Canadian law enforcement fitness test standards.
Every fitness test we train, in one table: what each one involves, the standard the recruiter lists, how long a pass is valid and where the number comes from. Forever Aesthetic is an independent training studio in Mississauga. We do not run any of these tests and no service endorses us.
Every standard below was checked October 26, 2026 against the recruiter page linked in its row. Always confirm your own service's current requirements.
The standards, side by side
Times are minutes and seconds. "Stage" and "level" are the point reached on the 20 metre shuttle run, which gets faster each level and ends when you can no longer keep pace. Tap a test name for how we train it.
| Test | Who uses it | What it involves | Standard listed | Valid for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREP | Ontario municipal and regional police services (for example Peel, Toronto, Halton and York). Required at Ontario Police College. | Pursuit and restraint circuit, then a 20 metre shuttle run. | Circuit in 2:37 or less; shuttle run to at least stage 7 (Halton and London police). | Ask your service | Halton Regional Police, London Police Service |
| PIN (Ontario Police Fitness Award) | Ontario police services and the OPP, depending on the service and recruitment stage. | Push-ups, sit and reach, core endurance and aerobic fitness. | 75% or better, with standards set by age and sex. OPP: shuttle run to level 7 early in the process, Fitness PIN at 75% at the Provincial Police Academy, then PREP at Ontario Police College. | Ask your service | Peel Regional Police, Kingston Police, OACP |
| RCMP PFA (Field) | RCMP applicants, after the online entrance assessment. A further version is done at Depot. | 500 metre run, an emergency assistance event and a medicine ball toss. | 500 m in 2:30 or less; emergency assistance event in 3:45 or less; medicine ball toss of 2.6 m or more. Pass each part. | Ask the RCMP | RCMP |
| CBSA PAT | CBSA officer recruits, during the in-residence Officer Induction Training Program. | Sled push and pull. | Minimum 37 kg of force. Not scored as pass or fail. PARE is not required for process 2024-EA-OIM-FB-02-009. | Not stated | CBSA |
| FITCO | Ontario correctional officer applicants, before a conditional offer and again at the Ontario Correctional Services College. | Search station, emergency response circuit and an aerobic shuttle run. | Standards are in Ontario's FITCO booklet. Book with a listed college (Sheridan in Brampton is one); at least $79 per test is paid to the college. | Certificate valid one year | Ontario.ca |
| CAF FORCE | Canadian Armed Forces members, who test yearly, and people preparing to join. | 20 metre rushes, sandbag lifts, intermittent loaded shuttles and a sandbag drag. | Rushes in 51 seconds or less; sandbag lifts in 3:30 or less; loaded shuttles in 5:21 or less; 20 m sandbag drag without stopping. | Tested yearly | CFMWS |
| A-PREP | Alberta police services, including Edmonton Police Service and Calgary police. | Medical screening, pursuit and restraint circuit, then a 20 metre shuttle run. | Circuit in 2:10 or less; shuttle run to stage 7.0. | Pass valid six months | Edmonton Police Service |
| PARE | Alberta Sheriffs. Proof is shown at the Step 2 interview. | A different assessment from A-PREP. The Alberta Sheriffs have their own process; see their page for the events. | 4:45 or less, completed within the last 3 months. | Within 3 months of the interview | Alberta.ca |
Checked October 26, 2026. Recruiters change their standards; the linked page is always the current word.
How to read it.
- Find your service
Start from the "Who uses it" column. Some services use more than one test at different stages, and special constable, transit, housing, campus, parking and bylaw roles set their own.
- Check the date and the source
Every row carries the page we read and the date we read it. If your recruiter's page shows something different, their page wins.
- Know your own level first
A 60 minute assessment at the studio tests strength, conditioning, posture, flexibility and body composition (weight, body fat and BMI), with a shuttle run when your test has one. Then your training is planned back from your test date.
- Train every component
We train for many different tests, so we simulate every component and make the best use of our space. Hundreds of our clients are now in law enforcement careers. Individual results vary.
Standards questions.
Something else? Call or text 647-293-7553.
Which fitness test do I need?
It depends on where you are applying. Ontario municipal and regional police use PREP and, depending on the service, PIN. The OPP uses PIN and PREP. The RCMP uses the PFA. CBSA uses the PAT. Ontario corrections uses FITCO. The Canadian Armed Forces use FORCE. Alberta police use A-PREP and Alberta Sheriffs use PARE. Special constable, transit, housing, campus, parking and bylaw roles vary by employer. Your recruiter's page is the final word.
Are these the official standards?
They are the standards each recruiter listed on its own page when we checked on October 26, 2026. We link the page we read for every row. Forever Aesthetic is independent: we do not administer any of these tests, no service endorses us, and the recruiting organization makes every testing and hiring decision. Standards change, so always confirm your own service's current requirements.
Which part do most applicants need the most work on?
The 20 metre shuttle run is where many applicants fall short, and it is a component of PREP, A-PREP and FITCO. We coach pacing each length, turning at the line and the endurance to hold on as the beeps get faster, on turf lanes at the studio.
Can I train for more than one test at once?
Yes. We train for many different tests, so we simulate every component and make the best use of our space, with drills and simulations for each part of each test rather than one test's official equipment.
How do I start?
With a 60 minute assessment, $90 plus HST for 1 on 1. We review your goals, timeline and training history, then test strength, conditioning, posture, flexibility and body composition (weight, body fat and BMI). A shuttle run is included when your test has one. You leave with a recommended training frequency, format and package.
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.