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Minister for Manpower and Second Minister
for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen launched the IPPT Preparatory Training (IPT)
programme for NSmen during his visit to the Bedok Fitness Conditioning
Centre this evening (26 Oct 2006). |
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The IPT is a voluntary programme designed to
help NSmen prepare for their annual Individual Physical Proficiency Test
(IPPT). It is part of the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) continued
efforts to improve the physical fitness of NSmen. |
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The IPT consists of ten sessions, lasting
three hours each, spread over five weeks. NSmen can take their IPPT
during the eighth session. If they pass the test, they will qualify for
the IPPT Monetary Award pegged to the results that they achieve. |
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Fitness specialists will be on hand to
impart the proper training techniques to improve performance on each of
the IPPT stations. |
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The IPT training programmes have also been
differentiated to address the particular areas where NSmen may need help
in improving their levels of physical fitness. Participants can also
attend talks on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and receive advice on
proper diet and nutrition. |
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The IPT will be recorded as a voluntary
training activity and NSmen who successfully complete the programme will
be exempted from attending Remedial Training. |
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The SAF believes that participation in the
voluntary IPT is a sign of the NSmen's personal commitment to improving
their fitness levels and the programme will equip them with the proper
techniques so that they can train effectively on their own to pass the
IPPT. |
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More..... (Factsheet) |
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Source:
www.mindef.gov.sg Media
Release 26 Oct 2006 |
Programme to help NSmen prepare for
IPPT
