PET Testing & Training

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• Download PET Medical Form (pdf)

• Download PET Description (pdf)

To register for the Physical Evaluation Test (PET), you must call 220-7749 (Client Services) or come in to the Campus Recreation office in person. The office is located in the Kinesiology Building at the University of Calgary, room KNA 101. The cost of the PET Test is $85.00 plus GST. For a list of upcoming testing dates, >>click here

You can download detailed information about the PET test here.

Prior to running the PET test, each participant is responsible for having a medical clearance form filled out by their doctor indicating that they are healthy and able to run the test. The form must be completed with a stamp from the clinic in the designated spot.

Participants must have the completed form with them on the day of the scheduled PET test or they will not be allowed to participate in the test. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The PET medical clearance form can be found here.

Participants will also be required to complete a waiver and a PAR-Q Form which will be available from the lead tester the day of the test.

PET PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS

PET testing will take place in the University of Calgary Jack Simpson Gymnasium.

Applicants must bring their completed medical clearance.

If you have run a PET test with us within the last six months, notify us in advance to
have your medical clearance form retrieved from our files.

Please arrive at the scheduled time and plan to be there for the duration of the scheduled test.

Paperwork will be taken care of first, followed by resting measures for heart rate
and blood pressure. We will then do a course explanation and a walk-through.

Bring a light snack in case you will be running towards the end of the session.

If you are interested in PET training, contact the Health and Fitness Programs and Services Office at 220-5193.

Please take note of this VERY IMPORTANT information:

 

• Do not eat for at least 2 hours prior to testing.

• Refrain from drinking caffeinated beverages for 2 hours and alcoholic drinks for
six hours prior to testing.

• Strenuous physical activity should be avoided for six hours prior to the test.

• Failure to adhere to the above conditions may negatively affect your test performance.

• Please dress appropriately for activity; shorts or sweat pants, t-shirt and running
shoes (also note: due to the nature of this test, long sleeves and long pants may be
appropriate to avoid floor burns).

• For more information about PET testing, call the Calgary and District Be Fit For Life Centre at 220-8011.

PARE/PET/A-Prep Training

This 4 Hour, one on one training program will introduce you to the elements of, and direct you in preparing for: the PARE test which is for the R.C.M.P., the A-Prep which is for the Calgary Police Service, or the PET test which is for emergency response services.
Benefit from the instruction, training and practice necessary to build the confidence and physical ability to pass these challenging tests.

Cost $265.00 (includes a one month membership to the U of C, Fitness Centre)

For further information about your training, or to register, please call 403-220-5193.