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http://features.insing.com/feature/most-nsmen-in-their-30s-fail-annual-ippt/id-68493101/
As many as seven in 10 national servicemen (NSmen) in their 30s fail their annual Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT), and the rate further increases with age.
This was revealed by Edwin Ong, former head of physical training in the army, Channel NewsAsia reported.
Ong also said that of the five mandatory exercises done during the test, chin-ups, the standing broad jump and the 2.4km run pose the greatest difficulties. The other two exercises include the shuttle run and sit-ups.
He said it takes about an hour to go through all five IPPT “stations”, but it requires roughly six weeks to adequately prepare for them.
His comments come after the announcement last month by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen that IPPT would be made simpler and may include fewer test stations.
The Government has already proposed doubling the timeframe given to NSmen to pass their IPPT and to complete their remedial training for those who fail the test.
However, Ng told the media on 30 June that "simpler is not easier" because IPPT changes would be made "without diluting fitness standards".
Further details would be announced in the coming months, he added.
As many as seven in 10 national servicemen (NSmen) in their 30s fail their annual Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT), and the rate further increases with age.
This was revealed by Edwin Ong, former head of physical training in the army, Channel NewsAsia reported.
Ong also said that of the five mandatory exercises done during the test, chin-ups, the standing broad jump and the 2.4km run pose the greatest difficulties. The other two exercises include the shuttle run and sit-ups.
He said it takes about an hour to go through all five IPPT “stations”, but it requires roughly six weeks to adequately prepare for them.
His comments come after the announcement last month by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen that IPPT would be made simpler and may include fewer test stations.
The Government has already proposed doubling the timeframe given to NSmen to pass their IPPT and to complete their remedial training for those who fail the test.
However, Ng told the media on 30 June that "simpler is not easier" because IPPT changes would be made "without diluting fitness standards".
Further details would be announced in the coming months, he added.
