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Hey guys,im headed over to Orlando in a few weeks to take the Physical Agility Test, anybody know what it consists of and how i should prepare (ive been running everyday and doin pushups), id really appreciate any help. Thanks again

I might be wrong, but I think they have a swim test as well.

Wow, well if thats the case then im toast! thanks for the help

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/Publications/PAT/Procedures_PAT.htm

The test must be completed in under 6:05

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/Publications/PAT/Procedures_PAT.htm

The test must be completed in under 6:05

Sorry DeltaV, your info is incorrect. While this link does point to the "standard" Florida PAT, the Orlando PAT is quite a bit more...

Google is my friend this morning! Visit the link below and it specifically states what is required of the Orlando PD PAT.

http://www.cityoforlando.net/police/misc/recruiting_pat_test.htm

P.S. No swimming test as far as I could see on their PAT site.

thanks alot Marine, i appreciate it..ive been doin daily mock tests of that and hopefully itll prepare me enough

Sorry DeltaV, your info is incorrect. While this link does point to the "standard" Florida PAT, the Orlando PAT is quite a bit more...

Google is my friend this morning! Visit the link below and it specifically states what is required of the Orlando PD PAT.

Have you actually taken their test recently? Unless anything has changed, they still utilize the standard PAT test, although the information on their website is a bit confusing.


You must successfully complete a Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.). This test is approved by the Criminal Justice Institute Standards and Training Commission and is currently being utilized by training centers throughout the State of Florida.

The standard PAT is the only test approved by CJSTC.


Each student will be tested during the first week of the academy and again at the end of the academy to measure improvement in overall physical fitness. Listed are the recommended entry-level fitness standards for all recruits....


The 1.5 mile run, 300 yard run, push-up, and sit-up test is given in the academy at VCC to all cadets. It's not a pre-employment test and the standards listed are recommended and not mandatory. Even with the newly approved physical fitness course in the basic academy, there are no set pass/fail standards. There may eventually be mandatory standards in the future, but for now the only mandatory PT standard in the state is passing the standard PAT. We were taught all about the new curriculum in the last instructor update course that I took.

Thank you sir, I stand humbly corrected.

I was wondering why their stuff was different when the PAT is the only test authorized by the CJSTC.

Oh ok, so the test is the one with the 220yrd run amongst other things. Ok, thanks guys, regardless what the test is i think ive been training enough where i should pass