Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Overview

Military.com | By Stew Smith

The Navy Physical Readiness Test consists of push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups), and either running or swimming. In basic training, swimming is not an option. All boot camp recruits are measured by performing push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups) and running 1 1/2 miles.

Navy Physical Readiness Test Breakdown

1.5-Mile Run

Event consists of running 1.5 miles as quickly as possible. Any combination of running or walking is allowed to complete event.

Curl-ups

Your score is based on how many curl-ups you can do correctly in two minutes. Resting is permitted.

Push-ups

Your score is determined by how may push-ups you can complete in two minutes. Resting is permitted, but only in the up position.

PRT Scoring

The Navy PFT score is found by averaging the scores of the three fitness events.

For example, let's say a 25-year-old female does 91 curl-ups (sit ups), 26 push-ups, and completes the 1.5-mile run in 15:23. This is worth 85 points for the curl-ups, 65 points for the push-ups, and 55 points for the running event.

To find the average, we...

1) Add the Scores Together (85 65 55 = 205)

2) Then Divide by 3 (205/3 = 68)

This sailor would receive a PRT score of 68, which we can see on the below chart is categorized as "Good (Medium)."

To graduate boot camp, a sailor needs an overall category of "Good (Low)," which means their average in three events must be 60 points or greater.

After boot camp, to pass the periodic Navy fitness test, a sailor needs to be in the Satisfactory (Medium) category, or above, which means they must have an average score of at least 50.

Points Assignment Are:

Category	Level	Points
Outstanding	High	100
Outstanding	Medium	95
Outstanding	Low	90
Excellent	High	85
Excellent	Medium	80
Excellent	Low	75
Good	High	70
Good	Medium	65
Good	Low	60
Satisfactory	High	55
Satisfactory	Medium	50
Probationary		45

Basic Training Minimum Standard:	50
Navy PRT Minimum Standard:	50

Performance

Points	Curl-Ups	Category	Level
Outstanding	High	100	109
Outstanding	Medium	95	107
Outstanding	Low	90	102
Excellent	High	85	98
Excellent	Medium	80	93
Excellent	Low	75	90
Good	High	70	81
Good	Medium	65	71
Good	Low	60	62
Satisfactory	High	55	59
Satisfactory	Medium	50	54
Probationary		45	50

Performance

Push-Ups	1.5 Mile Run	Category	Level
Outstanding	High	92	8:15
Outstanding	Medium	91	8:45
Outstanding	Low	86	9:00
Excellent	High	82	9:15
Excellent	Medium	79	9:30
Excellent	Low	76	9:45
Good	High	68	10:00
Good	Medium	60	10:30
Good	Low	51	11:00
Satisfactory	High	49	12:00
Satisfactory	Medium	46	12:15
Probationary		42	12:30

This article should help many with finding the standards you should reach prior to joining the military. It is always recommended to never strive for the minimum physical standards when seeking a profession that requires a fit body to perhaps save your life or the lives of your comrades. If you are seeking to get back into shape and want to be as fit as one of the above military members, check with your doctor before starting any fitness program.

PT programs to train for the Navy PRT can be found at the following Military.com links:

Navy Fitness Requirements:

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Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. If you are interested in starting a workout program to create a healthy lifestyle - check out the Military.com Fitness eBook store and the Stew Smith article archive at Military.com. To contact Stew with your comments and questions, e-mail him at stew@stewsmith.com.

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