Investigate and analysethe use of fitness testingby one public service aspart of their recruitment

procedures

There are many different components of fitness.There are many different components of fitness.

Agility - Illinois Agility runAgility - Illinois Agility run Cardiovascular Endurance - Multi Stage Fitness Cardiovascular Endurance - Multi Stage Fitness

TestTest Muscular Endurance - Abdominal Curl testMuscular Endurance - Abdominal Curl test Speed - 40 Meter SprintSpeed - 40 Meter Sprint Strength - Bench PressStrength - Bench Press Flexibility - Sit and Reach TestFlexibility - Sit and Reach Test Reaction Time – Ruler Drop TestReaction Time – Ruler Drop Test Power - Standing Broad JumpPower - Standing Broad Jump Max Strength - Maximal Press-up testMax Strength - Maximal Press-up test

These are all different components and tests of fitness that are used for entry These are all different components and tests of fitness that are used for entry into uniformed public services for example the police force, fire service, army .into uniformed public services for example the police force, fire service, army .

Fitness Tests are designed to evaluate efficiency of a particular component of Fitness Tests are designed to evaluate efficiency of a particular component of fitness. (Class Notes) fitness. (Class Notes)

For all public services every recruit For all public services every recruit starts at a minimum level and work starts at a minimum level and work their way up.their way up.

For example the police force you will For example the police force you will need to take part in a multi stage need to take part in a multi stage fitness test and the minimum level is fitness test and the minimum level is 5.4 as over in Australia the minimum 5.4 as over in Australia the minimum level is 10.1level is 10.1

Selection Process Selection Process Written application = The candidate will need to give personal Written application = The candidate will need to give personal

details,details, employment details, education, competencies employment details, education, competencies Assessment centre = Interview role playAssessment centre = Interview role play Literacy tests and numerical testsLiteracy tests and numerical tests 2 general tests2 general tests Fitness tests = A bleep testFitness tests = A bleep test 2 upper body strength tests 2 upper body strength tests Medical = Eyesight and hearingMedical = Eyesight and hearing Lung function and blood pressure Lung function and blood pressure Body mass and drug screeningBody mass and drug screening Acceptance = References and vettingAcceptance = References and vetting

Financial StatusFinancial Status Tattoos (cannot be visible)Tattoos (cannot be visible) FitnessFitness British citizenBritish citizen Business interestsBusiness interests EducationEducation Ability to driveAbility to drive Height (No requirements)Height (No requirements) Age (18 to apply)Age (18 to apply) Of good character Of good character Criminal convictions Criminal convictions

The police force do a multi-stage fitness test as part of their The police force do a multi-stage fitness test as part of their recruitment procedures. The level for the British police is recruitment procedures. The level for the British police is 5.4. The track is 15 meters and will have to run in time with 5.4. The track is 15 meters and will have to run in time with a series of bleeps. Pass:a series of bleeps. Pass: Run to level 5.4 (Approximately 3 Run to level 5.4 (Approximately 3 1/2 minute)1/2 minute)

Dynamic strength - involves performing five seated chest Dynamic strength - involves performing five seated chest pushes and five seated back pulls on the Dyno machine to pushes and five seated back pulls on the Dyno machine to measure your strength. Pass (Average over the 5 attempts)measure your strength. Pass (Average over the 5 attempts)Pull - 35kgPull - 35kgPush - 34kg Push - 34kg

If you don't meet the standard first time around, If you don't meet the standard first time around, you can take the test again up to a maximum of you can take the test again up to a maximum of three times.three times.

To be in the Australian police force you must be To be in the Australian police force you must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status.status.

Must be over the age of 18Must be over the age of 18

You will need to take part in a Cardio-Vascular You will need to take part in a Cardio-Vascular fitness tests and Muscular Strength and fitness tests and Muscular Strength and Endurance.Endurance.