Fitness Test - Stage 2

What will be tested (click on the links to view more details)

Aerobic Test

Candidates minimum required aerobic ability will be assessed using a "step test".

All candidates will be required to step fully up and down a two step "step box" for a period of 3 (three) minutes at a rate of 120 steps /minute. Rate will be set using a metronome at 2 beats per second. Candidates who fall out of time will be allowed one cycle (2 steps up and 2 steps down) to catch up to the required cadence before the test will be stopped and candidates will be deemed to have NOT passed the test.

Dimensions of the step box are:

• 2 (two) steps Risers 20 cm
• Total height 40 cm
• Tread width 30 cm (minimum)

On completion of aerobic test candidates are required to have a 5 (five) minute break before completing the strength and endurance elements of the PPT.

Click here to read about the next stage in the fitness test.