RCMP Physical Fitness and Health Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does PARE stand for in the RCMP recruitment process?
- Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (Correct answer)
- Police Assessment and Response Evaluation
- Physical Aptitude and Readiness Examination
- Performance Ability and Resilience Evaluation
Correct answer: Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation
PARE stands for Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation, which is the standardized fitness test required for RCMP membership.
Question 2: What is the maximum time allowed to complete the standard PARE test for RCMP applicants?
- 3 minutes 30 seconds
- 4 minutes 00 seconds
- 4 minutes 45 seconds (Correct answer)
- 5 minutes 30 seconds
Correct answer: 4 minutes 45 seconds
The standard PARE completion time required for RCMP applicants is 4 minutes and 45 seconds (4:45).
Question 3: How many laps of the obstacle course circuit must a candidate complete during the PARE test?
- 3 laps
- 4 laps
- 5 laps
- 6 laps (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 6 laps
The PARE obstacle course requires candidates to complete 6 laps of the circuit, simulating a sustained foot pursuit.
Question 4: Which component immediately follows the obstacle course run in the PARE test?
- Long-distance sprint
- Push/pull exercise (Correct answer)
- Vertical jump test
- Balance beam walk
Correct answer: Push/pull exercise
After completing the 6 laps of the obstacle course, candidates must perform a push/pull exercise that simulates restraining a suspect.
Question 5: What real-world police action does the PARE push/pull component simulate?
- Opening a heavy vehicle door in an emergency
- Pulling a victim from a burning car
- Restraining or controlling a combative suspect (Correct answer)
- Pushing through a crowd to reach a victim
Correct answer: Restraining or controlling a combative suspect
The push/pull exercise in PARE is designed to simulate the action of restraining or controlling a combative suspect.
Question 6: At what resistance weight is the push/pull component of the PARE set?
- 35 kg
- 40 kg (Correct answer)
- 45 kg
- 50 kg
Correct answer: 40 kg
The push/pull component of the PARE is set at a resistance of 40 kilograms (approximately 88 pounds).
Question 7: Which of the following is NOT a feature of the PARE obstacle course?
- Hurdles
- Stairs
- Directional changes
- Swimming portion (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Swimming portion
Swimming is not part of the PARE obstacle course; the course includes hurdles, stairs, and sharp directional changes that simulate a police pursuit.
RCMP Physical Fitness and Health Standards 1
What does PARE stand for in the RCMP recruitment process?