Chapter 40 Physical Training Test LE (PDF)

CHAPTER 40 – PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST FOR TRANSFER INTO LAW ENFORCEMENT REV. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 40.01 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish Physical Agility Test for employees who are transferring from the Detention Division into an entry-level position in...

CHAPTER 40 – PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST FOR TRANSFER INTO LAW ENFORCEMENT REV. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 40.01 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish Physical Agility Test for employees who are transferring from the Detention Division into an entry-level position in the Law Enforcement Division. 40.02 POLICY A. A physical agility test will be administered to any employee attending the Law Enforcement Orientation class. B. The test will be administered during the first week of class and at reasonable intervals during the class with the objective that each employee must continually meet and maintain the standard. Employees must take and pass the Physical Agility Test during the last week of the Class. C. An employee may be removed from the class during the trial period as described in the collective bargaining agreement. 40.03 DEFINITIONS A. Push-up: Section of the test used to evaluate upper body strength, specifically the chest, upper arms and shoulder girdle. B. Sit-up: Section of the test used to evaluate body core fitness, specifically the abdominal muscles, lower back and hip flexor. C. 1 ½ Mile Run: A timed run on a level surface designed to evaluate the body’s cardiovascular system. 40.04 PROCEDURE The following tables lists the order of the test and the minimum acceptable standards needed to pass the Physical Agility Test. In order to be accepted for transfer to Patrol Orientation Training, a deputy must meet the Cooper 20% minimum standards. To graduate from the Patrol Orientation program, they must meet or exceed the 40% level. Effective date April 30, 2014 388  COOPERS STANDARD 20% LEVEL - ENTRY MINIMUMS 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 GENDER YOA YOA YOA YOA YOA MEN 22 17 11 9 6 PUSHUPS WOMEN 10 8 6 SIT-UPS MEN 33 30 24 19 15 CRUNCH WOMEN 24 20 14 10 3 1.5 MILE MEN 13:58 14:33 15:32 17:30 20:13 RUN WOMEN 17:11 18:18 19:43 21:57 23:55 COOPERS STANDARD 40% LEVEL - GRADUATION MINIMUMS 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 GENDER YOA YOA YOA YOA YOA MEN 29 24 18 13 10 PUSHUPS WOMEN 15 11 9 SIT-UPS MEN 38 35 29 24 19 CRUNCH WOMEN 32 25 20 14 6 1.5 MILE MEN 12:29 12:53 13:50 15:14 17:19 RUN WOMEN 15:05 15:56 17:11 19:10 20:55 Effective date April 30, 2014 389