The Royal Canadian Mounted Police promotes and supports the importance of fitness for duty, fitness for life. Most cadets leave Depot in the best physical condition of their lives. Striving to maintain this condition is important and challenging once working on detachment. There are a number of important reasons why as a police officer you should maintain your fitness for duty throughout your career.
• professional image
• improved job performance
• quality backup
• increased ability to handle shiftwork
• reduced likelihood of excessive force
• prevention of health problems
• reduced disability
• better quality of life
• longer life.
The Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) is a physical abilities evaluation which requires you to be in good physical fitness because it stresses all three energy systems of the body (aerobic, anaerobic alactate, and anaerobic lactate). In other words, you need to have a fit cardiovascular system as well as good muscular strength and endurance. In order to prepare to take PARE, it is recommended that you maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. This 12 week program is designed for anyone who wants to become fit, to achieve fitness for duty and to prepare for PARE. It outlines the components of fitness: cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and skill-related fitness; exercise safety; and provides a detailed program over a 12 week period.
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