Emergency Services 20, 30
EMSE36
Module 36: Fitness Assessments in Police Training (Optional)
Outcome
Investigate
preparation for, and
use of, the Police
Fitness Assessment
and the Police Officer
Physical Abilities Test
in police training.
Indicators
| (a) | Analyze the components of the Police Fitness Assessment (PFA). |
| (b) | Analyze the components of the Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT). |
| (c) | Explain the reasons for the requirement of the PFA/POPAT assessment in police training programs. |
| (d) | Examine the evolution of the use of the PFA/POPAT assessment in policing training. |
| (e) | Explore reasons why police recruits must pass the PFA/POPAT assessment. |
| (f) | Research the preparations (e.g., training plan) and requirements (e.g., doctor’s physical assessment) for the PFA/POPAT assessment. |
| (g) | Examine the benchmarks required to pass the PFA/POPAT assessment in police training programs. |
| (h) | Create a plan to train for the components of the PFA/POPAT assessment. |
| (i) | Participate in a practice PFA/POPAT assessment. |
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