WHO CAN ADMINISTER THE CFA?
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1. FOR THE EXAMINER The Candidate Fitness Assessment was developed to gt Physical Education Teachers measure and evaluate a candidate s potential to successfully 7 E l engage the physical program at the United States Service gt Military Academy Liaison Officers Academies The CFA consists of six physical and motor fitness events that are designed to measure muscular strength and gt Military Officers or Noncommissioned Officers endurance cardio respiratory endurance power balance and agility When administered together as a single battery these gt Professors of Military Science six test events help the Admissions Committee determine if a candidate possesses the stamina and movement skills required gt J ROTC Instructors to successfully complete the physical program and perform the duties required of commissioned officers in the uniformed services TABLE 1 MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE SCORES BY EVENT AND GENDER EVENTS BB THROW PULL UPS Saone MODIFIED SIT UPS 1 MILE RUN _ MALE ot s 78 a a a aa TABLE 2 AVERAGE PERFORMANCE SCORES BY EVENT AND GENDER FLEXED SHUTTLE EVENTS BB THROW PULL UPS ARM HANG L MODIFIED SIT UPS PUSHUPS 1 MILE RUN MALE et 9 w o 2 o w a tt et 1 http Admissions WestPoint edu FOR THE EXAMINER CONTINUED The six test events of the CFA are administered consecu tively with specified start finish and rest times Candidates should attempt to do their2. authorized to administer this CFA have read the CFA instructions watched the instructional video PLEASE NOTE If you received an email requesting that you conduct this CFA for a student please use the web link in that email to enter the test results If you do so you do not need to mail this sheet The video is available on the web at https www youtube com watch v AllZZ907QiQ Basketball Throw Attempt 1 Attempt 2 Attempt 3 Record the best of 3 attempts in feet Pull Ups Number of Repetitions Flexed Arm Hang Seconds Tenths Shuttle Run 2 round trips required per attempt Record the best of 2 attempts Seconds i Number of Repetitions tite Run Minutes Seconds TESTING SEQUENCE The test sequence will follow the order of the events listed below The order of events cannot be changed There are no exceptions to this sequence or timing EVENTS be TESTING TIME REST TOTAL TIME sate Rin omues umus omues ish C raros omues omru omues SOM _tieRin sons umconoeea Ur compes
3. best on all six events keeping in mind that the events are sequenced to produce a cumulative loading effect In other words after completing the first five events it is doubtful a candidate will score his her personal best on the 1 mile run This has been considered in the development of the scoring standards which will be used to evaluate performance in each of the six events Candidates raw scores will be converted to scale scores 0 100 points based upon their performances on each event The 100 point maximum scores by event and gender are listed in Table 1 below A candidate who achieves the 100 point level on any of the first five events should not attempt further repetitions as this will not improve his her score TEST ADMINISTRATION The CFA is an important component of the admissions process at each service academy and is used to determine if candidates can meet the physical rigors of military life The test must be administered properly and to standard to accurately reflect a candidate s physical and motor fitness and to be fair to all candidates The CFA must be administered according to the directions with strict adherence to the time schedule At the completion of each event the test administrator must record the event informa tion on the last page of these instructions At the completion of the test the administrator must complete the instructions provided in the correspondence sent by email By digitally signing the
4. number of repeti tions in less than two minutes 18 for men 7 for women give the command STOP and record the maximum score Otherwise at the end of two minutes give the command STOP and record the number of correctly executed repetitions FLEXED ARM HANG FEMALES The flexed arm hang is an alternative measure of muscular strength and endurance for women who are unable to execute one correct cadence pull up If a woman can successfully perform one correct cadence pull up it is to her advantage on the scoring scale to take the cadence pull up test The scale score 0 100 for one cadence pull up is higher than any length of flexed arm hang The candidate must gt Climb steps mount box platform or ladder or may be boosted up to the bar by an assistant until her chin is above the bar Figure 7 gt Mount the bar with a pronated grip back of the hands facing the candidate with chin parallel to the floor and above the bar gt Step off the platform gt Not swing kick or bicycle legs during the event gt Maintain a flexed arm posi tion with chin above the bar and the jaw line parallel to the ground through out the event Figure 8 Figure 7 The test administrator will gt Start the event at 5 minutes gt Give the command GO to start the event and the stop watch gt Monitor body position to ensure the chin remains above the bar and the jaw line is parallel to
5. the floor Record the score in seconds tenths of seconds SHUTTLE RUN The shuttle run measures the ability to move rapidly while changing directions which is an indicator of anaerobic power agility and quickness The candidate must gt Begin the test with his her entire body behind the start finish line Figure 9 gt On the command GO the candidate will sprint 30 feet to the turnaround line His her foot and hand must simultaneously touch the floor on or beyond the turn around line Figure 10 The candidate will then sprint back to the start finish line touch on or beyond the start finish line and turn sprinting back to the 30 foot line The candidate will touch on or beyond the turnaround line and then sprint back across the start finish line gt Execute two trials with a 1 minute rest between trials and record the best of the two trials on the form The test administrator will gt Start the event at 10 minutes gt Measure the shuttle run course of 30 from the baseline gt Give the command GO to start the event and start the stopwatch Monitor the candidate to ensure he she touches on or beyond the turnaround line and the start finish line with the hand and foot failure to do so termi nates the event gt Stop the watch when the candidate crosses start finish line on the second pass gt Record the best of the two trials in seconds tenths of seconds Figure 8 http Admissi
6. with a pointer yardstick for all hang period before giving the command GO three trials gt On the command gt Measure the perpendicular distance from the marked GO start the event point of impact to the throwing baseline Figure 4 When the candidate s chin rises above the bar and is parallel to the ground verbally announce the rep etition number e g THROW 1 2 3 The verbal repetition number is the candidate AK 0 start the downward gt Record the score to the nearest foot for the trial with the greatest distance movement When the candidate s arms are fully extended in a dead Figure 6 100 FT TAPE MEASURE 7 Figure 5 Figure 4 4 http Admissions WestPoint edu hang position give the command UP At the end of two minutes give the command STOP and record the number of correctly executed repetitions gt May steady the candidate when they are at the resting dead hang position by extending an arm bar in front of the candidate but must not be touching the candidate when he she is attempting a pull up gt Monitor each repetition to ensure the candidate s chin is parallel to the floor and over the bar in the up position and the arms are fully extended in the down position Repeat the repetition count for any pull up attempt that does not meet the standards e g 1 2 3 3 3 4 x gt Ifa candidate reaches the maximum
7. CANDIDATE FITNESS ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE ACADEMIES ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT Satisfactory completion of the Candidate Fitness Assessment CFA is one of the requirements for admission to the United States Military Air Force Naval and Merchant Marine academies The CFA is a test of strength agil ity soeed and endurance It is used to predict a candidate s aptitude for the physical program at the Service Academies The results of this test are very important in the overall assessment of your admissions file so you should become familiar with the six events in the CFA and practice The examina tion consists of the following events basketball throw from kneeling position cadence pull ups or the flexed arm hang women s option shuttle run modi fied sit ups push ups and a 1 mile run ADVICE TO THE CANDIDATE In order to qualify for admission to the service academies you must take the CFA You should remember that your score is a combination of your best efforts on each of the six events Strive for excellence and the highest possible score It is your responsibility to arrange for a qualified person to conduct your examination See the chart on this page that lists eligible CFA administrators You should enter the contact information for your tester online via your candidate portal Your test administrator will receive an email with a link to the site where he she will record your performance WHO CAN ADMINISTER THE CFA
8. EVENT OTHERWISE DO YOUR BEST ON EACH EVENT AFTER YOU COM PLETE EACH EVENT THE TEST ADMINISTRATOR WILL RECORD YOUR RAW SCORE IF AT ANY TIME YOU CANNOT CONTINUE TO MEET THE TIMED REQUIREMENTS THE TEST WILL BE TERMI NATED TESTING INSTRUCTIONS The following paragraphs describe the equipment facilities personnel instructions administration timing techniques and test administrator s duties for each event BASKETBALL THROW The basketball throw measures ability to generate shoulder girdle power and total body coordination and balance from a stationary position The candidate must gt Keep his her knees parallel to and behind the baseline Figure 2 The test sequence will follow the order of the events listed below The order of events cannot be changed There are no exceptions to this sequence or timing EVENTS TEST START TIME TESTING TIME REST TOTAL TIME Basketball Throw Shuttle Run 10 Minutes 2 Minutes S Minutes 15 Minutes Push Ups 20 Minutes 2 Minutes 8 Minutes 30 Minutes __One Mile Run 30 Minutes Until Completed Until Completed _ http Admission 3 s WestPoint edu CADENCE PULL UPS Cadence pull ups measure muscular strength and endur ance of the shoulder and back The candidate must Figure 3 gt Mount the bar with a pronated grip back of the hands facing the candidate with arms fully extended in a dead hang Figure 5 gt Not swing kick or bi
9. cycle legs during upward movement gt Raise the body until the jaw line is parallel to the ground and on the floor during the event May use a mat to and above the bar Figure 6 SoM TEES Return to a dead hang position to complete each repeti gt In an overhand throwing motion throw a men s basket tion ball as far as possible Figure 2 The non throwing hand may be used to steady the ball before throwing but only gt Execute each repetition in cadence command one hand can be used to throw the ball e g no two The test administrator will handed throws Figure 3 gt Not touch the floor beyond the baseline with any part of gt Before giving the command GO ensure the candi the body until the basketball has landed date s elbows are fully extended and shoulders are gt Execute three trials within a 2 minute time period relaxed in a dead hang lf a candidate needs to use The test administrator will a chair to grip the bar pull the chair away and take the time to ensure the candidate is in a straight armed relaxed shoulder dead hang before beginning Do not allow candidates to jump off the ground or a chair to gain gt Start the event at 5 minutes gt Extend the 100 tape measure the length of the testing area perpendicular to the throwing baseline gt Start the event at 0 minutes momentum for the first repetition Require a short dead gt Mark the point of impact
10. imum number of rep etitions in less than two minutes 75 for men 50 for women end the event and record the maximum score Otherwise at the end of two minutes give the command STOP and record the number of correctly executed repetitions 1 MILE RUN The 1 mile run measures aerobic capacity or the ability to use oxygen to do physical work The candidate must gt gt Assume a starting position behind the one mile start line Figure 17 On the command GO the candidate will run continu ously for one mile walking is allowed although strongly discouraged The test administrator will gt gt gt gt M Start the event at 30 minutes Certify the one mile run distance Give the command GO and start the stopwatch Monitor the candidate to make sure he she does not a Receive physical help during the event pushed pulled picked up or carried o Leave the designated running course for any reason Not permit pacing by another person Stop the watch as the candidate crosses the finish line and record the score in minutes seconds e g 5 32 http Admissions WestPoint edu CANDIDATE FITNESS ASSESSMENT Scoresheet Date Candidate s name Candidate ID CFA Administrator s name Administrator s signature TITLE L PE Teacher LJ J ROTC Instructor L USMA Field Rep LJ Military Officer NCO Please check one ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please initial each statement below certify that am
11. ion the buttocks stay in contact with the mat knees are bent approximately 90 degrees fingers remain in contact with shoulders elbows make contact with the mid thigh or higher and shoulder blades touch the floor mat gt Repeat the previous score count for any repetition that does not meet the criteria listed above e g 51 52 52 52 53 54 gt Terminate the modified sit up event if the candidate fails to continuously attempt to execute a repetition or rests in the down position gt At the 2 minute mark give the command STOP and record the number of correctly executed repetitions gt Ifa candidate reaches the maximum repetitions in less than 2 minutes 95 for men and women end the event and record the maximum score Otherwise at the end of 2 minutes give the command STOP and record the number of correctly executed repetitions PUSH UPS Push ups measure upper body muscular endurance The candidate must gt Assume a prone belly toward the ground position sup ported by one knee on a mat or floor Figure 14 http Admissions WestPoint edu Figure 14 Figure 15 gt On the command GET SET assume the front leaning rest position arms extended by placing your hands just outside the shoulders with fingers facing forward your feet may be together or up to 12 inches apart When viewed from the side your body will form a straight line from your shoulder
12. n strict professional standards EQUIPMENT The following list of equipment is required to administer the CFA e 1 sit up mat e 1 100 foot tape measure e 2 stop watches minutes seconds tenths e 1 regulation men s basketball e 1 pull up bar e 1 mile flat running surface Candidates should wear clothing and shoes that are appro priate for physical training such as shorts T shirts socks and Basketball Throw 100 Tape Measure Figure 1 Exit to Oval Track http Admissions WestPoint edu running shoes tennis basketball shoes are not recommended for the 1 mile run Any item that gives a candidate an unfair advantage is not permitted during the CFA Wearing devices such as weight belts or elastic bandages may or may not provide an advantage however for standardization purposes such addi tional equipment is not authorized unless prescribed by medical personnel The only exceptions are appropriate cold weather apparel while running outdoors TEST SITE From a conceptual standpoint the CFA is designed to be administered in two adjacent venues an indoor gymnasium and an outdoor track The gymnasium will be of sufficient size to permit testing the basketball throw The space needed is approxi mately 100 linear feet slightly longer than a regulation basketball court The pull up bar will be of sufficient height approximately 8 that the candidate s feet will not touch the floor at full exten
13. online form the test administrator is affirming the test was administered to standard and the scores accurately reflect the candidate s physical performance Practice tests are encouraged to familiarize the candidate with the pace and stamina required to complete the entire test battery However the officially reported score must come from a single test administration Thank you for your assistance in helping the service acad emies admissions offices obtain important test results that will help determine a candidate s qualification SUPPORT PERSONNEL Additional personnel will be needed to facilitate the admin istration of certain events in particular the basketball throw It may also be prudent to have control and or medical personnel on site during the test however they are not required At a minimum the test administrator will have an emergency action plan for getting medical help if needed DUTIES OF TEST PERSONNEL The test administrator will prepare the test site with the required equipment in advance of testing Figure 1 The test administrator and assistant s will have a printed copy of the event order instructions and will be totally familiar with all testing procedures and time limits The test administrator will announce the event instructions immediately before each event is per formed The test administrator will have a clipboard and an ink pen to record the results on the candidate s scorecard and must maintai
14. ons WestPoint edu MODIFIED SIT UPS The modified sit ups event measures abdominal core body muscular strength and endurance The candidate must gt Assume a supine back on floor bent knee position approximately 90 degree angle on a mat with arms crossed fingers extended and touching the top of the shoulder with shoulder blades touching the floor mat Figure 11 gt Upon the command GO flex from the hip raising the elbows so they touch the front midpoint or higher of the thigh with the fingertips staying in contact with the top of the shoulders at all times Figure 12 then recover by extending from the hip until the shoulder blades touch the floor mat gt Once the test begins candidates may only rest in the up position with fingertips in contact with the shoulders at all times The test administrator will gt Start the event at 15 minutes gt Monitor the start position to ensure the candidate s shoulder blades are touching the mat fingers are touch ing the shoulders knees are bent approximately 90 degrees and an assistant is properly holding the candi date s feet hands only on top of each ankle or foot gt Give the command GO and start the stopwatch for the 2 minute trial gt Verbally count one repetition each time the candidate s elbows touch the thigh e g 1 2 3 Figure 11 i 4 gt Monitor body position making sure during each repetit
15. s to your ankles Figure 15 On the command GO begin the push up event by bending your elbows and lowering your entire body as a single unit until your upper arms are at least parallel to the ground 90 degrees return to the starting position by extending your arms and raising your entire body as a single unit until your arms are fully extended Figure 16 May rest in the up position flexing or bowing the back as long as he she does not lift a hand foot off the floor or touch any other body part on the floor Must return to the straight body front leaning rest position before attempting another repetition The test administrator will gt Start the event at 20 minutes gt Give the command GO and start the stopwatch for the 2 minute trial gt Monitor each repetition making sure the body remains rigid in a generally straight line moving as a single unit The upper arm is parallel to the floor in the down position and the arms come to full extension in the up position Figure 17 Figure 16 Verbally count the repetition number each time the can didate returns to the up position Repeat the previous score for any repetition that does not meet the criteria listed above e g 1 2 2 2 3 4 Terminate the event if the candidate lifts a hand or foot off the ground or touches the ground with any body part other than hands and feet If a candidate reaches the max
16. sion The bar diameter will be no greater than 2 inches The test administrator will prearrange the first five events prior to the start of the testing The 1 mile run is the last event administered in the CFA Although it may be administered in an indoor gymnasium or Stadium an 8 minute time period has been allotted for transition to an outdoor track Regardless of the 1 mile run course the run ning surface will be flat and free of debris In either the indoor or outdoor facility it is imperative the 1 mile distance be measured accurately TEST PROCEDURES On test day the candidate should be encouraged to spend 20 30 minutes in active warm up and stretching prior to beginning the test The test battery must be completed according to the time line instructions and candidates are not permitted to warm up rest or practice other than during the time officially allotted The test administrator will read these instructions verbatim to the candidate YOU ARE ABOUT TO TAKE THE UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES CANDIDATE FITNESS ASSESSMENT THIS TEST WILL MEASURE YOUR MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE CAR CFA SEQUENCE AND TIMELINE DIO RESPIRATORY ENDURANCE AND MOTOR FIT NESS THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST WILL BE USED IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS AT EACH SERVICE ACADEMY BY DEMONSTRATING YOUR LEVEL OF PHYSICAL AND MOTOR FITNESS LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE TEST INSTRUCTIONS YOU MAY CEASE WORK WHEN YOU HAVE SCORED THE MAXIMUM FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL
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