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Course Overview
The course has been laid out onto a 15 meter by 28 meter basketball course (approximately 50 feet by 90
feet). The course has been designed to allow for an easy flow of candidates through the course. It has been
designed to allow for two candidates to be run at staggered intervals, thereby increasing the number of
candidates that can be tested. The course map provided on the previous page displays all six (6) evolutions
and the respective measurements to properly set up the course.
The first evolution is the Weight Carry. This evolution is set up by measuring out 50 feet, the distance a
candidate will run through twice to complete this evolution. An 18 inch box at each end of this run should
also be measured out. An optional floor mat can be used if your administration site wishes to protect the
flooring of the course (e.g., if you set up on a basketball course).
The second evolution is the Stair Climb and is set up 25 feet horizontally from the starting corner of the first
evolution (see diagram).The second evolution utilizes the specific staircase that is required for this test. The
stairs should be setup to have four (4) steps; please see the staircase user’s manual for setup instructions.
The third evolution is the Obstacle Run and is set up by measuring out 58 feet from the back of the stair case.
A cone should be placed in this spot and represents the first obstacle candidates will navigate around (see
diagram). Moving vertically from this position, measure out from the center of the cone 8 feet. Place a cone at
this spot and repeat to place the third vertical cone. From cone two, measure out 45 feet (starting from the
center of the cone) horizontally. Place a cone in this spot just measured. This will be the first cone in the
second column (see diagram). Moving vertically from this position, measure out from the center of the cone 8
feet and place another cone. Repeat this such that three cones are placed in this column.
The fourth evolution is the Peg Board. Place a table ten feet vertically from the center of the last cone in the
column closest to (or on) the outer boundary line (see diagram). On this table, place the peg board. Be sure
to place ten grooved pegs in the peg holding receptacle.
The fifth evolution is the Dummy Drag. In the space between the peg board station and the bottom edge of
the boundary line, establish a starting position. The distance will vary as your table size may differ, this distance
should be approximately 5 to 15 feet. From this starting position, measure out 22.5 feet horizontally. At this
position place the traffic barrel. The dummy should be placed in inmate clothing and should be placed face
down with its feet placed on the starting line with the feet facing the barrel.
The last (sixth) evolution is the Lie-Down Stand-Ups. From the barrel, measure out 22.5 feet (or from the
starting position measure out 45 feet). At this spot place a gym mat on the floor (see diagram). The gym mat
length should be a minimum of 6 feet.