Physical Fitness Assessment
To be accepted into the Tri-C Police Academy, you must pass all three parts of the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) - sit-ups, push-ups, and a 1.5-mile run - in the same testing session. You must score at the 15th percentile or better on the Cooper Standard.
If you are injured or recovering from an injury, you will not be tested. You must schedule a new test date once you have fully recovered.
To graduate from the academy, you must reach the 50th percentile on the same fitness assessment.
Please note:
- The PFA does not issue certificates.
- Tri-C Police Agility Exam certificates are not accepted for entry into the academy.
Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research Standards
Men
|
Age |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 | 50-59 | ||||
|
Academy Entry at 15th percentile OPOTC at 50th percentile |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
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Men – situps in one minute |
32 |
40 |
28 |
36 |
22 |
31 |
17 |
26 |
|
Men – pushups in one minute |
19 |
33 |
15 |
27 |
10 |
21 |
7 |
15 |
|
Men – 1.5 mile run |
14:34 |
11:58 |
15:13 |
12:25 |
15:58 |
13:11 |
17:38 |
14:33 |
Women
|
Age |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 | 50-59 | ||||
|
Academy Entry at 15th percentile OPOTC at 50th percentile |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
Entry |
Exit |
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Women – situps in one minute |
23 | 35 | 18 | 27 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 17 |
|
Women – pushups in one minute |
9 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 4 (modified) | 13 (modified) |
|
Women – 1.5 mile run |
17:49 | 14:07 | 18:37 | 14:34 | 19:32 | 15:24 | 21:31 | 17:13 |
Physical Fitness Assessment Dates
Registration is required. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Walk-ins are not accepted.
After the registration deadline, you will receive an e-mail with instructions regarding procedures, reporting time, etc.
|
Day |
Date |
Time |
Deadline to Register |
|
Sunday |
Sept. 28 |
9 a.m. |
Sept. 24 by 1 p.m. |
|
Sunday |
Oct. 19 |
7:30 a.m. |
Oct. 15 by 1 p.m. |
|
Friday |
Oct. 24 |
8 a.m. |
Oct. 22 by 1 p.m. |
|
Sunday |
Nov. 16 |
7:30 a.m. |
Nov. 12 by 1 p.m. |
|
Monday |
Nov. 17 |
7 p.m. |
Nov. 12 by 1 p.m. |
|
Wednesday |
Dec. 10 |
1 p.m. |
Dec. 3 by 1 p.m. |
Need help getting ready for the Physical Fitness Assessment?
Check out the Boot Camp for Public Safety class!
Cost
The cost of the Physical Fitness Assessment is $25 (non-refundable). Using the orange Register for PFA Date Now button, choose the date you would like to complete the assessment. Payment is due at the time of registration. Applicants who don’t pass the initial assessment may retake the assessment at an additional cost.
Location
You will receive an email two days before your scheduled Physical Fitness Assessment with directions on where to meet.