Law enforcement recruits in Norway are required to undergo a fitness assessment as part of the recruitment process. Below is some information about the fitness requirements and standards for prison guards. This information is presented for discussion and may be out of date - for the latest information see official sources.
Norway Prison Guards Academy Assessment Tests
- Push ups - 15 times
- Sit ups - 30 times
- Run 30 laps where you have to alternate between laying down on your back and stomach every 15 meters. Distance to run is 1500 meters, and time available is 10 minutes.
- Back Extensions — lay on your stomach on a box (someone holds your feet), where your upper part of your body hangs down 90 degrees, raise your upper body 25 times.
Related Pages
- Fitness testing for other law enforcement agencies