Police Corps cadets will receive extensive training and practice in interpersonal and self-defense techniques, so that they will have the skills to intervene appropriately without resorting to excessive force or brutality. This test measures the endurance of the abdominal muscles. Low levels of muscular endurance indicate inefficiency of movement and a low capacity for work. Proper abdominal conditioning enhances posture and tends to minimize lower back problems. This test measures the muscular endurance of the upper body muscles in the shoulders, chest and back of the upper arm.
Endurance is the ability to contract the muscle repeatedly over a period of time.
Low levels of muscular endurance indicate inefficiency of movement and a low capacity for work. This test is a run for time and measures aerobic power or cardiovascular endurance. This test requires a nearly exhaustive effort. This test measures the participant's anaerobic capacity. Anaerobic efficiency is important when performing short bursts of intense effort such as foot pursuits.