Physical Fitness Qualifier Flashcards
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How many separate events make up the LAPD Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ)?
Answer: Five events
The LAPD PFQ consists of five events: push-ups, sit-ups, 500-meter run, sit-and-reach, and the 1.5-mile run.
Which LAPD PFQ event is specifically designed to measure upper body muscular endurance?
Answer: Push-ups
Push-ups are the PFQ event that directly measures upper body muscular endurance, targeting the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
What physical attribute does the sit-and-reach event in the LAPD PFQ assess?
Answer: Lower back and hamstring flexibility
The sit-and-reach test measures lower back and hamstring flexibility, which is important for injury prevention in police work.
How much time is allotted for the push-up event in the LAPD PFQ?
Answer: 60 seconds
Candidates have one minute (60 seconds) to complete as many correct-form push-ups as possible.
The 500-meter run in the LAPD PFQ primarily tests which fitness component?
Answer: Anaerobic capacity and speed endurance
The 500-meter run tests anaerobic capacity and speed endurance, simulating the short bursts of intense effort required during police pursuits.
Which LAPD PFQ event evaluates sustained cardiovascular endurance over a longer distance?
Answer: 1.5-mile run
The 1.5-mile run tests aerobic cardiovascular endurance, which is critical for officers who must sustain effort over longer periods.
How are LAPD PFQ minimum performance standards structured for different candidates?
Answer: Standards vary by age group and biological sex
The LAPD PFQ uses age- and sex-normed standards so performance expectations are adjusted to account for physiological differences.