How many sit-ups are required in the PFA?

• A. 20
• B. 15
• C. 25
• D. 30

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the PFA uses sit-ups to measure abdominal endurance, counting how many you can complete in a fixed time. For the RAAF PFA, twenty sit-ups in one minute is the minimum required to pass that portion. This threshold represents the baseline core endurance expected for entrants, enough to support the demands of training and operations. To count a rep, you must achieve a full range of motion within the time limit, so pace yourself and focus on consistent, controlled movements rather than rushing. While more than twenty is better, twenty is the standard pass mark for the sit-ups component.