differs according to age and gender.
The CFA is composed of five evaluations, which are designed to evaluate cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility.
These tests include:
CRITERIA FOR FITNESS LEVELS
Whichever level is achieved after the 20 meter shuttle run, dictates the highest level that can be achieved overall. If the other tests are included the lowest score is dropped, and not included in the overall score.
The levels are based on age and gender, and are rated as Participated, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Excellence.
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.
Cadet Fitness Assessment(CFA):
Four levels may be achieved. These include Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Excellence. Criteria for each level differs according to age and gender.
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)
- push-ups (muscular strength)
- sit-ups (muscular strength)
- back saver sit and reach (flexibility)
- shoulder stretch (flexibility)
CRITERIA FOR FITNESS LEVELS
Whichever level is achieved after the 20 meter shuttle run, dictates the highest level that can be achieved overall. If the other tests are included the lowest score is dropped, and not included in the overall score.
The levels are based on age and gender, and are rated as Participated, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Excellence.