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Trooper Career · Physical Standards

Part of the assessment of potential Trooper Cadets is whether they meet the WSP's physical standards. The nature of police work necessitates applicants can demonstrate the aptitude to meet the Minimum Requirements as they pertain to physical abilities.

These standards have been expanded upon below to assist you in preparing for the testing process, and to assist you in making a realistic assessment of being hired as a Trooper Cadet.

Physical Fitness Test

The following are the Cooper Institute Physical Fitness Test and Norms for Law Enforcement Standards which applicant’s tests will be based on:

  1. Perform the one minute push up test, followed by a rest period.
  2. Perform the one minute sit up test, followed by a rest period.
  3. Do a cardio warm up for 2 to 3 minutes, and then perform a 1.5 mile run.

Refer to the fitness video for demonstrations of the following tests:

The Cooper Institute Fitness Standards (Male 40%)

Age Push ups Sit ups 1.5 mile run
20-29 29 38 12:29
30-39 24 35 12:53
40-49 18 29 13:50
50-59 13 24 15:14
60 + 10 19 17:19

Note: The Cooper Institute does not have established standards for males 19 ½ years of age in all categories; therefore, these applicants will be held to the 20-29 male standards.

The Cooper Institute Fitness Standards (Female 40%)

Age Push ups Sit ups 1.5 mile run
20-29 15 32 15:05
30-39 11 25 15:56
40-49 9 20 17:11
50-59 12 (m) 14 19:10
60 + 5 (m) 6 20:55

Note: The Cooper Institute does not have established standards for females 19 ½ years of age in all categories; therefore, they will be held to the 20-29 female standards.

(m) = notes the standard for modified push-ups.

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Body Fat Standards

Applicants applying for the position of trooper cadet are required to meet departmental body fat standards, as outlined in the application. Failure to meet these standards will require the applicant to submit a waiver within 10 days of their scheduled test date. Proof can be obtained through having their body fat percentage evaluated under the following guidelines:

  1. Waivers must be printed on official letterhead or other professionally recognized correspondence, and the applicants full name must be clearly annotated somewhere on the waiver.

  2. Waivers will be obtained from a physical fitness facility, gym, health care provider, military, or other credible organization experienced in conducting body fat evaluations.

  3. The evaluation must indicate that the applicant’s body fat is fewer than 20% for males and 26% for females, with a numerical result clearly indicated (ex. 18.5%).

  4. Waivers must not be handwritten and shall contain information related to who conducted the evaluation, the type of measurement used, in which facility it was conducted, and the date and time the evaluation was completed.

Upon review and approval of submitted body fat waivers by a commissioned Trooper of the WSP, applicants will be allowed to participate in phase 1 testing. Continuation throughout the WSP testing process may require applicants to obtain additional waivers to ensure policy compliance.

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