Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council Physical Agility Test (PAT)
TLDRThe Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council mandates a Physical Agility Test (PAT) for candidates entering the Basic Game Warden Academy. Candidates must pass this test within 30 days of starting the academy, with two attempts allowed. The PAT consists of nine physical tasks, including hurdling, stair negotiation, low crawl, ditch simulation, fence climbing, window entry, dragging a 150-pound dummy, and running laps. Penalties apply for obstacles knocked down or rules broken, with a maximum time limit of 2 minutes and 6 seconds to complete the course. Failure to pass results in ineligibility for the academy.
Takeaways
- ๐ Candidates for the Georgia Game Warden Academy must pass the POST-mandated Physical Agility Test (PAT) to be admitted.
- โฐ The time limit to complete the PAT is two minutes and six seconds, including penalties.
- ๐ซ Failure to pass the PAT results in ineligibility for the academy and dismissal from the program.
- ๐ฅ The PAT is conducted on a half-court basketball court and measures 870 feet or 290 yards.
- ๐โโ๏ธ Candidates can attempt the course twice on the designated date within 30 days of the academy start.
- ๐ Athletic clothes and running shoes are required, with minimal jewelry allowed during the test.
- ๐ The course consists of nine physical tasks that simulate essential law enforcement job functions.
- ๐ Penalties apply for knocking down hurdles, faults in the ditch simulation, and unsuccessful attempts at the window and fence.
- ๐ Candidates must make three physical attempts through the window and over the fence, with the clock running during these attempts.
- ๐ Candidates are advised to clarify any questions or concerns with the academy director or game warden instructors before attempting the course.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council Physical Agility Test (PAT)?
-The purpose of the PAT is to ensure that candidates selected for the basic game warden academy meet the physical requirements set by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council before being admitted into the academy.
What are the consequences of failing the PAT?
-Failure to pass the PAT will result in the candidate being declared ineligible to attend training, leading to their dismissal from the academy.
How many attempts are candidates allowed to challenge the course?
-Candidates may challenge the course twice on the designated date or dates within 30 days of the start of the academy.
What is the total distance of the course?
-The course measures a total of 870 feet, or 290 yards.
What is the time limit for completing the course?
-The time limit for completing the course, including penalties, is two minutes and six seconds.
What happens if a candidate fails to complete the course within the time limit?
-Candidates who fail to complete the course within the maximum time limit, including penalties, will be ineligible to attend the basic game warden academy.
What equipment is prohibited during the course, besides jewelry?
-Candidates are not allowed to wear any jewelry other than one ring and a watch.
What are the nine tasks that make up the course?
-The nine tasks include running laps around the course, clearing low hurdles, negotiating stairs, low crawl under an obstacle, clearing a ditch simulation, climbing a chain link fence, entering a four-foot high window, dragging a 150-pound dummy, and completing a final running lap to the finish line.
How are penalties assessed for the้็ข็ฉ?
-Penalties are assessed as follows: two seconds for each knocked-down hurdle, two seconds for a four-foot fault on either or both sides of the ditch simulation, and four seconds for a complete run-through of the ditch simulation.
What is required for the window and fence portions of the course?
-The candidate must make three physical attempts to pass through the window and over the fence before an evaluator can offer a run-around.
What should candidates do if they have questions or concerns about the PAT?
-Candidates should ask the academy director or one of the game warden instructors for clarification or assistance regarding the physical agility test prior to their attempt at the course.
Outlines
๐โโ๏ธ Physical Agility Test Requirements for Georgia Game Wardens
This paragraph outlines the mandatory physical agility test (P.A.T) for candidates selected to join the Georgia Game Warden Academy. It emphasizes the importance of passing the P.A.T as a prerequisite for admission and the consequences of failure, which include ineligibility for training and dismissal from the academy. The test comprises nine essential physical tasks for law enforcement training and is conducted on a half-court basketball court measuring 870 feet (290 yards). Candidates are given a maximum time limit of two minutes and six seconds to complete the course, including penalties for failing to adhere to the specified rules. The paragraph also details the allowed attire and the prohibition of jewelry, except for a single ring and a watch. Candidates are allowed two attempts to challenge the course within 30 days of the academy's start and are provided with a walk-through demonstration prior to their attempt.
๐ฅ Course Demonstration and Additional Information
This paragraph provides guidance for candidates regarding the physical agility test, encouraging them to seek clarification from the academy director or game warden instructors if they have any questions or concerns. It also mentions that an uninterrupted point-of-view run-through of the entire course is available for candidates to watch, serving as a visual aid and preparation tool. The paragraph concludes with a motivational message, wishing candidates good luck as they prepare for and undertake the physical agility test.
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Keywords
๐กPhysical Agility Test (PAT)
๐กGeorgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council
๐กGame Warden Academy
๐กTime Limit
๐กObstacles
๐กPenalties
๐กDress Code
๐กCourse Layout
๐กRunning Shoes
๐ก150 Pound Dead Weight Dummy
๐กChain Link Fence
Highlights
Welcome to the POST Academy Entry Physical Agility Test for the Georgia Game Warden Academy.
Candidates must pass the POST-mandated Physical Agility Test (PAT) to be admitted into the academy.
Failure to pass the PAT results in ineligibility for training and dismissal from the academy.
Candidates may challenge the course twice within 30 days of the start of the academy.
The course is 870 feet (290 yards) long and is laid out on a half-court basketball court.
There is a 2-minute 6-second time limit for the course, including penalties.
Candidates who do not complete the course within the time limit are ineligible for the Basic Game Warden Academy.
The course consists of nine interspersed individual tasks essential for law enforcement training.
Candidates run 1 and 3/4 laps around the course and navigate through various obstacles.
Obstacles include low hurdles, stairs, low crawl under an obstacle, ditch simulation, chain link fence, and a 150-pound dummy drag.
Penalties are assessed for knocking down hurdles, faults in the ditch simulation, and unsuccessful attempts at the window and fence.
Candidates must make three physical attempts through the window and over the fence before a run-around is offered.
The clock continues during attempts, and candidates may be directed to repeat portions of the event.
Candidates are advised to ask the academy director or game warden instructors for clarifications on the PAT.
An uninterrupted point of view run-through of the entire course is provided for candidates.
Candidates are wished good luck at the end of the informative video.