PFA - Police Fitness Assessment - Nov. 25


Course number : BFFL - 801    Class Section Number : C01

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ClassGraphic The Police Fitness Assessment (PFA) Field test is a series of tasks designed to represent the unique set of physical abilities required by police officers.  Each assessment simulates common, essential, and physically demanding tasks that may occur in policing and is used to predict or reassess fitness for duty.
The assessment involves:
1. 500 m run (indoors) 
2. Repeated bag lift and carry 
3. Seated medicine ball throw 

Prior to Testing: 
  1. Ensure you have been physically active for at least 4-6 weeks. (3-5 cardio training per week, moderate to vigorous level)
  2. Complete the Get Active Questionnaire and bring it with you on testing day. 
  3. If you answer YES to any of the questions please consider seeing your health care provider for  medical clearance.  Use this form for medical clearance.
  4. Resting blood pressure and heart rate measurements will be taken prior to testing.  If your resting values exceed 160/90 for blood pressure and 99 bpm for heart rate, you will not be permitted to run the PARE and your registration will be transferred to a later date or refunded less the admin fee of $30.

On Testing Day:
  1. Abstain from smoking or using nicotine products for at least 2 hours prior to testing.
  2. Abstain from any caffeine products for at least 2 hours prior to testing.
  3. Abstain from using inhaled short-acting bronchodilators for at least 2 hours prior to testing.
  4. Abstain from alcohol for at least 6 hours prior to testing.
  5. Abstain from using any stimulants for at least 24 hours prior to testing. (e.g. products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedra, etc.)
  6. Abstain from any vigorous exercise within 24 hours of the test.
  7. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled test time.
  8. Park in Lot V, paid parking through mobile HONK app. 
  9. Enter through the PE (Physical Education) building - see Parking Map. 
    Proceed to gym A. 

Cancellation
Call our office at 403-382-6919 or email befitforlife@lethpolytech.ca. You may be able to attend another scheduled session or if you need to cancel completely, be sure to do so four business days prior to the course start date to qualify for a refund minus the admin fee of $30. No refunds are provided if we are notified after this point.
 
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
Physical Education Building (PE)

Instructor
Diane Gallagher 

Tuition  $109.00

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
11/25/2026 - 11/25/2026 Weekly - Wed 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Lethbridge, Physical Education Building (PE)  Map Diane Gallagher  ClassRoom

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