The schools claim they are unaware of it, but some students have
been cheating in their National Physical Fitness Award or Napfa
tests.
These students pay others to do it for them, and have gotten away
with it.
One former polytechnic student claimed he had accepted a 300 dollar
payment from his friend to do the test in his place so that the
latter need not undergo the Physical Training Phase in National
Service.
Schools however reiterated that the Napfa tests are done under the
watchful eye of two supervisors and a group of testers.
But students say it was easy to beat the system.
At least a silver grade is needed for the Napfa test for
individuals to be exempted from the PTP.
The PTP was extended from four to eight weeks this month to ensure
a more uniform level of fitness among recruits when they start
their Basic Military Training.
Read more of the story in tomorrow's edition of TODAY.
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