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Physical Fitness Characteristics That Relate to Work Sample Test Battery Performance in Law Enforcement Recruits

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  • Robert G. Lockie

    (Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA)

  • J. Jay Dawes

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA)

  • Katherine Balfany

    (Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA)

  • Ciara E. Gonzales

    (Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA)

  • Maria M. Beitzel

    (Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA)

  • Joseph M. Dulla

    (Recruit Training Unit, Training Bureau, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles, CA 90022, USA)

  • Robin M. Orr

    (Tactical Research Unit, Bond University, Robina, QLD 4226, Australia)

Abstract

This study determined relationships between an agency-specific fitness test battery (PT500), and a work sample test battery (WSTB) in law enforcement recruits. Retrospective analysis on 219 males and 34 females from one agency was conducted. The PT500 comprised: push-ups, sit-ups, and mountain climbers in 120 s; pull-ups; and 201 m and 2.4 km runs. The WSTB comprised: 99 yard (90.53 m) obstacle course (99OC); body drag (BD) with a 165 pound (75 kg) dummy; 6 foot (1.83 m) chain link fence (CLF) and solid wall (SW) climb; and 500 yard (457.2 m) run (500R). Partial correlations, controlling for sex, calculated PT500 and WSTB relationships ( p < 0.05). Stepwise regression determined whether fitness predicted WSTB performance. The 500R related to all PT500 assessments ( r range = −0.127–0.574), 99OC related to all bar push-ups and mountain climbers, and BD related to none. The CLF related to sit-ups, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run; SW related to mountain climbers, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run ( r range = −0.127–−0.315). Push-ups, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run were involved in predictive relationships for 99OC, CLF, SW, and 500R ( r 2 range = 0.217–0.500). To perform better in the WSTB and job-specific tasks, developing upper-body strength and aerobic fitness may be beneficial.

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  • Robert G. Lockie & J. Jay Dawes & Katherine Balfany & Ciara E. Gonzales & Maria M. Beitzel & Joseph M. Dulla & Robin M. Orr, 2018. "Physical Fitness Characteristics That Relate to Work Sample Test Battery Performance in Law Enforcement Recruits," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:11:p:2477-:d:180917
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