Fit To Serve Canada
Candidate Centre
Everything you need before test day—assessment information, candidate guides, participant documents, preparation tools, workshops, frequently asked questions, and candidate support.
What Are You Preparing For?
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Prepare With Purpose
Use these practical tools to familiarize yourself with testing formats, pacing requirements, and assessment expectations.
20 m Shuttle Run Audio
Use the 20 metre Shuttle Run audio to become familiar with the progressive pacing signals used during the assessment.
Training with the audio can help you understand the timing of the signals. It does not guarantee a passing result and should be used as part of a safe, progressive training plan.
Using the Audio Responsibly
The Shuttle Run is a progressive aerobic assessment. Candidates should develop their fitness gradually rather than repeatedly performing maximal tests without sufficient recovery.
- Warm up properly before beginning.
- Use a flat, clear, non-slip running surface.
- Measure the full 20 metre distance accurately.
- Wear appropriate indoor athletic footwear.
- Allow adequate recovery between demanding sessions.
- Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, or unusual symptoms.
Candidate Guides
Candidate guides provide important information about assessment components, standards, expectations, and test-day procedures.
PREP Candidate Guide
Learn about the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police Applicants, including the assessment structure and what to expect.
PARE Candidate Guide
Review information about the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation and the physical demands of the assessment.
FITCO Candidate Guide
Review the official FITCO Candidate Booklet before completing the Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants.
20 m Shuttle Run Guide
Learn how the progressive Shuttle Run is administered, scored, and used within occupational fitness testing.
Required Participant Documents
Download and review the participant package that applies to your assessment. Complete all required forms before arriving at the testing location.
PREP Participant Package
Access the required participant paperwork for your PREP assessment.
PARE CBSA Participant Package
Select the appropriate CBSA participant package in your preferred language.
Standard PARE Package
This package is intended for PARE candidates who are not completing the assessment for CBSA.
FITCO Participant Package
Download and complete the required participant documents before attending your FITCO assessment.
20 m Shuttle Run Package
Access the participant paperwork required for your 20 metre Shuttle Run assessment.
Important Document Reminder
Carefully review the package that applies to your assessment. Candidates are responsible for arriving with all required forms, identification, medical documentation, and supporting information required by the applicable protocol.
Downloading a package does not replace the instructions contained in your booking confirmation or information provided by your recruiting organization.
Preparation Workshops
Build familiarity, improve movement efficiency, and gain practical experience before completing your official assessment.
PREP Workshop
Practical instruction for candidates preparing for the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police Applicants.
- Understand the assessment structure.
- Practise pacing and movement techniques.
- Identify areas requiring further preparation.
- Build confidence before your test date.
PARE Workshop
Practical instruction focused on the physical and technical demands of the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation.
- Experience the assessment environment.
- Practise efficient movement patterns.
- Review pacing and task transitions.
- Prepare with greater confidence and purpose.
More Resources Coming Soon
Fit To Serve Canada is developing additional educational and preparation resources to support candidates throughout their occupational fitness journey.
Training Videos
Instructional content covering assessment components, movement techniques, preparation strategies, and common errors.
Success Blueprints
Comprehensive preparation systems combining education, technique, training plans, recovery guidance, and test-day strategy.
Training Programs
Progressive preparation programs, training calendars, logs, warm-up resources, and practical fitness-development tools.
Important Resource Notice
The resources provided by Fit To Serve Canada are intended for general educational and preparation purposes. They do not guarantee a passing test result and are not a substitute for individualized medical, rehabilitation, or professional fitness advice.
Participants should select preparation activities appropriate to their current health, ability, and experience. Anyone with medical concerns, injuries, symptoms, or uncertainty about their ability to exercise should consult an appropriate regulated healthcare professional before beginning or modifying a training program.
Official standards, procedures, and documentation requirements may vary by assessment and recruiting organization. Always follow the instructions provided by your recruiting organization and your Fit To Serve Canada booking confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Before Test Day
What do I need to bring for my standardized fitness test?
Please bring the following items:
- Government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s licence, passport, or health card.
- Comfortable athletic clothing.
- Clean indoor running shoes with good grip.
- A printed or digital copy of your paid transaction or booking receipt.
- A printed copy of your completed testing package, where required.
A valid physician-signed or stamped medical clearance form, medical referral form, or PARmed-X form may be mandatory if required by the applicable testing protocol or health screening process.
What should I avoid before testing?
Before testing, candidates should avoid or abstain from:
- Food or drink approximately 2 hours before testing.
- Caffeine products approximately 2 hours before testing.
- Stimulants for at least 24 hours before testing.
- Alcohol for at least 6 hours before testing.
- Vigorous exercise for at least 24 hours before testing.
How early should I arrive?
Participants should arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled testing time.
Late arrivals may not be admitted once the session has started and may lose their testing opportunity.
How long does testing take?
Depending on the type of test and the number of participants, candidates should expect to be at the testing site for at least 1.5 hours.
Preparation Workshops
Do you offer workshops for the tests?
Yes. Fit To Serve Canada offers preparation workshops designed to help candidates better understand the structure, pacing, movement expectations, and physical demands of standardized fitness assessments.
What can I expect at a workshop?
Workshops are designed to provide a practical understanding of the assessment.
Does attending a workshop guarantee that I will pass?
No. A workshop cannot guarantee a passing result.
Testing Locations
Where are testing and workshops held in Ottawa?
Ottawa testing and workshops may be held at Collège La Cité.
Venue: Collège La Cité (Ottawa Campus), 801 Aviation Parkway, Building A, Rooms A-0340 & A-0350.
Building: 911 Institute (the large, 3-storey glass building left of the flagpoles).
Entrance: Use the doors closest to the "LA CITÉ" sign on the left, at the end of the roundabout.
Where are testing and workshops held in Hamilton?
Hamilton testing and workshops may be held at the Corrections Centre for Advancement & Training.
Where should I park?
For Collège La Cité, visitors should review the campus parking information.
Booking Your Session
How do I register for a test or workshop?
Registration is completed online through FareHarbor.
After Testing
Will I receive my results after testing?
Yes. Candidates will receive their results or certificate after testing.
Payment Processing
How are bookings and payments processed?
Bookings and payments are completed through FareHarbor and Stripe.
Additional Information
What is the testing environment like?
Fit To Serve Canada aims to provide a professional and supportive testing environment.
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