RCMP fitness test training in Mississauga.
Forever Aesthetic coaches RCMP applicants for the Police Fitness Assessment (PFA) Field test at a private studio in Mississauga. It has three pass or fail parts: a 500 metre run in 2:30 or less, a sandbag lift and carry in 3:45 or less, and a seated medicine ball toss of at least 2.6 metres.
RCMP PFA at a glance
| What it is | The Police Fitness Assessment, Field version: the RCMP applicant fitness test |
|---|---|
| When | Early in the application, after the online entrance assessment. A recruiter schedules it |
| Standards | 500 metres in 2:30 or less; emergency assistance event in 3:45 or less; medicine ball toss of 2.6 metres or more. Pass each part (RCMP, checked October 26, 2026) |
| How we train it | Run pacing, lifting and carrying under fatigue, upper body power, and retests, with Depot in mind |
| 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 PFA Field involves.
1. Foot pursuit
Run 500 metres as quickly and safely as you can. The course may be 50 metre laps, a 250 metre out and back, or a loop. Standard: 2 minutes and 30 seconds or less.
2. Emergency assistance
- Lift a 20.5 kg (45 lb) sandbag from the floor and tap it on a wall at 1 metre, moving side to side, 14 times. The 15th lift goes to 1.4 metres.
- Then run 50 metres, pick up two 20.5 kg sandbags and carry them 50 metres. Do this three times.
- Standard: the whole event in 3 minutes and 45 seconds or less.
3. Physical control
Sit with your back against a wall, legs apart, and throw a 4.5 kg (10 lb) medicine ball forward as far as you can. One practice throw, then three scored throws. Your longest counts. Standard: at least 2.6 metres.
You get at least 5 minutes of recovery between the three parts.
Sources: RCMP Police Fitness Assessment and RCMP applicant fitness test, checked October 26, 2026. Always follow the RCMP's current instructions.
How we train it.
- Test all three parts
Your 60 minute assessment shows where you stand on running, lifting, carrying and upper body power, then we set a plan around your application timeline.
- Pace the 500 metres
Running work so you know the speed 2:30 asks for, and can hold it without fading on the last lap.
- Lift and carry under fatigue
Lifting technique for repeated sandbag lifts, then carries when your legs and grip are already tired. We simulate the event, not just the lifts.
- Build upper body power
Seated throwing power and the strength behind it, working toward 2.6 metres with a margin to spare.
- Retest, then look ahead to Depot
Progress checks against each standard, and training for what Depot adds if you move on: the fence, sled work, carries and stairs in kit.
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.
RCMP test questions.
Something else? Call or text 647-293-7553.
What is on the RCMP PFA Field test?
Three parts, each pass or fail: a 500 metre foot pursuit run in 2 minutes and 30 seconds or less, an emergency assistance event (15 sandbag lifts with a 20.5 kg bag, then three 50 metre run and carry trips with two 20.5 kg bags) in 3 minutes and 45 seconds or less, and a seated 4.5 kg medicine ball toss of at least 2.6 metres. You get at least 5 minutes of recovery between parts.
When do RCMP applicants take the PFA?
Early in the application, after the online career presentation and entrance assessment. A recruiter contacts you to schedule it. The RCMP says applicants who apply on or after September 15, 2026 must pass it to move forward.
Is the test at Depot different?
Yes. Cadets take a different version at the RCMP Academy, Depot. It adds a 1.4 metre chain link fence during the 500 metre run, a sled push and pull, a mannequin pull, loading objects into a truck, a carry replicating half a stretcher with an adult casualty, and a 90 second task in body armour with stairs. We train with that next step in mind.
Do you run the official PFA?
No. The RCMP runs the official test with trained evaluators, and it also lists PFA workshops on its recruiting events page. We prepare you for it.
Can I train for the RCMP 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 RCMP 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.