CBSA fitness test training in Mississauga.
Forever Aesthetic coaches CBSA officer recruits for the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) at a private studio in Mississauga. The PAT has three parts: a push and pull sled with a 37 kg force minimum, a ground defence drill with a 36 kg sandbag, and a modified Illinois agility test.
CBSA PAT at a glance
| What it is | The Physical Abilities Test for CBSA officer recruits |
|---|---|
| When | During the in-residence Officer Induction Training Program |
| Standards | Sled push and pull with a minimum of 37 kg of force. Not pass or fail, but falling below the minimums raises your risk of injury or failure in training (CBSA, checked October 26, 2026) |
| PARE | Not required for selection process 2024-EA-OIM-FB-02-009. Check your own process |
| How we train it | Pushing and pulling against resistance, strength on the ground, change of direction, and the conditioning to repeat it all at the end |
| 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 PAT involves.
1. Physical control
Push and pull a weighted sled through a triangle formation, once at the start of the test and once at the end. The minimum is 37 kg of force, which the CBSA sets as the force needed to bring a suspect off balance.
2. Ground defence
Lie on your back and move a 36 kg sandbag, about the weight of an adult torso, from one side of the mat to the other. Two sets at the start and two at the end.
3. Agility drill
A modified Illinois agility test: quick, controlled changes of direction.
Because the sled and ground defence come back at the end, the real challenge is doing them well when you're already tired.
Sources: CBSA Physical Abilities Test and CBSA physical fitness guidance, checked October 26, 2026. Always follow your current CBSA instructions.
How we train it.
- Know where you stand
Your 60 minute assessment tests strength, conditioning and movement, then we set a plan around your training start date.
- Push and pull
Pushing and pulling strength, built up toward the 37 kg standard.
- Get strong on the ground
Hip, core and upper body strength for controlling a heavy load while lying on your back, with good technique.
- Sharpen your agility
Change of direction drills that simulate the agility test, coached on our turf.
- Train for the second round
Conditioning so the sled and ground defence still go well at the end of the test, plus retests to track progress.
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.
CBSA test questions.
Something else? Call or text 647-293-7553.
What is on the CBSA Physical Abilities Test?
Three parts: physical control, where you push and pull a weighted sled through a triangle with a 37 kg force minimum; ground defence, where you lie on your back and move a 36 kg sandbag from one side of a mat to the other; and a modified Illinois agility test. The sled and ground defence are done at the start and again at the end.
Is the CBSA PAT pass or fail?
The CBSA describes the PAT as an evaluation of your fitness, not a pass or fail exercise. It also warns that falling below the minimum standards raises your risk of injury or failure in the training program, so it's worth preparing for.
Does CBSA still use the PARE?
The CBSA says the PARE is not required for officer trainee selection process 2024-EA-OIM-FB-02-009. Check the instructions for your own process, since requirements can differ.
When do CBSA recruits take the PAT?
During the in-residence Officer Induction Training Program. The CBSA also provides a fitness self evaluation tool during recruitment.
Can I train for the CBSA test online?
Yes. Custom online coaching runs through our training app with email check-ins every two weeks, and there is a self-guided 12-Week Independent Program for $220 plus HST.
Forever Aesthetic is an independent training provider. We are not affiliated with the CBSA 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.