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Physical Fitness Requirements

Special Function Officer (SFO) Exit Standard

The exit exam is required for SFO certification in any academy.

• 1.5 Mile Run 15:37
• Push-Ups 16 Reps (Maximum repetitions with no time constraint and no rest during this phase of the test)
  Watch Video On How To Perform Push-ups
• Vertical Jump 15 inches
  Watch Video On How To Perform Vertical Jump
• Sit-Ups 25 Reps (Time limit one limit)
  Watch Video On How To Perform Sit-ups
• 300 Meter 70 seconds

The procedure and order for testing is recommended as follows:

1. Warm up for 3 minutes; perform the Vertical Jump test and rest for 2 minutes.
2. Perform the One Minute Sit Up test and rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Perform the 300 Meter Run, then rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Perform the Maximum Push Up test, then rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Do the cardio-warm up for 2 to 3 minutes, then perform the 1.5 Mile Run and cardio-cool down for 5 minutes.