Developed by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, the physical conditioning program is designed to enhance the physical fitness of police cadets. Program objectives are achieved by a three-step educational process: (1) cadets are introduced to goals and objectives of the physical conditioning program; (2) cadets participate in a series of conditioning exercises that systematically address the basic components of physical fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility); and (3) cadets receive classroom instruction in physical fitness as a lifetime pursuit, low back care, nutrition, weight management, substance abuse, and self-evaluation. In addition to assessment and physical conditioning components, the program includes a job-related physical ability test that each cadet must pass in order to demonstrate acceptable physical readiness to perform as a patrol officer. The physical conditioning program manual includes essential background information for instructors, specific program requirements, classroom instruction materials, recommended medical and routine/emergency first aid procedures, and the job-related test battery. Appendixes contain additional information on physical ability enhancement and testing.