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Royal Marines Fitness Tests
RM Advanced Personal Fitness Assessment Sit-ups
SITS UPS
1 The individual lies in a supine position on a mat with his knees bent and feet flat on
the floor not more than 8 cm apart. The arms are folded across the chest with the
fingertips, placed in the depression above the clavicle, close to the shoulder and
must be maintained in this position throughout the duration of the assessment. The
scorer holds the performer’s feet in place. On Command “Standby, 3 – 2 – 1”,
‘beep’ the sit-up is initiated by curling the upper body to the vertical position, and
then returning to the starting position in time for the next ‘beep’. The shoulder
blades are to touch the floor on each downward movement. The maximum number
of repetitions is 85, achieved at 2-second intervals or until the performer can no
longer continue due to the onset of fatigue. There are no rest periods allowed
during the assessment.
Equipment
2 The following equipment is required:
Safety
a. Gymnasium Mats.
b. RM APFA audiotape or CD and player.
c. Stopwatch and whistle.
d. Sit up procedural brief.
e. Result sheets.
3 The Conducting Officer is to ensure the following safety procedures are adhered to
at all times.
a. Individuals are not allowed to bounce their back off the ground in order to
gain momentum or an unfair advantage.
b. The floor, ground or deck is to be covered with a suitable padded surface
(gym mat) to reduce stress on the spine.
c. To minimise stress on the back of the neck, individuals are to ensure that the
head is held in a neutral position throughout the test.
d. Ensure that performer’s feet are secured and do not leave the ground.
Supervision
4 The following personnel are required to administer the assessment:
a. Conducting Officer (RM PTI 1or PT&SO).
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