Of course, prospects that successfully prove their physical fitness and eventually gain admissions are then required to maintain and improve upon their strength and agility as they work towards earning their degree and preparing for commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. To be considered an eligible candidate, applicants first must pass a medical exam and the Candidate Fitness Assessment comprised of six tasks including, a basketball throw, cadence pull-ups, a 40-yard shuttle run for time, abdominal crunches and push-ups (scored based on how many you can complete in two minutes), and a one-mile run for time. First, you have to be fit just to get in. Two facts ensure that West Point is and always will be one of our nation’s fittest colleges. These are the 50 fittest colleges of 2015.
What matters more than the points they earned, though, are the healthy and fit qualities that helped each college that made our list earn a top-50 spot out of nearly 150 schools that were originally considered. We know you can’t wait to find out if your school made the list, what newcomers clawed their way up into our ranks this year, and of course, which esteemed institution snagged the honor of being named the fittest college in America - so let’s get right down to business.
Our number one school racked-up 130 points and our number two school wasn’t too far behind with a total of 126 points. Once the above data is complied, we begin our scoring process, awarding factors that indicate a wholesome sense of health and wellbeing -such as quality of life, student happiness and participation in recreational activities (both varsity and club or intramural) - with the most weight. This year each college had the potential to earn a total of 175 points. From the quality of and enthusiasm for a school’s sports programs and its campus dining ratings, to the quality of health and safety on campus, we make sure to take their thoughts on all aspects of fitness, health and wellness into consideration. Next, we considered schools that have been noted for having the happiest students and for providing them with a great quality of life, excellent campus dining options and top-notch athletic facilities by The Princeton Review. And finally, through reviews and rating on Niche Colleges(formerly College Prowler) we weigh the opinions that matter most - the opinions of the students who currently call these campuses home. News and World Report’s “ Best Colleges Rankings.” Additionally, since 2014, we’ve made a point to include the nation’s top military colleges as well. Then we considered schools that currently hold a top 50 spot in U.S.
First we consulted our own lists of the top 50 fittest colleges from 2013 and 2014. There are countless esteemed schools to take into consideration, each with their own unique qualities and accolades, but at the end of the day, only 50 fit schools can earn a spot in our rankings. This year, we began with a preliminary list of 142 colleges compiled from a wide variety of sources. This is our third annual attempt to define the best of the best, which we openly admit is not an easy task.
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