Physical Fitness Testing by the U.S. Air Force Academy, 1955-1981

Abstract

This report documents the histories of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and the Aerobics Run, as applied to USAF Academy Cadets, and the Physical Aptitude Exam (PAE) taken by Academy applicants, and briefly discusses the nature of Basic Cadet Training. Data concerning applicant practice of PAE events are presented. A reference bibliography of USAFA reports about the PFT and PAE is included. The report of a working group, which recommended changes to USAFA physical fitness testing procedures, is appended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA134524

Entities

People

  • James C Miller
  • Kory G. Cornum
  • Robert D. Shadduck

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Body Weight
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science
  • Education
  • Information Science
  • Physical Fitness
  • Psychological Tests
  • Service Academies
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.