DPE TESTING OFFICE

The Department of Physical Education Testing Office administers physical fitness tests to the Corps of Cadets which are designed to support the mission of the United States Military Academy and the Department of Physical Education by:

a. Periodically evaluating cadet's physical fitness level throughout the academic year.

b. Motivating each cadet toward attaining and maintaining the high state of physical fitness required of an officer in the United States Army through increased emphasis on assessment and individual responsibility as the cadet progresses from the Fourth Class to the First Class year.

Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The APFT is the United States Military Academy's primary physical fitness test. The APFT is a three event, cumulative score test, which includes push-ups (2 minute time limit, designed to measure upperbody strength/endurance), sit-ups (2 minute time limit, designed to measure abdominal strength/endurance), and a 2 mile run (designed to measure cardio-respiratory endurance). Cadets must score a minimum of 60 points on each APFT event and a minimum cumulative score of 180 points to pass the APFT. The Testing Office administers the APFT to all First Class cadets once a semester.

Indoor Obstacle Course Test (IOCT). The IOCT consists of 10 obstacles and a run administered in Hayes Gym.

The IOCT will be administered to Second Class cadets each Academic Year. Fourth Class cadets will take the IOCT during their Military Movement class.

SET THE STANDARD ....MAINTAIN THE STANDARD

The Army Physical Fitness Test

The Push-up

The Sit-up

The Two Mile Run

The Indoor Obstacle Course Test