What are the basic physical requirements for the Naval Academy?

I'm working on my fitness to apply to the Naval Academy and I want to make sure I'm hitting the right marks. What are the minimum physical standards or tests required for applicants?

Applicants to the U.S. Naval Academy are required to take the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) as part of their application. The CFA is a test of endurance, agility, and strength. It consists of six different events taken in the following order with specific periods of rest between each:

1. Basketball throw: While kneeling, you'll need to throw a basketball as far as possible. This event measures upper body strength and endurance.

2. Pull-ups (men) or flexed-arm hang (women): Men must complete as many pull-ups as possible without dropping from the bar. The body must be still and the chin must clear the bar on each rep. Women, on the other hand, hang from the bar with their chin above the bar level for as long as possible.

3. Shuttle run: This measures agility through a short sprint back and forth.

4. Sit-ups: In two minutes, you have to perform as many bent-knee sit-ups as possible.

5. Push-ups: In two minutes, complete as many complete push-ups as possible, maintaining good form.

6. One-mile run: This is a straight run and you should aim for the fastest time possible.

As you prepare, remember that the Academy is looking for candidates who exceed minimum standards and perform competitively in all areas. Thus, aim to perform in the high ranges of the standards, as merely meeting the minimums may not be sufficient in the competitive application process.