Canada Fitness Testing – November 29, 2019

ALL CADETS

Canada Fitness Testing will take place at Maurice Lapointe Secondary School on November 29, 2019 1900hrs (7:00pm) – 2100hrs (9:00pm).

The November 29th Fitness Testing will ONLY be open to:

  • Level 1 cadets
  • Senior cadets that are applying to:
    • National Camps (Glider, Power, or International Exchange)
    • Senior Summer Camps (Aircraft Maintenance, Airport Operations, or Advanced Aerospace),
    • It is mandatory for cadets applying to the above camps to have current Canada Fitness Testing results for your application.
    • Priority will be given to those cadets who are applying to the above camps.

List of  selected cadets will be posted on Thursday, Nov 28 by 1700 

  • Level 2 cadet fitness test is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11 
  • Staff applicants will be given priority on the next scheduled fitness test, date TBC 
  • Reminder, Parade night on Nov. 27 is at Earl of March (see website for more details) 

sign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949ACAC2BA3F49-fitness12

One of the aims of the Canadian Cadet Movement is to promote physical fitness. At 872 Squadron, we conduct Fitness or Sports Night at least once a month (see calendar schedule for full details).

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. The Lord Strathcona Medal is also based on personal fitness, and requires Gold or Excellence in 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:

The overall incentive level is based on the level achieved in each section. The lowest incentive level of the push-ups, sit-ups, back saver sit and reach, and the shoulder stretch is dropped.

The overall incentive level is based on the lowest of the remaining four.

The levels are based on age and gender, and are rated as Participated, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Excellence.