What is NAPFA?
The National Physical Fitness Assessment (NAPFA) test was introduced in Singapore schools in 1982 at the secondary and pre-university levels and in 1992 at the primary level. Since 1992, the percentage of students passing the NAPFA test has been used as an indicator of the fitness level of our student population. The design of the test items in the NAPFA test has evolved and the norms have been updated regularly.
In 2002, MOE collaborated with the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) to revise and update the set of NAPFA norms for both boys and girls. In particular, NAPFA norms in certain test items were revised to address the comparability between the performance of male and female students at the secondary level. The test items affected are the pull-up for boys, inclined pull-up for girls and the 2.4km run/walk for both.
Why is it important?
Students are required to attend the NAPFA test during their third year of studies in Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
The results of the NAPFA test will be reflected in the students' academic transcripts. The tests are conducted throughout the year and students can register for the test at the Student Development Section, Blk 16, #03-12.
A minimum of a silver grade allows Singaporean males who have reached the age of 18 to perform just two months of Basic Military Training (BMT) in their National Service period, instead of the usual three if the silver grade is not attained.
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For Individual Applications for NAPFA (IAN) and Second and Subsequent Attempt Applications (SSA), click here.
Test Stations
NAPFA involves a series of five stations and a 2.4km Walk/Run (1.5 mile Walk/Run). All of the station tests are attempted on the same day, with a 2-5 minute rest period permitted between stations.
The test items are:
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Sit-ups
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Maximum in one minute |
2.
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Standing Broad Jump
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Better of two distances |
3.
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Sit and Reach
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Better of two attempts with floating zero point |
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* Pull-ups
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Maximum in half-a-minute (>15) |
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* Inclined Pull-ups
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Maximum in half-a-minute (15 or lower) |
5.
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Shuttle Run
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Faster of two 4x10 metre attempts |
6.
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2.4km Walk/Run
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Minimum time on firm and level surface |
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NAPFA Scorechart
Performances are then compared to a chart and the grades from A to F for each test item. A constitutes excellent performance and E constitutes barely passing. An F grade is an alternate term that the participant has failed that section.
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