Fit To Serve Canada Resource Centre
Access practical resources, candidate guides, required participant documents, preparation tools, and training materials designed to help you approach your assessment informed, organized, and ready.
Find What You Need
Select a resource category to move directly to the information, downloads, or preparation tools you need.
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.
Still Have Questions?
Review our frequently asked questions or contact the Fit To Serve Canada team for assistance with testing, documentation, preparation, workshops, or registration.