Assessment practices in physical education have evolved considerably over recent decades, moving beyond traditional summative evaluations towards more dynamic and inclusive methods. Current approaches ...

In the eight months since the U.S. Army launched the Occupational Physical Assessment Test, recruiting officials now see the test as a critical tool that was missing from the way the service predicts ...

When you’re looking to increase the physical security of any type of commercial facility or building, the best way to start is by conducting a professional threat assessment. Keep reading to find out ...

This article provides the resources for the bedside caregiver to conduct a focused physical assessment of the infant with suspected sepsis. The importance of obtaining a complete history to identify ...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- On Tuesday, the Army began administering the Occupational Physical Assessment Test, or OPAT, to all recruits to assess their fitness for military occupational ...

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (March 8, 2016) – Maj. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser, commanding general, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training, discusses the occupational physical fitness test during a senior ...

The U.S. Army has launched a new physical fitness test designed to determine if new recruits and soldiers can meet the physical demands of certain jobs such as infantry and armor specialties. The ...

Sailors assigned to the amphibious command ship Blue Ridge perform planks during a physical readiness test at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Oct. 13, 2021. (MCSN Trinity Benjamin/Navy) The Navy has ...

July 2 (UPI) --U.S. Air Force personnel will choose from five alternatives for cardio and fitness assessments under a directive announced on Friday. They will select from the traditional 1.5-mile run, ...

The purpose of a systematic physical assessment in the newborn period is to examine for any anomalies, establish a baseline for observations and comparisons, and initiate referrals for continued care ...