Fitness Testing Evaluations

Fitness evaluations are an important component of a comprehensive health and wellness program for first responders and other physically demanding occupations. A well-designed fitness test battery provides valuable insight into an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform the essential physical functions of the job. Pinnacle Training Systems utilizes evidence-based fitness assessment principles and established protocols from recognized organizations, including the Cooper Institute and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), to evaluate key components of physical fitness.

Our team of trained kinesiologists applies these assessment principles to develop and administer evaluations that are specific to the physical demands of each department and position. Testing may assess areas such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and functional capacity. Each program is customized to help evaluate job-related physical capabilities, support safe job performance, minimize the risk of excessive-force situations, and address known health and fitness risks associated with public safety occupations.

Functional Movement Screening

Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is a systematic assessment used to evaluate movement patterns, mobility, stability, balance, and overall movement quality. For first responders, the screening can help identify movement limitations, asymmetries, and areas of dysfunction that may increase the risk of injury during physically demanding job tasks. By identifying these potential risk factors before an injury occurs, the results can be used to guide individualized corrective exercises, mobility training, and conditioning strategies. FMS can therefore serve as a valuable component of a comprehensive injury prevention program by helping first responders improve movement quality, address physical limitations, and better prepare their bodies for the demands of the job.