PT not emphasized at academy?

<p>Just wondering. I always thought that the academies had mandatory morning PT sessions. But according to a couple people I talked to, thats not true. I wasnt exactly sure if they were "correct" and I am actually quite shocked to hear that. Can any alumni explain?</p>

<p>Why? Don't you want to get a Hugh Jass? ;)</p>

<p>There is no mandatory PT in the morning at USNA after Plebe Summer.</p>

<p>Each afternoon, you are expected to take part in some kind of sports activity, be it varsity, intramural (inter-company), or otherwise (powerlifting).</p>

<p>That said, it is surprisingly easy to get out of shape and fail the PRT's. Ask me how I know. :(</p>

<p>If you fail, you go on remedial PT until you pass, which is daily PT in the afternoon.</p>

<p>I would have hated it, but I do wish that PT had been stressed more vigorously. It's a Navy-wide problem, I'm afraid.</p>

<p>That said, any mid can work out (run, lift, swim, whatever) anytime he can find time, so there is no excuse, really.</p>

<p>remedial PT goes at around 5am
not fun</p>

<p>Wow. They used to do it in the afternoons back in my day.</p>

<p>Ask me how I know! :(</p>

<p>0500 is one hell of an incentive NOT to be on it! :eek:</p>

<p>Hey, does anyone know how many miles and the pace we should be able to run at for plebe summer?</p>

<p>I heard from a West Point sophomore (female) last week 5 miles at an 8 minute pace</p>

<p>Do you know anything about the navy plebe summer? I have received an appointment and was curious. Thanks!</p>

<p>There is a ton of info on that subject...just wander around the board a little. Congratulations and good luck.</p>

<p>For Plebe Summer, be able to run at least 3 miles at an 8-minute pace without stopping or dying when you finish.</p>