Constable Selection System

Constable Selection Information Package

Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police - PREP

PREP Pre-Screening Components

Pre-exercise Clearance and Informed Consent
Before attempting the PREP as part of the Constable Selection System, you will be required to complete the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) reproduced below. This health inventory identifies medical conditions that could pose a risk during exercise and which need to be cleared by a physician.

The PAR-Q:

1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?
3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing any physical activity?
4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
5. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical condition?
6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for a blood pressure or heart condition?
7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?

Blood Pressure
Next, your pre-exercise blood pressure needs to be measured.

If you are 40 years of age or less, answer “no” to all 7 PAR-Q questions and have a blood pressure equal to or less than 144/94 mmHg, you can participate in the PREP. Otherwise, a physician must complete the PARmed-X form to give clearance before you can take part in the PREP.

Regardless of your PAR-Q responses, it is suggested that you have a physical examination by a physician before doing the PREP.

In addition, prior to participation, you must sign an Informed Consent Form which contains information about each component of the PREP test and identifies any risks associated with participation.