University of Regina
KIN 358- Occupational Testing and Training
Winter 2023
Comparative Analysis of Physiological Demands: A-PREP vs. POPAT
Objective:
The primary objective of this project is to assess and compare the physiological demands
of two law enforcement physical fitness tests, namely the Alberta Physical Readiness Evaluation
for Police Officers (A-PREP) and the Peace Officers Physical Abilities Test (POPAT). Students
will work in small groups to execute both aptitude tests, measuring VO2 max using a mobile
VO2 master and collecting movement data using an accelerometer. The project aims to provide a
comprehensive analysis of the physiological requirements for each test and highlight the
differences and similarities between them.
Project Components:
1. Introduction (10%):
• Provide a brief overview of the importance of physical fitness in law enforcement.
• Introduce the A-PREP and POPAT tests, including their significance in evaluating
physical readiness.
2. Literature Review (15%):
• Conduct a literature review on the physiological demands of law enforcement
tasks.
• Discuss relevant studies that focus on the A-PREP and POPAT tests.
3. Methodology (20%):
• Describe the procedures followed for executing the A-PREP and POPAT tests.
• Explain the process of measuring VO2 max using a VO2 master.
• Provide details on the collection of movement data with an accelerometer.
4. Data Collection and Analysis (25%):
• Present the results of VO2 max measurements for both tests.
• Analyze the movement data gathered from the accelerometer for each test.
• Use appropriate statistical methods to compare and contrast the physiological
demands of A-PREP and POPAT.
5. Discussion (20%):
• Interpret the findings and discuss the significance of the physiological demands
observed in both tests.
• Explore the implications of the results for law enforcement training and physical
conditioning programs.
• Address any unexpected or noteworthy outcomes and propose potential reasons
for observed differences.
6. Conclusion (10%):
• Summarize the key findings of the study.
• Offer recommendations for future research in the field of law enforcement
physical fitness testing.
Rubric:
Needs
Improvement
(1/4)
Lacks a clear or
relevant
introduction.
Limited or no
discussion of
relevant
literature.
%
Grade
Criteria
Excellent (4/4)
Good (3/4)
Satisfactory (2/4)
Introduction
Thoroughly
introduces the topic
and its relevance.
Adequately
introduces the topic
and its relevance.
Provides a basic
introduction to the
topic.
Literature
Review
Demonstrates an indepth understanding
of relevant literature.
Summarizes key
literature
effectively.
Presents a basic
overview of relevant
literature.
Describes the
procedures
adequately.
Describes the
procedures but lacks
detail or
consideration of
ethical aspects.
Incomplete or
unclear
methodology.
20%
Presents analyzed
data with some
interpretation.
Presents data with
minimal analysis.
Data
presentation is
unclear or
incomplete.
20%
Interprets findings
and discusses
implications
adequately.
Offers a basic
interpretation of
findings and
implications.
Lacks clear
interpretation
and discussion.
20%
Summarizes key
findings and
recommendations
adequately.
Provides a basic
summary of findings
with limited
recommendations.
Lacks a clear or
relevant
conclusion.
10%
Organized with
generally clear
structure, language,
and formatting.
Somewhat organized
with occasional
issues in structure,
language, or
formatting.
Poor
organization,
language, or
formatting.
5%
Methodology
Data
Collection
and Analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
Overall
Presentation
Total Grade:
Clearly and
concisely describes
the procedures with
consideration of
ethical aspects.
Presents wellanalyzed and
interpreted data with
statistical methods.
Clearly interprets
findings and
discusses their
implications
comprehensively.
Provides a concise
and effective
summary of key
findings and
recommendations.
Well-organized, with
clear structure,
language, and
formatting.
10%
15%
/100%