Physical Fitness Test Standards

Specifications & Standards For Fitness Testing

Minimum Scores for Employment as a Police Officer using the 40th percentile of Cooper Standards

Male Candidates

MALE Age
 Sit-ups   
300 Meter Sprint
Push-ups
Run 
 
(1 minute)
(seconds)
(1 minute)
 
20-29 38  59 29 12:38
30-39 35 59 24 13.04
40-49 29 72 18 13:49
50-59 24 83 13 15:03
60-69 19 n/a 10 16:46

Female Candidates

Female
Sit-ups
 300 Meter Sprint
 Push-ups
Run
 
(1 minute)
(seconds)
(1 minute)
  
20-29 32 71 15 14:50
30-39 25 79 11 15:38
40-49 20 94 9 16:21
50-59 14 n/a 7 18:07
60-69 6 n/a n/a 20:06

 

Sit-Ups

This is a measure of the muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles and core area.  Sit-ups are done with bent legs and hands alongside the ears.  The score is the number of correctly performed sit-ups in one minute.

300 Meter Run

This is a measure of anaerobic power and sprinting ability.  The test is conducted on a suitable running surface/track.  The score is measured in the number of seconds necessary to complete the 300-meter distance.

Push-Ups

This is a measure of absolute strength of the muscles of the upper body.  Push-ups start in the up position (flat back and arms fully extended.)  The candidate lowers their body to approximately four inches from the ground without touching/bending their knees.  Without touching knees, the candidate then fully extends arms into the up position.  The score is the number of correctly performed push-ups in one minute.

1.5 Mile Run

This is a measure of the cardiovascular capability of the runner.  The test is conducted on a suitable oval running track.  The score is the minutes and seconds necessary to complete the 1.5 mile run. 

 

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