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United States Naval Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment
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About this exam
The United States Naval Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) is a physical fitness test for candidates applying to the U.S. Naval Academy. It helps admissions officials assess a candidate’s strength, speed, endurance, and overall physical readiness for the demands of academy life. The CFA is one part of a broader application that can include academic records, leadership experience, medical qualification, and other requirements; a strong result alone does not guarantee an appointment. Candidates should follow the current Naval Academy admissions instructions for eligibility and submission requirements.
The CFA consists of six events: basketball throw, pull-ups or flexed-arm hang, shuttle run, abdominal crunches, push-ups, and a one-mile run. Candidates complete the events in the prescribed order and must follow the official testing procedures, including instructions for timing, rest, and measurement. Preparation means more than running: candidates should review the event standards and build throwing technique, upper- and lower-body strength, agility, core endurance, and aerobic fitness. Practice under test-like conditions, but allow time for recovery and check current official guidance for cycle-specific details.
How to prepare for the Naval Academy CFA
- Review the current U.S. Naval Academy CFA instructions for event order, required technique, equipment, timing, and who may administer the assessment.
- Train each event specifically: practice the basketball throw and shuttle-run turns, build pull-up or flexed-arm-hang and push-up strength, and develop crunch and one-mile endurance.
- Run occasional full, correctly ordered practice assessments to learn pacing and transitions; record results, target weaker events, and schedule recovery instead of testing all-out every day.
FAQ
Who has to take the Naval Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment?
Applicants to the U.S. Naval Academy generally need to complete the CFA as part of the admissions process. Check the current admissions instructions for submission requirements and guidance on any individual circumstances.
What events are on the USNA CFA, and in what order?
The CFA has six events: basketball throw, pull-ups or flexed-arm hang, shuttle run, abdominal crunches, push-ups, and a one-mile run. They are completed in the prescribed order under standardized procedures; consult the current official instructions for details.
How should I prepare for the Naval Academy CFA?
Build fitness across all six events rather than focusing only on running or strength. Learn the required techniques, practice event-specific pacing, and occasionally rehearse the full assessment in order. Use current Naval Academy guidance for standards and testing procedures.