(1) All students will be required to perform the following physical tests:

(a) pushups;

(b) situps;

(c) one and one half mile run; and

(d) sit and reach.

(2) A student may request a substitution for any of the above physical tests, but before any substitution is granted, the request will be reviewed by the academy administrator. The student may be asked to provide medical records documenting the need for the substitution, and these medical records may be submitted for review by a physician designated by the academy before any request for substitution is granted.

(3) A document detailing fitness requirements, academy expectations, and student preparation procedures will be furnished to all students who register for the basic course.

(4) Student performance will be measured at times during and/or before the basic course. These testing times may consist of the following:

(a) entry fitness test within 40 days of the start of the basic course;

(b) midterm fitness test; and

(c) final fitness test.

(5) Students who arrive at the academy with an injury or condition that prevents them from attempting any of the prescribed fitness tests will not be allowed to complete the basic course.

(6) At the prescribed fitness tests, the student must pass every physical test, meeting the required levels of performance as prescribed by administrative policy. Students who fail to meet the required performance levels will be given one opportunity for retest in all physical tests within ten business days of the posted date of failure. Failure to pass the prescribed physical fitness test may result in expulsion or termination from the basic course.

(7) All basic course students expelled or terminated due to failure of the physical fitness tests will be dropped from the basic course session and may be required to reapply to complete a future session of the entire course.

(8) All basic course students must successfully complete the final fitness test in order to complete the basic course and attend graduation. Students who fail the final fitness test will be given one opportunity for retest within ten business days of the posted date of failure. Failure to successfully complete a retest within ten business days of the posted date of failure or failure to meet the fitness requirements upon reentry of the next successive basic course, will require reapplication and completion of the entire basic course.