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Physical Fitness and Military Training
27:11 - 31:12 (04:01)
The long jump, shuttle run, and softball throw are physical tests that prepare young people for military training by gauging their abilities to run through jungles and throw grenades.
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The speaker questions the efficacy of traditional fitness testing methods in schools and the lack of implementation.
27:11 - 28:50 (01:39)
fitness testing
Summary
The speaker questions the efficacy of traditional fitness testing methods in schools and the lack of implementation.
ChapterPhysical Fitness and Military Training
EpisodeThe President's Physical Fitness Test
PodcastMaintenance Phase
School sports like the long jump and softball throw were originally created for a military reason, allowing the government to know how far kids could throw grenades or run through jungles during invasions.
28:50 - 31:12 (02:21)
Military
Summary
School sports like the long jump and softball throw were originally created for a military reason, allowing the government to know how far kids could throw grenades or run through jungles during invasions.