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United States Air Force Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment
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About this exam
The United States Air Force Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) is a physical fitness test for applicants seeking admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy. It measures strength, power, agility, and endurance as part of a broader admissions review; it is not a written academic exam. The CFA includes a basketball throw from a kneeling position, pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang, a shuttle run, modified sit-ups, push-ups, and a one-mile run. Candidates should follow the official event order and administration rules.
CFA results are considered alongside academic preparation, leadership, medical qualification, and other parts of an applicant’s file. There is no single study syllabus: preparation means learning each event’s technique and rules, building fitness safely, and understanding how performance is evaluated. Review the current USAFA admissions instructions and official scoring standards, since requirements and guidance can change by application cycle. Timed, event-specific practice can help candidates pace themselves and identify weaker areas, but training should progress gradually rather than relying on last-minute workouts.
How to Prepare for the Air Force Academy CFA
- Review the current official CFA instructions, including the event sequence, equipment, administration rules, and scoring standards for your candidate category.
- Train each event specifically: practice the kneeling basketball throw technique, develop upper-body strength for the pull-up or flexed-arm hang and push-up, and include shuttle-run agility and one-mile endurance work.
- Use occasional timed practice sessions to check pacing and technique across the full sequence; record results, target weaker events, and increase training load gradually.
FAQ
Who has to take the Air Force Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment?
Applicants seeking admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy are generally required to complete the CFA as part of the admissions process. Check the current USAFA admissions instructions for requirements that apply to your application cycle and circumstances.
What events are on the Air Force Academy CFA?
The CFA has six events: a kneeling basketball throw, pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang, a shuttle run, modified sit-ups, push-ups, and a one-mile run. Candidates should use the official instructions for the required sequence and event procedures.
How should I prepare for the CFA, and is it a written test?
It is a physical fitness assessment, not a written test with academic subjects. Prepare by learning the event rules, practicing each movement with correct form, and building strength, agility, and endurance over time. Consult official USAFA guidance for current scoring information.