Overview
Component of fitness assessed: Functional ability to climb over an obstacle.
The obstacle climb will test your ability to climb over an obstacle.
Prior to undertaking this test a member of the Health Promotion Unit will explain the test protocol and provide a demonstration to the group of Applicants. You will then be placed into groups according to your allocated bib number. Applicants will attempt the test one at a time.
Protocol
- Applicants will be asked to approach an obstacle from a distance no greater than 3 metres
- Applicants are to climb over the obstacle in a safe and efficient manner
- At the top of the obstacle, applicants are required to lower themselves slowly and in a controlled manner until they are safely positioned on the other side of the obstacle
- Applicants may use their hands or feet to assist them to climb over the obstacle
- If your first attempt is unsuccessful, you will be given another attempt to successfully complete the test
- The test finishes when you (a) successfully climb over the obstacle, (b) you fail to climb over the obstacle on two occasions, or (c) the test is stopped by a member of the Health Promotion Unit
Victoria Police Fitness Test Score Requirement
All applicants must successfully climb over an obstacle which is 1.3 metres high.
Resources
Physical Fitness Requirements for Victoria Police – July 2010
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