Physical Fitness Assessment

Applicants must complete and pass all three physical assessment (PFA) events (situps, pushups and 1.5 mile run) during the same testing session based on the Cooper Standard 30^th percentile to be considered for acceptance into the Tri-C Police Academy. If you are injured or recovering from an injury, you will not be tested and will need to schedule a date when you are completely recovered. To graduate from the Police Academy, cadets must exit at the 50^th percentile.

Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research Standards

Men

Age	20-29		30-39		40-49		50-59
Academy Entry at 30^th percentile OPOTC at 50^th percentile	Entry	Exit	Entry	Exit	Entry	Exit	Entry	Exit
Men – situps in one minute	35	40	32	36	27	31	21	26
Men – pushups in one minute	26	33	20	27	15	21	10	15
Men – 1.5 mile run	13:16	11:58	13:46	12:25	14:34	13:05	15:58	14:33

Women

Age	20-29		30-39		40-49		50-59
Academy Entry at 30^th percentile OPOTC at 50^th percentile	Entry	Exit	Entry	Exit	Entry	Exit	Entry	Exit
Women – situps in one minute	30	35	22	27	17	22	12	17
Women – pushups in one minute	13	18	9	14	7	11	9 (modified)	13 (modified)
Women – 1.5 mile run	15:52	14:07	16:38	14:34	17:22	15:24	18:59	17:13

Physical Fitness Assessment Dates

Registration is required. You must sign up two business days prior to your test date. Class size is limited to 40 participants. Walk-ins are not accepted. Applicants must be in the gymnasium 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time or they will not be able to take the assessment that day.

Upcoming dates and times

Sunday, December 6 – 10 a.m.
Saturday, December 12 – 10 a.m.
Sunday, December 20 – 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 17 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost

The cost of the Physical Fitness Assessment Assessment is $25 (non-refundable). Cash is not accepted. Please bring a bank check or money order for $25 made payable to Cuyahoga Community College. Applicants who don’t pass the initial assessment may retake the assessment at an additional cost.

Location

Western Campus
Simulated Scenario Village
11000 W. Pleasant Valley Road
Parma, Ohio 44130

Report to the Simulated Scenario Village (behind the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center) on the Western Campus 30 minutes prior to your testing time.

Pre-Recruit Training Classes

We offer pre-recruit training classes for individuals in need of assistance in preparing for the Basic Police Academy initial Physical Fitness Assessment. The cost is $230. See dates and register