LAPD Physical Fitness Qualifier 2

Question 1

How many separate events make up the LAPD Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ)?

Accepted Answer

Five events

Answer

The LAPD PFQ consists of five events: push-ups, sit-ups, 500-meter run, sit-and-reach, and the 1.5-mile run.

Question 2

Which LAPD PFQ event is specifically designed to measure upper body muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Push-ups

Answer

Push-ups are the PFQ event that directly measures upper body muscular endurance, targeting the chest, shoulders, and triceps.

Question 3

What physical attribute does the sit-and-reach event in the LAPD PFQ assess?

Accepted Answer

Lower back and hamstring flexibility

Answer

The sit-and-reach test measures lower back and hamstring flexibility, which is important for injury prevention in police work.

Question 4

How much time is allotted for the push-up event in the LAPD PFQ?

Accepted Answer

60 seconds

Answer

Candidates have one minute (60 seconds) to complete as many correct-form push-ups as possible.

Question 5

The 500-meter run in the LAPD PFQ primarily tests which fitness component?

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic capacity and speed endurance

Answer

The 500-meter run tests anaerobic capacity and speed endurance, simulating the short bursts of intense effort required during police pursuits.

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test