Fitness Test

FOUR-ITEM PHYSICAL FITNESS INVENTORY TEST

("PFIT")

SIT AND REACH TEST

This is a measure of the flexibility of the lower back and upper leg area. It is an important area for performing police tasks involving range of motion and is important in minimizing lower back problems. The score is the distance, in inches, reached on a yardstick.

ONE MINUTE SIT-UP TEST

This is a measure of the muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. It is an important area for performing police tasks that may involve the use of force. It is also important for maintaining good posture and minimizing lower back problems. The score is the number of correct sit-ups completed in one minute.

BENCH PRESS

This is a maximum weight pushed from the bench press position, measuring the amount of upper body force that can be generated. It is an important area for performing police tasks requiring upper body strength. The test will be conducted on a Universal DVR-Chest Press. The score is a ratio of weight pushed divided by body weight.

1.5 MILE RUN

This is a timed run to measure the heart and vascular systems’ capability to transport oxygen. It is an important area for performing police tasks involving stamina and endurance and to minimize the risk of cardiovascular problems. The score is in minutes and seconds.

APPLICANT PFIT STANDARDS

FEMALE STANDARDS

TEST	AGE
	20-29	30-39	40-49	50-59
Sit & Reach (measured in inches)	19.25	18.25	17.25	16.75
Sit-Ups (one minute)	32	25	20	14
Bench Press (% of total weight)	0.59	0.53	0.50	0.44
1.5 Mile Run	15:26	15:57	16:58	17:55

MALE STANDARDS

TEST	AGE
	20-29	30-39	40-49	50-59
Sit & Reach (measured in inches)	16.5	15.5	14.25	13.25
Sit-Ups (one minute)	38	35	29	24
Bench Press (% of total weight)	0.99	0.88	0.80	0.71
1.5 Mile Run	12:51	13:36	14:29	15:26

RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION

Applicants who successfully complete the Physical Fitness Inventory Test (PFIT), are immediately administered the online Recruitment Examination.

The Recruitment Exam is administered on the same day as the PFIT. The Merit Board will notify each applicant of their Recruitment Exam score via e-mail.

Applicants who meet the benchmark score on the Recruitment Exam are placed in the eligibility pool based on their Recruitment Exam score.

An optional study guide is available for purchase at the link below. Practice tests are also available for purchase. This material is not required to participate in the Recruitment Exam. Candidates will be required to take the "LST Exam".

LST Exam Study Materials