Victoria Police Force Fitness Testing
Based at our Ascot Vale studio we run Fitness Programs to assist you to comfortably pass your Fitness Test Requirements for the Victoria Police Force and also Public Service Officers (PSOs).
All potential recruits need to pass all fitness tests to move on to the next stage of the recruitment process.
* Online Police/PSO Fitness Testing – Fitness Test Training Guide coming soon!! – Register your interest… info@maxnrgpt.com.au
How to prepare for the test, and what you must do to pass
Completing the Physical Fitness Testing indicates that you currently possess the necessary physical function in the areas of cardiovascular fitness, speed/agility and muscular strength to cope with the requirements of general operational police duties, within Victoria Police. The Victorian Police makes no distinctions between age and gender. All applicants are required to achieve the same standard in all test. For all the physical fitness tests, applicants are allowed two attempts to pass each test within one application period.
What are the Tests?
| TEST | COMPONENT OF FITNESS MEASURED |
|---|---|
| 1. Grip Strength | Strength (upper arm/forearm) |
| 2. Illinois agility run | Coordination (agility and speed) |
| 3. 20 metre shuttle run | Aerobic/cardio respiratory fitness |
| 4. Push Ups | Strength (upper body) and core strength |
| 5. Prone Hold | Core abdominal strength |
| 6. Obstacle Climb | Functional ability to climb over an obstacle |
| 7. 100 metre swim | Functional ability to travel safely and efficiently in a water environment |
What are the scores required for each test?
Grip test – handgrip dynamometer test
- To pass the test: All applicants must achieve a score of ≥ 30.0 kg on both left and right hands
Illinois agility run
- To pass the test: All applicants must achieve a score of ≤ 20.00 seconds
20m shuttle run – multi-stage fitness test (beep test)
- To pass the test: All applicants must achieve a score of ≥ 5.01 (this corresponds to running approximately 660 meters in 4 minutes and 20 seconds)
Push Ups
- To pass the test: All applicants must complete 5 successive push ups
Prone Hold
- To pass the test: All applicants must hold the prone bridge position for 60 seconds
Obstacle climb
- To pass the test: All applicants must successfully climb over an obstacle which is 1.3 metres high
100m Swim
- To pass the test: All applicants must successfully swim 100 metres in ≤ 4.00 minutes
PLEASE NOTE: MaxNRG Personal Training can help all applicants with each test except for the 100m Swim. If needed, MaxNRG can also arrange separate swimming lessons with an experienced swimming coach.
How do we help?
- Initial consultation about your current fitness level, abilities and concerns
- First session – We run all tests for your to see what you score.
- First session – From the scores your get we get technique advice and feedback on what tests you need improving on.
- First session – We will set up a Fitness Program tailored to your needs that you can do at home or with your trainer at the studio
- Follow Up Sessions – Constant support and practice of each test, focusing on the tests you need more assistance with
- Before testing day – One last run through of all tests to ensure you are 100% confident going into the testing day.
Our aim is for you to go in to the test day with 100% confidence in passing, so you can move on to the next step in your career path.
* Online Police/PSO Fitness Testing – Fitness Test Training Guide coming soon!! – Register your interest… info@maxnrgpt.com.au
