Physical Fitness Test Description. The physical fitness test shall be comprised of the following components. The results of these tests shall be made available to the Employer. Employee Age: 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 1.5 mile run Male 12:51 13:36 14:29 15:26 Female 15:26 15:57 16:58 17:54 Push-ups (1 minute) Female 15 11 9 5 Female (modified) 23 19 13 12 • The body should be straight and the hands about shoulder width apart • The body should remain rigid throughout the down phase; with the chest coming to within 3 inches of the floor. (The tester can place a foam block on the floor beneath the participant’s chest) • From the down phase, the participant must return to the up position with the arms straight • The participant is only permitted to rest in the up position • The total number of push-ups which the participant performs in 1 minute are counted • Females may choose to use the modified push-up (knees on ground with feet up in the air) Sit-ups (1 minute) Female 32 25 20 14 • The participant lies on the back with the knees flexed at a right angle. The hands, with fingers interlocked, are placed at the back of the neck. • A partner sits on the participant’s insteps with his/her hands placed behind the subject’s calf muscles to keep the heels in contact with the floor • The participant sits up to touch the knees with the elbows • Without pause, the participant returns to the starting position just long enough for his/her head (not just shoulder blades) to touch the mat and immediately sits up again
Physical Fitness Test Description. The physical fitness test shall be comprised of the following components. The results of these tests shall be made available to the Employer. Employee Age: 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 1.5 mile run Male 12:51 13:36 14:29 15:26 Female 15:26 15:57 16:58 17:54 Push-ups (1 minute) Female 15 11 9 5 Female (modified) 23 19 13 12 • The body should be straight and the hands about shoulder width apart • The body should remain rigid throughout the down phase; with the chest coming to within 3 inches of the floor. (The tester can place a foam block on the floor beneath the participant’s chest) • From the down phase, the participant must return to the up position with the arms straight • The participant is only permitted to rest in the up position • The total number of push-ups which the participant performs in 1 minute are counted • Females may choose to use the modified push-up (knees on ground with feet up in the air) Sit-ups (1 minute) • The participant lies on the back with the knees flexed at a right angle. The hands, with fingers interlocked, are placed at the back of the neck. • A partner sits on the participant’s insteps with his/her hands placed behind the subject’s calf muscles to keep the heels in contact with the floor • The participant sits up to touch the knees with the elbows • Without pause, the participant returns to the starting position just long enough for his/her head (not just shoulder blades) to touch the mat and immediately sits up again A.8 Physical Fitness Test General Liability Waiver Form City of Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Police Department—Fitness Ability Test I hereby acknowledge that the format of the City of Xxxxxxxx Fitness Ability Test has been explained to me and I understand that the purpose of this test is to measure my fitness ability in my current position as a commissioned Police Officer for the City of Xxxxxxxx. I also acknowledge that participation in the Fitness Ability Test is totally voluntary and, while I may be permitted to participate in the test on compensable duty time, I am under no compulsion or directive to do so. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, I am fit to undertake the activities involved in the test and have no physical impairment or medical condition which would preclude my completion of the test. I have had the opportunity to consult my personal physician and have done so or chosen not to. I understand that the tests are strenuous and hold the potential for serious injury or death. I understand that I ma...
