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 | ||||
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Academy Entry at 15th percentile OPOTC at 50th percentile |
Entry | Exit | Entry | Exit | Entry | Exit | Entry | Exit |
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Men – situps in one minute |
32 | 40 | 28 | 36 | 22 | 31 | 17 | 26 |
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Men – pushups in one minute |
19 | 33 | 15 | 27 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 15 |
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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 |
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Women – situps in one minute |
23 | 35 | 18 | 27 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 17 |
|
Women – pushups in one minute |
9 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 75 | 11 | 4 (modified) |
13 (modified) |
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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. You must sign up two business days prior to your test date. Class size is limited to 40 participants. Walk-ins are not accepted. Applicants must be at the public safety training center 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time or they will not be able to take the assessment that day. After you have registered for the Physical Fitness Assessment, you will receive an e-mail with instructions regarding procedures, reporting time, etc.
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Day |
Date |
Time |
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Sunday |
Sept. 22 |
0730 |
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Wednesday |
Oct. 9 |
0900 |
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Wednesday |
Nov. 6 |
0800 |
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Saturday |
Nov. 16 |
1100 |
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Wednesday |
Dec. 4 |
0900 |
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Saturday |
Dec. 7 |
1100 |
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.