Entrance Fitness Test Requirements
Entrance & Retention Physical Fitness Assessment Standards
| Entrance Exam (30% Cooper) | Male Standard by Age | Female Standard by Age | |||||||||
| 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | ||
| 300 Meter Run (Time) | 62.1 | 63 | 77 | 87 | 87 | 75 | 82 | 106.7 | 106.7 | 106.7 | |
| Push Ups | 26 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
| Sit Ups (1 Min Reps) | 35 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 30 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 4 | |
| 1.5 Mile Run (Time) | 13:16 | 13:46 | 14:34 | 15:58 | 17:38 | 15:52 | 16:38 | 17:22 | 18:59 | 21:20 | |
Testing Order:
Sit Ups
300-meter Run
Push Ups
1.5-Mile Run
- This is a cumulative test and all events must be completed within two (2) hours.
- All applicants should be afforded a minimum rest time of five (5) minutes between events.
- If an applicant does not fall into one of the listed age categories, special authorization must be obtained from MPOETC before testing can be accomplished.
- Applications are required to pass the Entrance Fitness Test with a score at the 30th percentile (chart above) in each event based on their biological (birth) gender and age at the time of testing. All applicants accepted into the police academy as cadets must maintain the 30th percentile physical fitness assessment standards throughout the academy until completion.
- If an applicant is unsuccessful in any event, testing is immediately ended (failure) and no other events can be attempted at the time.
