PT Test for Texas

[Iceman5054]

Hello-

A google search came up negative on this-

Is there a standard pt test for the texas academy? I see different departments have agility tests (Houston,
Austin, ect) which include: run up steps, ladder climb with shotgun, sprint, ect.

So I see the "agility test," but no test with a big run. Is the agility test the test you take to graduate?

Thank you!

[Deputy_do_right]

Are you talking any academy, like your local community college's and such?
Sheesh, it's been 20 years since I went to my academy, but I do recall our agility test at the end, well a sort of.
Believe it was a mile run in 9 or 10 minutes. So many push ups, so many pull ups, and so many sit ups. If you're in decent shape cardio-wise, and have good upper body and good core strength you'll be fine. If not you may want to start working on it NOW.

[13MWZ]

Google Cooper standards or Cooper test. Many departments use this for their PT test. Some use Obstical/agility tests, and some make up their own PT test. There is no standardized test for Texas LE agencies.

[nefto]

I don't believe there is any requirement for PT to be licensed in Texas. There is a requirement for DT (Defensive Tactics). To my understanding PT standards, if any, are determined by the individual agencies.