All proctors must check candidates in or mark them no show on the proctor portal by the end of the day of the exams.

The Physical Abilities Test (PAT) includes four individual fitness tests to be administered. You must do the events in order. The running events are to be administered on a level and flat surface, grass is not acceptable.

Test

1. Push-ups

Two values recorded should be the same, the amount the candidate completed in one minute.

• Push-ups completed by one minute

• Total number of push-ups completed without a time limit

2. 300-Meter Run - No limit

3. Sit-ups - 1 Minute

4. 1.5-Mile Run - No limit

Fitness Test Administration Overview

1. Self-Directed Warm-up (5 minutes)

2. Fitness Event Process with Rest Periods

1. 1. Push-Ups (1 minute) *Record one minute AND total number of push-ups the candidate completed as the same number reached in the one minute time)

   2. Minimum 5-minute self-directed rest for recovery

   3. 300-Meter Run

   4. Minimum 5-minute self-directed active cool down

   5. Sit-Ups (1 Minute)

   6. Minimum 5-minute self- directed rest for recovery

   7. 1.5-Mile Run/Walk

3. Self-directed active cool down (5 minutes)

How to Communicate with Candidates

When reading the script or giving candidates information, be clear, neutral, and pleasant. Avoid using an overly assertive tone of voice, rather, be encouraging and consistent to everyone.

You may communicate the value earned in each event (i.e., how many push-ups or sit-ups they completed, or times acquired on runs). Do not discuss scores, passing or failing. The hiring agencies use different scoring formulas and cut-offs to determine pass/fail.

Bubble Sheet Preparation

After checking in all candidates, you will click the “PAT Worksheet” button at the top of the day’s schedule and a scoring sheet will be created. This will have all of the candidate information auto-filled onto the worksheet. Have all candidates put on a vest with number or identifier and fill in their bib # on the scoring sheet.

Scoring Sheet

Opt Out = Candidate opted not to test that event.

Self Elim = Candidate began the event but quit during the event.

DQ = Technical disqualification (went out of bounds, etc.)

What are the requirements for a candidate to "Opt Out", “Self Elim” or “DQ’ing” a portion of the exam?

Each event has Opt Out and Self-Elimination bubble, and the two runs have a Disqualification bubble. If a candidate decides to skip a portion of the exam, you will need to fill in the Opt Out bubble, then move onto the next event. If a candidate decides to begin and then stop an exam event before completing the event, you will need to fill in the Self Elim bubble for that event. If the candidate performs in a way that results in a disqualification of him or herself during an event, fill in the DQ bubble.

If a candidate Opts Out, Self-Eliminates or DQ’s they cannot retake just the portions they missed. The entire PAT test will need to be scheduled and taken again.

Communicating with Candidates about Their Scores

If candidates ask, proctors may tell candidates the number of push-ups and sit-ups they accomplished, and times they achieved on the runs.

If candidates ask if their scores are passing, proctors should respond:

“I don’t have that information. You should check with the departments you are applying to, to see what their specific standards are.”

PAT Test Administration Procedures

PAT Proctor Script

Candidate Performance Feedback Suggestions