7 out of 10 males don't make fitness grade, face extra training for NS
By
Goh Yi Han
and
Yeo Sam Jo & Rachel Au-Yong
Republic poly student Christopher Ignatious Barley, 19, does the standing broad jump. Building lower limb strength is the key for this test. -- ST PHOTO: JOYCE FANG
MR THOMAS Quek, 21, thought his daily 24-lap swim was enough to keep him fit.
But the third-year
Republic Polytechnic student failed to attain a silver award at his National Physical Fitness Award (Napfa) test last October.
A poor 2.4km run timing pushed him into the bronze category - and into a club of young men who will begin National Service (NS) earlier than those who managed at least a silver.
Read the full story in today's edition of The Straits Times.
