And now, to add to the pressure, from April 2011 individuals will have to pass the test within nine months of leaving NS rather than 12 months they've had before. The test consists of sit-ups, a shuttle run, a standing broad jump, chin-ups and a 2.4-kilometer run. Full story
OPINION: Life as a Singapore male is tough - Charlene Fang
CNNGo.com, 12 Oct 2010
Not only do men between the ages of 18 and 21 have to undergo mandatory National Service (NS) for a two-year period, they also have to pass an annual fitness test, the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT), after they leave National Service. If they fail, they have to undergo Remedial Training (RT) sessions.
And now, to add to the pressure, from April 2011 individuals will have to pass the test within nine months of leaving NS rather than 12 months they've had before. The test consists of sit-ups, a shuttle run, a standing broad jump, chin-ups and a 2.4-kilometer run. Full story
And now, to add to the pressure, from April 2011 individuals will have to pass the test within nine months of leaving NS rather than 12 months they've had before. The test consists of sit-ups, a shuttle run, a standing broad jump, chin-ups and a 2.4-kilometer run. Full story
