The Physical Ability Test (PAT) is a prerequisite for enrollment to the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Corrections Officers Academy, and Juvenile Corrections Officers Academy. The purpose of the PAT is to evaluate a recruit's ability to successfully participate in the physical requirements of the academy, and to reduce the possibility of injuries occurring during the academy training. Results are only valid for 45 days from the date of testing and must be valid for acceptance into a recruit's academy class.
PAT Events
Consisting of three events, recruits must successfully complete the minimum number of correct repetitions of each event and must successfully pass each event in the following order to pass. Failure of any event constitutes a failure of the PAT.
| BLEA |
| 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 20 pushups |
| Three-minute rest period |
| 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 25 sit ups |
| Five-minute rest period |
| 3 minutes to complete a minimum of 35 squat thrusts |
| COA |
| 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 15 pushups |
| Three-minute rest period |
| 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 12 sit ups |
| Five-minute rest period |
| 3 minutes to complete a minimum of 25 squat thrusts |
| JCOA |
| 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 10 pushups |
| Three-minute rest period |
| 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 12 sit ups |
| Five-minute rest period |
| 3 minutes to complete a minimum of 15 squat thrusts |
Download the PAT Scoring sheet below:
FAQs
- Who must take the PAT?
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The Physical Ability Test is a prerequisite for enrollment to the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Corrections Officers Academy, and Juvenile Corrections Officers Academy.
- How long are PAT results valid?
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Results are only valid for 45 days from the date of testing and must be valid for acceptance into a recruit's academy class.
- What happens if I fail one event?
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Consisting of three events, recruits must successfully complete the minimum number of correct repetitions of each event and must successfully pass each event. Failure of any event constitutes a failure of the PAT.
- How do I register for the Washington State PAT?
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Please contact your sponsoring agency for specific registration instructions.