These “check” lifts will be used to check for proper lifting form. You will squat down, grasp the bar and complete a set of 2 practice deadlifts. Beginning with an unloaded bar or a loaded bar with less than 40 pounds. The purpose of the Strength Deadlift is to assess lower-body strength. The throw is measured to the nearest ten centimeters from the wall to where the ball contacts the ground. After the practice throws, you will perform three maximal effort throws. The distance of your throw will be measured from the restraining line to the spot the ball lands. Do not throw the medicine ball like shooting a basketball. To maximize the distance of the throw, you may lean backwards and forwards at the waist and follow through by flexing your wrists. You will pause briefly, then push-throw the medicine ball upwards and away from you at a 45-degree angle. On the command, “GO,” bring the medicine ball to your chest with your elbows comfortably at your sides. You will hold the medicine ball with two hands. Your feet will be behind the restraining line. During the test, you will sit on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front of you resting on the ground. The purpose of the Seated Power Throw is to assess upper-body power. The jump is scored to the nearest centimeter from the heel closest to the take-off line. You may perform two sub-maximal practice jumps followed by three maximum effort jumps. If you fall backwards or forwards, you will repeat the jump. After landing if you move your feet you may be asked to repeat the jump. The jump begins by moving both arms forward and backward (arm counter-movements) while bending at the knees and hips. You are allowed to rock on your toes and heels, but your feet cannot leave the ground before the jump. You will jump as far as possible with a two-foot take-off and landing. You will stand behind the take-off line with your feet parallel and shoulder-width apart. The purpose of the Standing Long Jump is to assess lower-body power. To receive a qualifying score at each category level, individuals must follow proper testing protocols and meet required distances and/or quantities for each test event. Scores are categorized at three levels from highest to lowest: heavy (black), significant (gray) and moderate (gold). Individuals are graded against established standards for each of the four OPAT test events and scored according to the weight, distance, or number of intervals required to pass each test event. As an assessment, the OPAT measures physical capacity in the three major areas of physical readiness: upper- and lower-body power, lower-body strength, and aerobic endurance. UPDATED OCTOBER 2021 – The Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) is a battery of four events used to assess a recruit’s capabilities to engage in physically demanding Army training.
0 kommentar(er)
