Physical Fitness Assessment
Applicants must complete and pass all three physical assessment (PFA) events (situps, pushups and 1.5 mile run) during the same testing session based on the Cooper Standard 15th percentile to be considered for acceptance into the Tri-C Police Academy. If you are injured or recovering from an injury, you will not be tested and will need to schedule a date when you are completely recovered. To graduate from the Police Academy, cadets must exit at the 50th percentile.
Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research Standards
Men
|
Age |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 | 50-59 | ||||
|
Academy Entry at 15th percentile OPOTC at 50th percentile |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
|
Men – situps in one minute |
32 |
40 |
28 |
36 |
22 |
31 |
17 |
26 |
|
Men – pushups in one minute |
19 |
33 |
15 |
27 |
10 |
21 |
7 |
15 |
|
Men – 1.5 mile run |
14:34 |
11:58 |
15:13 |
12:25 |
15:58 |
13:11 |
17:38 |
14:33 |
Women
|
Age |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 | 50-59 | ||||
|
Academy Entry at 15th percentile OPOTC at 50th percentile |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
|
Women – situps in one minute |
23 | 35 | 18 | 27 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 17 |
|
Women – pushups in one minute |
9 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 4 (modified) | 13 (modified) |
|
Women – 1.5 mile run |
17:49 | 14:07 | 18:37 | 14:34 | 19:32 | 15:24 | 21:31 | 17:13 |
Physical Fitness Assessment Dates
Registration is required. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Walk-ins are not accepted.
After the registration deadline, you will receive an e-mail with instructions regarding procedures, reporting time, etc.
|
Day |
Date |
Time |
Deadline to Register |
|
Sunday |
May 18 |
7:30 a.m. |
May 14 by 1 p.m. |
|
Saturday |
May 31 |
9 a.m. |
May 28 by 1 p.m. |
|
Saturday |
June 15 |
7:30 a.m. |
June 11 by 1 p.m. |
|
Wednesday |
June 25 |
9 a.m. |
June 20 by 1 p.m. |
|
Tuesday |
July 1 |
6 p.m. |
June 27 by 1 p.m. |
|
Sunday |
July 20 |
7:30 a.m. |
July 16 by 1 p.m. |
Need help getting ready for the Physical Fitness Assessment?
Check out the Boot Camp for Public Safety class!
Cost
The cost of the Physical Fitness Assessment is $25 (non-refundable). Using the orange Register for PFA Date Now button, choose the date you would like to complete the assessment. Payment is due at the time of registration. Applicants who don’t pass the initial assessment may retake the assessment at an additional cost.
Location
You will receive an email two days before your scheduled Physical Fitness Assessment with directions on where to meet.