Physical Fitness Requirements Flashcards

Which component of the CHP Physical Fitness Evaluation (PFE) measures cardiovascular endurance?

Answer: 1.5-mile run

The 1.5-mile run is the standard cardiovascular endurance component of the CHP Physical Fitness Evaluation.

How are minimum passing scores on the CHP Physical Fitness Evaluation adjusted?

Answer: By age and gender

CHP fitness standards are adjusted by age and gender to account for physiological differences across demographic groups.

A CHP applicant fails one component of the Physical Fitness Evaluation but passes the rest. What is the outcome?

Answer: The applicant fails overall because all components must be passed

Candidates must meet minimum standards in every PFE component; failing any single component results in an overall failure.

Which of the following best describes the sit-and-reach test included in CHP fitness testing?

Answer: A flexibility measurement of the lower back and hamstrings

The sit-and-reach test measures flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles by how far a seated person can reach forward.

During the CHP Physical Agility Test (PAT), what is the primary purpose of the 165-pound dummy drag?

Answer: To simulate rescuing or moving an injured person

The dummy drag simulates an officer's ability to drag an injured civilian or incapacitated person to safety.

What type of wall climb is typically included in the CHP Physical Agility Test obstacle course?

Answer: A solid wood wall approximately 6 feet tall

The PAT includes a solid wood wall (typically around 6 feet) that applicants must scale without assistance.

How does the CHP use body composition data collected during the Physical Fitness Evaluation?

Answer: To assess overall health and fitness level as part of the evaluation

Body composition is one factor assessed during the CHP PFE to give a complete picture of an applicant's overall physical health.