Catalog of Canadian Fitness Screening Protocols for Public Safety Occupations That Qualify as a Bona Fide Occupational Requirement

Gumieniak, Robert J.; Jamnik, Veronica; Gledhill, Norman

doi:10.1519/jsc.0b013e3182667167

Cited by 18 publications

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“…Since 90% of participants were tested using the same method of estimating VO 2max and the correlation between various methods of VO 2max is very high, comparisons between individuals should be valid. The 20 m shuttle run qualifies legally as a bona fide occupational test for physically demanding public safety occupations and therefore is considered an appropriate and accurate measure for this study [21].…”

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The Association Between Fitness Test Scores and Musculoskeletal Injury in Police Officers

Lentz

Randall

Guptill

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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A police officer’s career is hazardous and physically demanding. In order to perform occupational tasks effectively and without injury, officers require adequate physical abilities. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between scores on several fitness tests and musculoskeletal injury in a group of municipal police officers. This retrospective study used existing data to examine the relationship between risk of injury and fitness test performance. Injured and uninjured police officers scored significantly differently on several fitness measures. A multivariate regression indicated that a combination of age, sex, number of pull ups completed and maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) best explained injury risk. Additionally, the findings indicated an interaction between sex and VO2max, and so the effect of VO2max on injury risk cannot be understood without accounting for sex.

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confidence: 99%

The Association Between Fitness Test Scores and Musculoskeletal Injury in Police Officers

Lentz

Randall

Guptill

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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“…3,4 As such, testing batteries that assess qualities needed to safely and efficiently complete the required training and occupational tasks are often performed at the LEA training institution. 1,9,10 Physical tests commonly used across different LEAs as part of these testing barriers often include push-ups and sit-ups to measure muscle endurance, and timed runs over certain distances (e.g. 2.4 kilometer [km], or 1.5 mile, run) to assess aerobic capacity and general fitness.…”

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Are there similarities in physical fitness characteristics of successful candidates attending law enforcement training regardless of training cohort?

Lockie¹,

Stierli²,

Dawes³

et al. 2018

Journal of Trainology

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Objectives:The aim of this study was to determine if there were differences in physical fitness performance across different cohorts of successful candidates attending law enforcement agency (LEA) training. Design and Methods:Retrospective, non-identifiable, data from three training cohorts, comprising 226 LEA candidates (♂ = 196: ♀ = 30) were analyzed. Data from a standard testing battery used to screen new candidates on entry were used to inform physical fitness performance. This battery included: maximal number of push-up and sit-up repetitions in 60 seconds (s); a 75-yard pursuit run (75PR) around a pre-determined course designed to mimic a foot pursuit; an arm ergometer test where candidates completed as many revolutions in 60 s; and the 2.4 kilometer (km) run. A one-way analysis of variance with Bonferroni post hoc adjustments compared age and test results across the classes. Alpha levels were set at p < 0.05 a priori.Results: There were no significant (p = 0.091-0.458) differences between the three cohorts for age, maximal number of push-ups and sit-ups completed in 60 s, time to complete the 75PR, number of revolutions completed in the 60 s arm ergometer test, or time to complete the 2.4 km run. Conclusions:The level of physical fitness for new candidates attending LEA training, as measured by the testing battery, was similar across cohorts attending training and as such physical training programs to prepare new candidates for LEA duties may not need to be different. However, trainers should be aware of individual variations in physical characteristics within classes to optimize individual gains.(Journal of Trainology 2018;7:5-9)

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“…For example, when on-duty, law enforcement officers may be required to push, pull, lift, carry, drag, jump, and run at any moment (18). As a result of these wide-ranging physical demands, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) often have applicants complete a fitness testing battery that assesses certain qualities that are needed to safely and efficiently complete the required tasks of the job (3,28,29,53). These fitness testing batteries may include tests of muscular strength or endurance (e.g., push-ups and sit-ups), power (e.g., vertical jump and standing broad jump), change-ofdirection speed (e.g., 75-yard pursuit run), and aerobic fitness (e.g., maximal running tests) (8,11,16,35,45,47,61).…”

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The 20-m Multistage Fitness Test and 2.4-km Run: Applications to Law Enforcement Fitness Assessment

Lockie

Dulla

Orr

et al. 2021

Strength &Amp; Conditioning Journal

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Aerobic fitness tests are common in testing protocols for law enforcement candidates, recruits, and officers due to the importance of aerobic fitness for academy survivability and job task performance. Two popular tests are the 2.4-km run and 20-m multistage fitness test (20MSFT).The differences, strengths and limitations for both tests are discussed in this paper, with a focus on the pacing required in each test. The 2.4-km run typically uses an internal pacing strategy, while the 20MSFT features an external pacing strategy due to the audible beeps that increase the running speed in the test. For the 2.4-km run, self-motivation is required to complete the event, whereas for the 20MSFT the external pacing requirement is more typical of a police foot pursuit where the offender dictates the pace. This may have greater application to job tasks, where pacing is often determined by external sources (e.g. pursuing and apprehending an offender). Additionally, for the 20MSFT the limited space required and ability to test indoors may make it more applicable for testing law enforcement personnel. Where possible, staff should explore the use of the most appropriate aerobic fitness test for use in their personnel, be it the 20MSFT or the 2.4-km run.

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Catalog of Canadian Fitness Screening Protocols for Public Safety Occupations That Qualify as a Bona Fide Occupational Requirement

Cited by 18 publications

References 8 publications

The Association Between Fitness Test Scores and Musculoskeletal Injury in Police Officers

The Association Between Fitness Test Scores and Musculoskeletal Injury in Police Officers

Are there similarities in physical fitness characteristics of successful candidates attending law enforcement training regardless of training cohort?

The 20-m Multistage Fitness Test and 2.4-km Run: Applications to Law Enforcement Fitness Assessment

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