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The National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA) is a standard physical fitness test for Singaporeans as part of Singapore's Sports For Life programme. NAPFA was launched in January 1982 as a standardised assessment of overall fitness for the general population.
The Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) is a standard physical fitness test used by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Police Force (SPF) [1] and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) [2] to test the basic components of physical fitness and motor skills of their members.
The Trim and Fit (TAF) programme was a weight loss programme that targeted child obesity in Singapore schools between 1992 and 2007. Introduced by the Ministry of Education, schoolchildren under the programme were educated on nutrition, calorie control, and participated in intense physical exercise and activities.
The scheme gives awards for a variety of physical tests for endurance, cardiovascular fitness and strength, including a medium-distance run of 1.6 or 2.4 kilometres for primary and secondary students respectively, and the results are reflected in each student's report book. As such, although gaining an award is not mandatory, students are often ...
The National Physical Fitness Award/Assessment (NAPFA) test for students was introduced and the test was later adapted by the Singapore Armed Forces as the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT). Lau was appointed to the Singapore National Olympic Council in 1995 and took over from S S Dhillon as secretary general in 1996. [3]
The Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF) is an international non-profit "umbrella organization" active in over 40 countries and was founded in 1990s. It is self-described as "the largest fitness industry organisation in the world" and "the largest instructor certification agency in the world".
Physical education in Singapore (1 C) Professional sports leagues in Singapore (7 P) S. ... National Physical Fitness Award; O. OCBC Cycle; R. Raffles Cup; S. Silat ...
Physical fitness is achieved through exercise, among other factors.Photo shows Rich Froning Jr., four-time winner of "Fittest Man on Earth" title.. Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities.