Preparing for the PARE

The PARE consists of going up a staircase, jumping over a fence and a ditch. The goalis for applicants to complete the first two stations in four minutes

Station 1Obstacle Course Section This simulates proceeding to the scene of a problem or occurrence. The total length of the course is near 350 m long (1150 feet) and involves running six laps which include: direction changes; jumping across a 1.5 m. (5 ft.) distance; ascending and descending stairs; jumping over 0.45 m. (18 in.) hurdles; vaulting a 0.9 m. (3 ft.) barrier, followed by performing a controlled fall and getting back up before starting the next lap. Each lap takes approximately 25 sec. At the end of the sixth laps the participant proceeds to the second section.

Station 2 Push/Pull Section This simulates having to physically solve a problem or occurrence. It requires a 32 kg (70 lb) weight be pushed and pulled through six, 180 degree arcs. Four controlled falls must be performed between the push and pull tasks; two to the front and two to the back. The push/pull section lasts approximately 70 sec.

Station 3 Weight Carry This activity begins within 2 min of completing the Push/Pull Section. It simulates having to remove an object or a person from the scene. It requires a 36 kg (80 lb) bag be carried over a 15 metre (50 feet) distance. Participant will be given a maximum of three attempts to complete the Weight Carry Section.

Task assignment

Station 1 Assignment

Obstacle Course Section Create a sample two week Personal Exercise Schedule to prepare for the PARE test. Refer to your text book for exercise guidelines and clear testing practices. PREPtest can be found on pg 342

Station 2 Push/Pull Section

Create a list of five exercises that will help you with the Push pull section. List the exercise and explain how it will help with this section. Push/Pull is located on page 346 of the text book.

Station 3 Weight Carry

Create a list of three exercises that will help you with the weight carry section. List the exercise and explain how it will help with this section. Bag carry section is located on page 348 of the text book.

Action Plan

Describe how you would implement the program into your lifestyle now. Discuss any complications or difficulties preparing for the test. ( paragraph)