Physical Fitness Test
Police Applicant Physical Fitness Test
The physical fitness test will consist of five exercises given on the same day at the Fayetteville Police Department. They will be administered, observed, and graded by Fayetteville Police Department fitness instructors. For testing, you will need to wear proper clothing, i.e. t-shirt/sweatshirt, shorts/sweats and comfortable running shoes. Prior to each individual exercise, the fitness instructor will provide information on the proper technique and explain the exercise with special instructions. Participants must complete and obtain a minimum score / maximum time on each exercise to pass the physical fitness test.
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Exercise |
Protocol for Testing |
Minimum Score |
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Bench Press |
Spotters will lift the weight from the rack and lower the barbell to the subject's chest. The subject will then bench press the weight. After the lift is complete, spotters will place the barbell on the rack. During the press, the subject's buttocks cannot raise off the bench and feet must remain on the floor or bench |
64 % of body weight |
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Push Up |
Subject's hands are positioned shoulder width apart on the ground with fingers pointing forward. Starting in the up position and keeping their back straight, the subject will lower their body to the floor until chest touches the instructor’s fist (a three inch sponge is used for females). The subjects will then return to the up position. This will count as one repetition. |
25 repetitions |
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Protocol for Testing |
Minimum Score |
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Leg Press |
Seated in a Universal Leg Press Machine with legs bent at a 70-degree angle, subject will extend legs pushing at least 125 percent of their body weight. |
125 % of body weight |
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Vertical Jump |
The subject will stand feet together below the vertical leap board. The subject will reach as high as possible with their inside arm marking the top of the reach. Then, leaving at least one foot stationary, leap as high as possible upwards and make a second mark. The distance between the two marks is the score and each participant is given three attempts. |
16 Inches |
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Protocol for Testing |
Minimum Score |
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1 Minute Sit-ups |
Lying on back, knees bent, heels flat on the floor, and fingers touching the head, the subject will perform a sit-up by coming to the up position making their elbows touch the tops of their knees. A partner will hold the subject’s feet securely to the ground. When the subject returns to the down position and their shoulder blades touch the floor, one repetition will be counted. |
29 repetitions in 1 minute |
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Protocol for Testing |
Maximum Time |
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1.5 Mile Run |
The 1.5 mile run will be conducted on a flat, measured track. |
16:29 minutes |
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Protocol for Testing |
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300 Meter Run |
The 300 meter run will be conducted on a flat, measured track |
71 seconds |