Use of Physical Fitness Assessments in Tactical Populations
Rob Marc Orr, Robert G. Lockie, Gemma Milligan, Cheryl Lim, Jay Dawes
Abstract
ABSTRACT Physical fitness assessments for tactical occupations (e.g., military, law enforcement, and emergency services) can include predictive tests of anaerobic power, cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular power, strength, agility, and/or simulated occupational tasks. Not only can these tests be used to assess the ability of someone to undertake the job role but they can be used to determine injury risk, training failure, and/or general health. This review discusses different uses for physical fitness assessments and considerations for their use in tactical populations.
Topics & Concepts
Physical fitnessPhysical strengthLaw enforcementApplied psychologyAnaerobic exercisePsychologyComputer sciencePhysical therapyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedicinePolitical scienceLawOccupational Health and PerformanceSports injuries and preventionMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation