A-PREP and PARE training for Alberta.
Forever Aesthetic coaches applicants for Alberta police and sheriff fitness tests, in person in Mississauga and online. The A-PREP asks for a pursuit and restraint circuit in 2:10 or less plus stage 7.0 on the shuttle run. Alberta Sheriffs ask for the PARE in 4:45 or less.
Alberta tests at a glance
| A-PREP | The Alberta Physical Abilities Readiness Evaluation for Police Officers: medical screening, a pursuit and restraint circuit, and the 20 metre shuttle run. Used to screen police constable applicants in Alberta |
|---|---|
| A-PREP standards | Circuit in 2:10 or less; shuttle run stage 7.0. A pass is valid for six months (Edmonton Police Service, checked October 26, 2026) |
| Alberta Sheriffs | The PARE in 4:45 or less, done within the last 3 months. Proof needed at the Step 2 interview (Alberta government, checked October 26, 2026) |
| How we train it | Circuit skills, the fence, pushing and pulling, dragging, the shuttle run, and retests |
| Assessment | $90 plus HST, 60 minutes, 1 on 1. We test strength, conditioning, posture, flexibility and body composition (weight, body fat and BMI), then set a plan around your timeline |
| Online option | Custom online coaching, or the self-guided 12-Week Independent Program ($220 plus HST) |
What the A-PREP involves.
Pursuit and restraint circuit
- 4 laps of a 25 metre course, 100 metres in all, with a set of stairs on every lap
- A 1.5 metre (5 foot) solid fence on laps 2 and 4. You use the toe hold and roll over
- A Body Control Simulator: push and pull arcs to raise 34 kg (75 lb), before and after the arm restraint
- An Arm Restraint Simulator
- A 15 metre drag of a 68 kg (150 lb) body, holding the wrists or ankles
- All done wearing a 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) weighted belt. Standard: 2 minutes and 10 seconds or less
20 metre shuttle run
The Leger multi stage shuttle run. Standard: stage 7.0. See shuttle run training for how we coach it.
The PARE for Alberta Sheriffs
Alberta Sheriffs use the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation. You need 4 minutes and 45 seconds or less, completed within the last 3 months, with a physician's consent before testing. Recruits also complete it twice during sheriff induction training.
Sources: Edmonton Police Service: A-PREP, A-PREP Fit to Serve guide and Alberta: sheriff careers, checked October 26, 2026. Always follow your agency's current instructions.
How we train it.
- Test where you stand
Your 60 minute assessment, including a shuttle run, shows where you start on strength, conditioning and movement. Then we plan around your test date.
- Clear the 5 foot fence
Our adjustable wall goes from 4 to 8 feet, so we set it at 5 feet, the A-PREP fence height, and build the strength and technique to get over it on laps 2 and 4.
- Train every station
Drills and simulations for every component of the circuit, so nothing feels new on test day.
- Build the engine
Shuttle run pacing and turns, plus the conditioning to run the circuit or the PARE at full speed.
- Retest and time it right
Progress checks, and a plan that peaks for your test date. An A-PREP pass lasts six months and a sheriff PARE must be within 3 months, so timing matters.
Train your way.
Every format is open to law enforcement applicants and personal training clients.
- 1 on 1: your coach, your plan, from $73 per session
- 1 on 2: train with a partner, from $64 per person per session
- 1 on 3: a small group of three, from $50 per person per session
All prices plus HST. Private packages include a custom meal plan and our training app for extra workouts, stretching and mobility. Payment plans are available. See pricing
Not near Mississauga? Custom online coaching runs through the app, with email check-ins every two weeks.
Passing is just the beginning.
We train for many different law enforcement tests, and we set up the studio to simulate every part of yours.
We build law enforcement athletes who know how to train on their own, with the strength, conditioning and habits the job asks for. That's what Forever Aesthetic means: what you learn here, you keep for life.
PARE results
Individual results vary.
PARE in 4:15
Harman passed the PARE in 4:15 after 8 sessions, while applying to Alberta Corrections.
Individual results vary. Forever Aesthetic is independent and not affiliated with any police or correctional service. Recruiting organizations make all testing and hiring decisions.
Alberta test questions.
Something else? Call or text 647-293-7553.
What is on the Alberta A-PREP?
A medical screening questionnaire, a pursuit and restraint circuit, and the 20 metre shuttle run. The circuit is 4 laps of a 25 metre course with stairs, a 1.5 metre (5 foot) fence on laps 2 and 4, push and pull and arm restraint simulators, and a 15 metre drag of a 68 kg body, done wearing a 7.5 kg belt.
What do I need to pass the A-PREP?
The circuit in 2 minutes and 10 seconds or less, and stage 7.0 on the shuttle run. A pass is valid for six months.
What if I fail the A-PREP?
You can retest at the next available session. After a second failure, there is a two month wait for each further attempt.
What fitness test do Alberta Sheriffs use?
The PARE, in 4 minutes and 45 seconds or less, completed within the last 3 months. You need a physician's medical consent before testing and proof of your PARE at the Step 2 interview. Recruits also complete the PARE twice during sheriff induction training. Out of province results are accepted.
Can I train for an Alberta test from Ontario?
Yes. You can train in person at our Mississauga studio before you move, or with custom online coaching through our training app, with email check-ins every two weeks.
Forever Aesthetic is an independent training provider. We are not affiliated with any Alberta police service, the Alberta Sheriffs or the Government of Alberta and do not run their official assessments. Individual results vary.
Tell us your goal and timeline.
We'll reply with times for your assessment. Not sure what you need yet? That's fine.
- We reply with availability and confirm your assessment.
- You do your 60 minute assessment and we review the results together.
- You choose a package and start coaching.