Physical fitness is a vital part of life for every military member, including Air Force ROTC cadets. To maintain readiness and promote a healthy lifestyle, cadets are required to participate in two physical training (PT) sessions each week.
Our cadet-led physical training program is designed to be both challenging and enjoyable, helping each cadet improve their personal fitness and prepare for the mandatory Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), which must be passed each semester to remain in the program.
Training activities may include:
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running
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stretching and calisthenics
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swimming
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basketball, soccer, and volleyball
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weight training and more
Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)
Cadets must complete a PFA once per semester. The assessment evaluates performance in four areas:
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aerobic endurance – 1.5-mile run
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body composition – abdominal circumference measurement
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upper body strength – 1-minute push-up count
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core strength – 1-minute sit-up count
Scores in each category are combined to produce a composite score. A minimum score of 75 is required to pass the PFA.
In addition to the PFA, cadets must meet Body Mass Index (BMI) standards to reach major program milestones and remain eligible for progression within AFROTC.
Want to calculate your fitness score? Check out the official Air Force score sheets here (FITNESS CHARTS), straight from AFI36-2905.