132nd CT State Police Physical Agility Assessments

285 Preston Avenue,Meriden CT 06450

27 November, 2021

Description

Applicants who have received emailed instructions can schedule a physical fitness appointment. Applicants may register for only one opening. About this event THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT CT STATE POLICE TROOPER TRAINEE APPLICANTS. Physical Fitness Assessment Information Applicants are required to complete a physical fitness assessment OR submit a valid CHIP card in order to proceed in the Connecticut State Police selection and hiring process. Applicants who have received emailed instructions can now schedule themselves for a physical fitness assessment. Applicants are only allowed to take the Connecticut State Police physical fitness assessment one time, and may only register for one date and time. Applicants can submit a CHIP card in place of registering for the Connecticut State Police physical fitness assessment. Deadline to submit a CHIP card is NOVEMBER 30, 2021. For information and to register for a CHIP card, visit www.CertifyFit.com Applicants are required to follow emailed instructions on how to submit a CHIP card. Physical Fitness Assessment standards can be found on the Connecticut State Police recruitment website - www.BeAConnecticutTrooper.com and Certify Fit - www.certifyfit.com All applicants in the current Connecticut State Police selection process MUST successfully complete a physical fitness assessment or submit a valid CHIP card in order to remain in the process. Physical Fitness Assessment The Physical Fitness test is comprised of 4 events. Each event is briefly described below. The exercises measure muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and anaerobic power. (i.e., sit-ups, 300 meter run, push-ups and 1.5 mile run). You should begin preparing for this section of the test as soon as possible. STATION 1: One Minute Sit-up Test: This test measures muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. The test involves the performance of as many bent leg sit-ups as an applicant can properly complete in a one-minute period. Fingers are allowed to be interlaced and must place their hands behind their head. Elbows must touch the knees in the up position and the back must touch the floor in the down position. STATION 2: 300 meter Run Test: This test measures anaerobic power. Prior to the test, you should warm-up per your normal training regimen. To begin the tests you will gather at the starting line. At the signal, being to run as fast as possible until you reach the finish line. During the test, pacing devices, external assistance, or device that impair individuals from hearing the instructions will be prohibited. As you cross the finish line, your time will be recorded in minutes and seconds. STATION 3: One Minute Push-up Test: This test measures muscular endurance of the chest, upper arms and shoulder muscles (upper body dynamic strength). The test involves the performance of as many push-ups as an applicant can properly complete in a one-minute period. Applicants begin the event in the down position with hands placed next to the shoulders. Arms must be fully extended in the up position and the chest, stomach and thighs must be off the floor in the down position. Applicants may rest only in the up position. STATION 4: 1.5 Mile Run Test: This is a timed run to measure the heart and vascular system’s capability to transport oxygen (cardiovascular endurance). The test involves the timed completion of a 1.5 mile run. Applicants are permitted to run, jog and/or walk to complete the 1.5 mile distance. (It should be noted, however, that this event cannot be passed if applicants walk all or most of the distance.) The score is the number of minutes and seconds needed to complete the 1.5-mile run. Physical Fitness Assessment Standards The physical fitness assessment standards must be met, at a minimum, at the 40th percentile in all categories in order to pass the Physical Fitness assessment. Performance scores are based on pass or fail. An applicant must pass the first station in order to proceed to the next station in the test. Applicants are required to pass ALL FOUR stations. (Applicants will only be tested once at each event; re-testing will not be permitted.) The push-ups and sit-ups will be conducted indoors; the runs will be conducted outside. Come dressed for the physical fitness test and wear appropriate running or training shoes. Although it is important to eat and drink water prior to the test, you should not eat a heavy meal or smoke within 2–3 hours of the start of the test. Clothing other than what you will be wearing during the exercises should be left in your car. Bring only what can fit in your pocket (scheduling letter, photo identification and car key). Leave extra keys, wallets, etc, at home or in your car. We are not responsible for any misplaced, lost, stolen or damaged property during the test. Cellular telephones, pagers and other electronic and recording devices will not be permitted at the test site. If you have any concern about your health and/or ability to take this test, it is strongly recommended that you consult with a physician. For your safety, if you are pregnant, or wearing a brace, a cast or sling or obviously injured in any way, you will not be permitted to participate in the Physical Fitness test without a signed medical authorization from a physician. This authorization must state that you aware of the events in the Physical Fitness test and that it is safe for you to participate in the test. You must bring this medical authorization with you at the time of your scheduled test appointment.