Physical Abilities Testing Validation for Public Safety

by John E. Combs, MA, CSCS
TSAC Report April 2014
Vol 35, Issue 1

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Those who are in key decision-making positions should understand the importance of proper research, validation, and implementation procedures when developing physical fitness standards.

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This article originally appeared in TSAC Report, the NSCA’s quarterly, online-only publication geared toward the training of tactical athletes, operators, and facilitators. It provides research-based articles, performance drills, and conditioning techniques for operational, tactical athletes. The TSAC Report is only available for NSCA Members. Read more articles from TSAC Report 

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1. Civil Rights Act of 1991. Title 42, United States Code Section 2000e-2(1). Accessed September 2014 from http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm.
2. Collingwood, TR, Hoffman, R, and Smith, J. Underlying physical fitness factors for performing police officer physical tasks Police Chief 71(3): 1, 2004.
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5. Easterling v. State of Connecticut. Civil Action No.: 3:08-CV-0826 (JCH). May 5, 2011. Retrieved 2014 from http://www.workplaceclassaction.com/files/2013/07/Easterling.pdf.
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