Cadet Fitness Requirements

Every applicant must prove that he or she has the physical ability to succeed at the Air Force Academy. This video explains the six fitness tests that one must pass and how to administer them in order to apply, because in the Air Force, fitness is truly a lifelong endeavor.

[Spartan]

When I saw basketball throw, I thought they meant shooting hoops XD

[jakesimpson]

Guys, piece of advice from a candidate for the class of 2024: START I procrastinated my training thinking, nah I’m good, I got this. Clearly I didn’t. My first CFA went poorly because I only trained for about 2-3 week, and it wasn’t proper training. Luckily, I got to retake it this past Sunday. Between my first and second takes, I had one month to train. I worked my ass off with a trainer and boosted my push ups by nearly 30, my pull ups by 3, my mile run by 22 seconds, and my crunches by 25. Start training either with a trainer or using videos and other advice from an adult who knows what they’re doing AT LEAST 2 months from the date you must take the test. I was able to surpass the goal on 5/6 of the sections on my second try, but with more time could’ve easily maxed a few of them. Start working early so you can make your application look as good as possible. I’ll edit this comment if I get a nomination/appointment, should know within the next two months :) Edit: received a congressional and senator nomination. Will most likely hear about appointment in March!

[basedmale]

I got the intelligence to get in now just the physical part. Mainly the shuttle runs basketball through and pull ups

[alexpaige]

I have a lot to work on, but I will work very hard over the next year and a half

[kathleen-wwcx]

POV I have my test in 30 minutes and I’m trying to not panic 😀

[realgoodscoobysnacks]

In order to qualify for admission to the Service Academies, you must take the CFA...You should strive to meet or exceed the average... Below-average performance may be disqualifying. 81 sit-ups, 12 pull-ups, and a 6:30 mile? To qualify for PJ and CCT (not exactly office jobs) requires a min of 10 pull-ups as part of the PAST. Also the PAST requires a run of roughly what works out be a 6:30 mile. So I guess being Albert Einstein isn't enough for the USAFA. You must be Jason Bourne with a Fields Medal

[programmingcafe]

I’m so glad I can rest during the pushups lol, I thought we had to do it all in a row without stopping

[nien]

Well, I got a lot of work to do. But, I'm ready for the challenge.

[masonburgess]

I feel like this is the one thing that's going to keep me out of my dream college and career.

[calireece]

An awesome opportunity like no other, I have a few months until my PT Test but I will always strive for excellence!

[hardyjaw]

My CFA was awesome. This did mine this year 2019

[ZacharyHarpel]

Doing my CFA in about two weeks. I think I'll be able to pass. Like everyone else is saying, biggest advice is to start training early. When I started training, I couldn't get the averages on ANYTHING. Now, a couple months in to training, I can surpass almost every one. Also, do at least one mock test. Doing these back-to-back makes a negative difference on your scores because you're worn out by the last couple events.

[alexgrucza]

I have 4-5 years to practice but I have a lot of work

[TheGreatMinecraftBeast]

Just curious. Does anyone know why all the service academies make fitness standards harder than standard enlisted boot camp? The Marine Corps for example have way lower standards compared to all of the academies...

[kalvus]

Noooo I can’t do 5 pull ups for the life of me let alone 12

[emtheplatypus]

I want to get into the USAFA when I graduate, and I’m currently a sophomore in high school. Here’s the issue: I’ve never done a sport in my life and I really want to get into shape so I might be able to get into this academy. Can someone PLEASE give me idea to get fit in two years? I’m not overweight but I can guarantee I have no body strength

[heatherlory]

Basketball throw will be the easiest part for me since I play water polo.

Ps: the air force pfp is for the congresswomen to see when she reads my emails 😉

[thegodseeker]

I can do pretty much everything here beyond the expected goals… except the sit-ups. I have a protruding tailbone, so I cannot do sit-ups on a hard surface. My best in two minutes is ten.

[davywavy]

i wanted to join the marines but they dont have waivers for asthma

[bauerj]

My biggest question is the basketball throw. I have seen it in many videos, including one in which the guy claimed to have personally talked to the test creator, and in most, using the overhand 'grenade throw' is allowable, but in some of the comments, people claim otherwise.