Use of physical fitness assessments in tactical populations

Robin M. Orr, Robert Lockie, Gemma Milligan, Cheryl Lim, Jay Dawes

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    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)106-113
    Number of pages8
    JournalStrength & Conditioning Journal
    Volume44
    Issue number2
    Early online date18 Jun 2021
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2022

    Keywords

    • military
    • law enforcement
    • fire and rescue
    • army
    • police

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