Development of physical ability tests for police officers: A construct validation approach.

Arvey, Richard D.; Maxwell, Susan; Landon, Timothy E.; Nutting, Steven M.

doi:10.1037//0021-9010.77.6.996

Journal of Applied Psychology

1992

DOI: 10.1037//0021-9010.77.6.996

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Development of physical ability tests for police officers: A construct validation approach.

Richard D. Arvey¹,

Susan Maxwell²,

Timothy E. Landon³

et al.

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Validating Personnel Selection: A Process Model for Research and Practice

Hesketh

Robertson

1993

Int J Selection Assessment

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This article highlights the need for a clearer conceptual appreciation of the relationship among and between predictors and criteria, and for a better understanding of measurement issues in selection. A process model of selection is outlined that includes recent research on the changing relationships of ability to performance at different stages of skill acquisition, the interaction between type of task and validity, the role of motivational constructs in the measurement and validation process, and the reciprocally interacting influences of work experience and individual characteristics. Comment is offered on issues such as general versus specific abilities, the 'big five' in personality, aptitude by treatment or training interactions and maximal versus typical performance. Measurement issues are discussed throughout, but particularly in relation to the assessment process.raditionally the selection literature has

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Validating Personnel Selection: A Process Model for Research and Practice

Hesketh

Robertson

1993

Int J Selection Assessment

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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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The strategic approach to an improvement of health-related physical fitness of police officers: An 8-week exercise intervention: Pilot study

Kukić¹,

Čvorović²

2019

Bezbednost, Beograd

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a planned exercise program and lectures followed by a brochure containing the nutrients arranged by quality on measured components of health-related physical fitness.The applied treatments positively affected the restructuring of body composition by reducing the relative amount of fat tissue in the body, local muscular endurance of upperbody, and aerobic endurance.The effects of the treatment depend on the level of control and self-control more than on the length of the treatment, while the level of control (and especially self-control) can be improved by increasing the knowledge about the association of health-related physical fitness and health, with given practical solutions. In that regard, the agencies should provide exercise programs and physical activities for their employees but also develop the strategies for a workplace health promotion that would steer the police officers(POs) and their families towards the involvement in healthy lifestyle.

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Development of physical ability tests for police officers: A construct validation approach.

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Validating Personnel Selection: A Process Model for Research and Practice

Validating Personnel Selection: A Process Model for Research and Practice

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

The strategic approach to an improvement of health-related physical fitness of police officers: An 8-week exercise intervention: Pilot study

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