What Does the Merchant Marine Academy Physical Fitness Test Include?

I know the Merchant Marine Academy requires a physical fitness test as part of their admissions process. Does anyone have details on what exercises or requirements are included? I want to start preparing early to meet the standards.

The Merchant Marine Academy has a Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) which is a test designed to evaluate your physical readiness to undergo the military training program at the academy. To adequately prepare for the test, you should be aware of the specific components involved.

Here are the six elements of the CFA, each of which is scored:

1. Basketball Throw: This test measures upper body strength and is performed from a kneeling position.

2. Pull-ups/Flexed Arm Hang: Male candidates must do pull-ups while female candidates have the option of doing pull-ups or a flexed arm hang. This event measures upper body strength and endurance.

3. Shuttle Run: This is a short sprint that measures agility.

4. Crunches: Candidates perform as many abdominal crunches as possible in 2 minutes. This tests core strength.

5. Push-ups: Candidates perform as many push-ups as they can within 2 minutes. This measures upper body strength and endurance.

6. One-Mile Run: This event measures your aerobic fitness.

All candidates are expected to exceed the minimum scores for each event. Being well-practiced in these exercises before your test is absolutely essential. Incrementally increasing the intensity of your training should help you to reach the desired physical fitness level. Good luck!