1. standing broad jump (for lower limb muscular power)
2. sit-and-reach (trunk flexibility, hip flexion and hamstring muscle strength)
3. 4x10m shuttle run (reflexes and speed)
4. bent knee sit-ups (abdominal muscular endurance and strength)
5. inclined flex-arm pull ups (upper limb muscular endurance and strength)
6. 1.6km run/walk (aerobic fitness and muscular endurance)

If your child attains a certain standard of fitness, he can get a bronze, silver or gold award, depending on level attained. Conversely, if he fails at any one of the stations, he will not qualify for any fitness award. This should also act as a wake-up call for you to monitor his level of fitness and to increase his involvement in sports and physical activity programmes. Sign him up for soccer lessons, or tennis. Encourage him to pick up a martial art skill such as tae-kwan-do. Or go jogging and swimming with him at least once a week.

You can also participate in the 'Sports for Life' programmes organized by the Singapore Sports Council. Participate in their monthly walk/runs, or take the NAPFA test yourself. You can also join ClubFITT, which provides gym facilities at very reasonable cost. This way, you can also be your child's partner in fitness.

You should also check to see if your child's poor performance is due to an obesity problem. If so, involve your child in healthy meal planning and food shopping. This way, he has a stake in what he eats. Cut back on fast foods, and be a positive role model for him. If healthy eating and regular exercise become family habits, then both parents and children will benefit from good weight-management skills.

By this time next year, both you and your child could be at a much higher level of fitness!