PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS
CHIP CARD
All candidates are required to have a CHIP card “to fulfill the physical fitness requirement” prior to the close of the application period. The Connecticut State Police will no longer be offering a physical fitness assessment. For more information and to schedule a date please visit www.certifyfit.com/chip-test.
Testing for the CHIP card is offered all year round via www.certifyfit.com/chip-test and is valid for 6 months. CHIP cards are submitted via email as a PDF attachment to csp.recruitment@ct.gov upon request.
PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS
The physical fitness standards for the CHIP card is comprised of four events. Each event is briefly described below. The exercises measure muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and anaerobic power. Applicants should begin preparing for this section of the test as soon as possible.
STATION 1: ONE MINUTE SIT-UP TEST
This test measures muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. The test involves the performance of as many bent leg sit-ups as an applicants can properly complete in a one-minute period. Fingers MUST BE interlaced and applicants MUST place their hands behind their head. Elbows must touch the knees in the up position and the shoulder blades must touch the floor in the down position.
STATION 2: 300 METER RUN TEST
This test measures anaerobic power. Prior to the test, you should warm-up per your normal training regimen. To begin the test you will gather at the starting line. At the signal, begin to run as fast as possible until you reach the finish line. During the test, pacing devices, external assistance, or devices that impair individuals from hearing the instructions will be prohibited. As you cross the finish line, your time will be recorded in minutes and seconds.
STATION 3: ONE MINUTE PUSH-UP TEST
This test measures muscular endurance of the chest, upper arms and shoulder muscles (upper body dynamic strength). The test involves the performance of as many push-ups as an applicant can properly complete in a one-minute period. Applicants begin the event in the down position with hands placed next to the shoulders. Arms must be at soft extension in the up position and the chest, stomach and thighs must be off the floor in the down position. Applicants may rest only in the up position.
STATION 4: 1.5 MILE RUN TEST
This is a timed run to measure the heart and vascular system’s capability to transport oxygen (cardiovascular endurance). The test involves the timed completion of a 1.5 mile run. Applicants are permitted to run, jog and/or walk to complete the 1.5 mile distance. (It should be noted, however, that this event cannot be passed if applicants walk all or most of the distance.) The score is the number of minutes and seconds needed to complete the 1.5-mile run.