Physical training roles (Ground Forces)אשכול אימון גופני
What the Physical training roles (Ground Forces) role asks for, and what it holds
Physical training instructors in the Ground Forces promote sport, fitness and training in their unit.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 30 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Ground Forces
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Dapar
- 30 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 2 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Teaching3
- Maturity2
This is what the work of the role holds.
The instructors lead physical fitness and combat fitness sessions. They also organize sports events and sports days.
The role includes testing soldiers in physical training. It also includes giving lectures on various topics, such as proper nutrition.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1An opening lecture.
- 2Physical fitness tests, done as a beep test.
- 3A personal interview.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, followed by a course of 12 to 14 weeks.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country, including training bases, brigade training bases, battalions, brigades, divisions and special units.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Both men and women must pass a selection process.
- Candidates must bring a medical approval in the military format that allows taking part in the selection day. Without it, the candidate cannot take part in selection.
- For candidates who meet the requirements, the chance of placement is medium.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- During service, soldiers can earn a civilian gym instructor certification and take further professional courses, such as Pilates, kickboxing and spinning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Physical training roles (Ground Forces) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 30 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Physical training roles (Ground Forces)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Physical training roles (Ground Forces)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. An opening lecture. Physical fitness tests, done as a beep test. A personal interview.
What does the training for Physical training roles (Ground Forces) hold?
Basic training at level 02, followed by a course of 12 to 14 weeks.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Physical training roles (Ground Forces)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.