NAPFA involves a series of five stations and a 1.6-km Walk-Run for primary school students in primary 4 and 6 only. All of the station tests are to be attempted on the same day, with the 1.6-km Walk-Run attempted within a 2 week window of each other. Should a student fail to complete the run/five stations within the 2-week window, the results will be void and student will need tore-take the entire NAPFA.
The test items are:
Performances are then compared to a chart and then graded from A to E for each test item. An A grade constitutes excellent performance and an E grade constitutes a pass. On the other hand, a F grade means the participant did not pass that test item.
The awards are:
The 'and' cannot be misinterpreted as an 'or'; no matter how high the candidate's other grades are, his/her award will be determined by his/her lowest grade.
For example, if someone scores five As and one F, that person will still fail his/her NAPFA test despite the fact that he/she performed excellently in all the other stations.
The test items are:
- Sit-ups: Maximum repetitions in one minute
- Standing Broad Jump: Better of two distances jumped
- Sit and Reach: Better of two attempts with floating zero points
- Inclined Pull-ups: Maximum repetitions in half-a-minute
- Shuttle Run: Faster of two 4×10 metre attempts
- 1.6-km Walk-Run: Minimum time on firm and level surface
Performances are then compared to a chart and then graded from A to E for each test item. An A grade constitutes excellent performance and an E grade constitutes a pass. On the other hand, a F grade means the participant did not pass that test item.
The awards are:
- Bronze Award Requirements
- Silver Award Requirements
- Gold Award Requirements
The 'and' cannot be misinterpreted as an 'or'; no matter how high the candidate's other grades are, his/her award will be determined by his/her lowest grade.
For example, if someone scores five As and one F, that person will still fail his/her NAPFA test despite the fact that he/she performed excellently in all the other stations.
SCHOOL PROTOCOL
The school takes the NAPFA Assessment as part of the summative assessment, which will contribute to the student's overall grade. As such, students will need to observe the protocol stated by the school. We adopt the MOE recommended guideline with regards to the 2 week window stated above.
Should a student not be able to attempt the NAPFA test, the school requires a medical certificate (MC), stating the reason and duration of exemption. For long term medical cases, the school will refer to the School Health Documentation.
Should a student not be able to attempt the NAPFA test, the school requires a medical certificate (MC), stating the reason and duration of exemption. For long term medical cases, the school will refer to the School Health Documentation.
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