Did it this week. I'm definitely not in great physical shape, but I still managed to pass with a decent time. It's all about pacing. Don't ever sprint, keep a steady jogging pace the whole time and you will pass with plenty of time. You have 3:30 to do it. Trust me, it is plenty of time as long as you just keep going. The fence is probably the most difficult obstacle. It's caved in from thousands of people climbing it. They suggested we kick our shoes off and dig our toes in to get over. That worked perfect for me. Also don't underestimate that water jump. By that point your legs are shot and you are liable to fall in. If you want to prepare, this test is almost zero strength. Its almost exclusively cardio and leg endurance. What helped me was jogging about a 1/4 mile, and at set intervals doing about 3-5 burpees to simulate an obstacle. Then took an old riding mower and pulled it backwards for about 10 yards to simulate a dummy drag. Do something similar once or twice a week leading up to this and you'll be golden. 10 minutes of training goes a long long way.
@KillMePleaseINeedToBeShot2 жыл бұрын
1:22 Hire this camera man as a THP trooper, he can phase straight through hurdles and barriers lol
@grated47 Жыл бұрын
Took this test today. Passed. Make sure you are in shape. It doesn’t look bad but but it will wear you out fast. Good luck. My best advice run a lot to prepare.
@darthtytherous2107 Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Good luck and hope you have a long and safe career.
@marktaylor1415 Жыл бұрын
Do you do the obstacle course for the interview or at the academy?
@winallday123xd4 Жыл бұрын
@@marktaylor1415you do the obstacle before you do anything else once you pass that you do interviews and the hiring process
@isaiahbishop89992 жыл бұрын
I took this test recently. Thankfully I did well enough to pass - my advice: this course works your legs more than anything. If you have limited time to prepare for it, work mainly on your leg exercises. Run everyday. Best of luck!
@winallday123xd4 Жыл бұрын
What was the time limit?
@isaiahbishop8999 Жыл бұрын
@@winallday123xd4 they don’t tell you. But you have plenty of time to do it, that i can say.
@winallday123xd4 Жыл бұрын
@@isaiahbishop8999 do they have the mile and a half, sit ups and push ups as well?? What’s the time limit on those and reps ?
@isaiahbishop8999 Жыл бұрын
@@winallday123xd4 no that comes just before you enter academy. Only the obstacle course is the agility test.
@winallday123xd4 Жыл бұрын
@@isaiahbishop8999 oh okay thank you
@Miamiflow8852 жыл бұрын
Now I see why they usually hire 22 year olds
@randallferguson81473 жыл бұрын
So if the hurdles are 'guardrails', are we able to touch them, rather than treat them like a running track hurdle? Like, one hand on to clear the jump?
@xc4liber5203 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@justinchapman96373 ай бұрын
Highway patrol is a great job but don't expect to get past the agility course and interviews if there are a ton of younger people with military, college, or law enforcement backgrounds. Remember you would be applying for a state job, the state operated like a machine, and it is nothing personal it is bulk screening from HR people pushing buttons on a computer.
@forestlu30992 жыл бұрын
Still confused if im doing this or the push up and situo pt test right before my interview...
@Takenhandle072 жыл бұрын
It’s the obstacle course
@bigginzack8 ай бұрын
Disclaimer: Don't be a white 26 y/o male. I've maintained a relatively peak physical condition for roughly around 20 years of my life. I'm not interesting in bragging or boasting- but out of the roughly estimated (recollected) 50-60 candidates that I performed the obstacle course amongst, it would be a farfetched idea that I didn't perform amongst the top tier.. I've trained a majority of my life to be a scholar and peak physical competitor within a multitude of combat sports. In these sports you learn much of humility, will, and sheer determination. My self-discipline is elite. My integrity upmost. My faith ground. My intellect above par. My work ethic positive. dependable, trust worthy, and loyal. I worked diligently to acquire these traits. As a Christian these are traits I hold dear in order to live in a Christlike manner. I known who I am- and I have known the the values I hold dear, without question, for over a decade. I took the obstacle course, went through the screening process, and returned home to my residence a couple hours away to the TN GA border...friends... A week later I received mail confirmation that I was considered an UNFIT candidate for the position as a Trooper. Understand, my hope was to serve and protect with upmost rectitude, as it still remains today. (I breed and supply Doberman Pinschers now, praise God.) Hindsight is 20/20. I unfortunately see now who these dictators hired... Unphysically fit, incompetent, ungodly men and women. With all due respect to men and women- weaker men and women. I believe they do this in order to be able to brainwash their force. I suppose you can compare it to a militaristic type training- with due order to deconstruct and rebuild them in a manner they see fit, for lack of a better word. One man CAN make a difference, and I would have made a difference for you THP. But the difference I would have made, seemingly, would have been counter productive to your agenda, if I may so speak to the THP as an entity. My moral of the story is this- if you are someone confidently worth your salt, bypass this profession. They don't want someone serene, composed, and battle-tested. This is for controllable, ungrounded, unjust men and women. This is the devils work. Let me explain. Men and women in this field are taught to lie and to deceive- and that is the truth. I'll absent myself with this, - Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
@michaelpickett91634 ай бұрын
Wow, I wonder why they didn't pick you. You sound like an ideal candidate. /s
@bigginzack4 ай бұрын
haha i know it brother.... im just a good ol Christian man. that certainly wont fit the mold.@@michaelpickett9163
@greggoryhussey2501 Жыл бұрын
I just took it and they change a few things.
@honeybadger2111 Жыл бұрын
What did they change?
@winallday123xd4 Жыл бұрын
@@honeybadger2111they didn’t change anything.
@chrishaggard44339 ай бұрын
I'm curious what changed as well
@greggoryhussey25019 ай бұрын
You won't be getting out of a car and run to push the vehicle. And 2 you will pull the 100-plus pound dummy but not from the car.
@nicholashanson16432 ай бұрын
@@greggoryhussey2501so other then that everything is the same?
@jamaristomlinson68722 жыл бұрын
I got to be there the 16th
@mongoose79472 жыл бұрын
I am planning to become an Tennessee highway patrol officer, soon.
@jordangornick9528 Жыл бұрын
I take this test in 2 weeks!!! Excited but nervous!😅
@richardhannon8583 Жыл бұрын
Me too man!
@winallday123xd4 Жыл бұрын
Same lmao
@Sharmswow Жыл бұрын
Same
@winallday123xd4 Жыл бұрын
@@jonlock9945 I’ve heard 3 in a half but I’m sure they’ll tell us when we get there lol.
@DB-jv7vi Жыл бұрын
I take it on the 6th of September
@itsgravybaby82852 жыл бұрын
I’ll be there in a year. 💪
@michaelpisano47313 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to have been invited to the agility test and first round interview. Although I passed i was not selected as a candidate. Despite this I learned many things about myself during the process. To the men and women who were selected God Bless You!!! Life is not a destination, but a journey. Stay safe in all your future endeavors and thank you again for all those who continue to serve and the generations before who paved the way.
@michaelpisano47313 жыл бұрын
@@Takenhandle07 it said due to budget constraints and lack of dorm space, I would imagine something to do with covid 19 as well
@michaelpisano47313 жыл бұрын
@@Takenhandle07 I have already submitted application and reached out to the recruitment team at THP. I am just waiting to hear back if I will be invited again
@michaelpisano47313 жыл бұрын
@@Takenhandle07 honestly a few weeks after accepting applications had closed, I checked my email every day and then it was there. I almost thought I wasn't going to hear back... so if anyone applies I would say check your email daily
@noahanderson34863 жыл бұрын
So when does the physical fitness test take place before or after interviews?
@michaelpisano47313 жыл бұрын
@@noahanderson3486 before the interview
@lifeILive4real9 ай бұрын
So if you don’t finish the 1.5 mile in the time limit you can’t move on. Is that correct.
@curtisthompson86872 жыл бұрын
I applied for it going through the process rn hopefully I get it AUG 5th
@ridgerunner79802 жыл бұрын
just make sure you have a chip on your shoulder
@TheHilltopper212 жыл бұрын
did u get it?
@curtisthompson86872 жыл бұрын
@@TheHilltopper21 yeah I start August 28
@Takenhandle072 жыл бұрын
@@curtisthompson8687 start which part?
@daltonk55502 жыл бұрын
@curtis Thompson when you went to the physical fitness test was it just to obstacle course or the 1.5 run 37 sit-ups 35 push-ups or 300 meter run
@randallferguson81473 жыл бұрын
I tried, I failed, but I’m better for it. I will work harder to achieve better cardio and balance. I will succeed next time. I will join Tennessee Highway Patrol, or die trying.
@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK3 жыл бұрын
Bro, no offense but a 10 year old could pass that. U must be either really out of shape or overweight. Thats about as basic as it gets bro. There is a 300 lb man that passed it that commented here. Time to put in some hard work bro.
@OdeyIAm3 жыл бұрын
Keep going at it, brother. The only way you truly fail is if you choose to give up. If it’s your dream, get yourself in the gym and get in shape, prep yourself for the next opportunity. Believe in yourself, you got this.
@randallferguson81473 жыл бұрын
@@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK Non taken. Well, you see, I am actually overweigh, but I also suffered a car wreck recently. I was bed ridden until recently and figured I'd give it a shot anyways. Better to try and fail than to have not tried at all
@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK3 жыл бұрын
@@randallferguson8147 Fair enough brother. Good luck. If it was EASY everyone would pass! They Cleary dont!
@randallferguson81473 жыл бұрын
@@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK Oh well, I'll get it next year.
@davidprime7773 жыл бұрын
is there a certain way you have to go over the hurdles
@advents_92933 жыл бұрын
No. You just have to get your entire body over the hurdles without going around or under.
@dennisswint99 Жыл бұрын
What do i wear, do i dress for the interview or dress for the agility test or what i need to know
@winallday123xd4 Жыл бұрын
T shirts shorts running shoes.
@Chillins23Ай бұрын
I can run a 20 min 3 mile will I pass?
@JHGx3 жыл бұрын
How long do we have to complete the course?
@millieross58633 жыл бұрын
That’s what I came here to ask. I’ll be doing the course next week and just wanted to get an idea of the time
@JHGx3 жыл бұрын
@@millieross5863 Same! The official response I've found is that they cannot say how long but that the recruits will have plenty of time.
@randallferguson81473 жыл бұрын
Well, good to see you guys are here too. Excited?
@joeeustache3 жыл бұрын
Good luck guys. I will be with you guys as well
@javarbradford60993 жыл бұрын
I successfully completed the course 3 years in a row as a potential candidate, I was 300+ pounds. The hardest part of the course was the cold 6am morning air and slippery ground. If I could do it in my opinion anyone can. They don’t tell you a time limit but if you go at a steady pace you’ll make it.
@rosalindr.mahoney3919 Жыл бұрын
Hey my son would like to do this
@daltonk55502 жыл бұрын
So do you only got to do the obstacle course on you physical agility test?
@jakesmith93502 жыл бұрын
Yes just the obstacle course
@letishaluster78003 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing the course this Friday
@lovelyleslie93863 жыл бұрын
I’ll be there with you
@letishaluster78003 жыл бұрын
@@lovelyleslie9386 yayyyyy!!!! See you then!
@letishaluster78003 жыл бұрын
@@Takenhandle07 didn't go. Trying again
@letishaluster78003 жыл бұрын
@@Takenhandle07 not long after. Maybe a week
@letishaluster78003 жыл бұрын
@@lovelyleslie9386 you get in?
@strang21144 ай бұрын
How many minutes do you have to do the obstacle course?
@anthonybrown18023 ай бұрын
3:30, man it looks like a blast
@enricotweedy31263 жыл бұрын
they protect again had gun in there state of tennessee and virginia as well
@micahcrump38842 жыл бұрын
I’m going to be doing this tomorrow. I’m so nervous
@Takenhandle072 жыл бұрын
Just remember that everyone is nervous for it man we’re all thinking the same thing
@micahcrump38842 жыл бұрын
I ran out of time, to anyone who wants this. Please make sure your in great physical condition and try to practice the obstacle beforehand. Also if you have any health problems be sure to bring your emergency meds, as I had an asthma attack. I was humbled today but I will get back on the horse and become a trooper if it’s the last thing I do.
@Takenhandle072 жыл бұрын
@@micahcrump3884 how much time would you say you had 5 minutes?
@Takenhandle072 жыл бұрын
@@centerhillmounts716 good luck to you keep up some momentum and you’ll do great let me know how it goes
@micahcrump38842 жыл бұрын
You have 3.5 minutes to complete
@paulhunt4690 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@letishaluster99459 ай бұрын
Im schedule to go the 30th og this month. Ive been told by few officers it isn’t as bad as i think. Is that true?
@Flaca03069 ай бұрын
I go on the 28th and I’m nervous as heck and I’m a former Deputy Sheriff
@letishaluster99459 ай бұрын
I'm nervous, too. You're not the only one. If you don't mind, let me know how the interview went and the agility, please. They told me it's not as bad as I think. Let me know if that's true. Lol. Now, you were a deputy sheriff, 😂 lol, bless your heart. Make two of us nervous. The 30th is my day. Oh lawd
@gatorhater09 ай бұрын
I go on the 30th as well!
@chrishaggard44339 ай бұрын
I go on the 30th as well. What time do you have?
@letishaluster78009 ай бұрын
@chrishaggard4433 my time 6am. I was wanting 10. It's all good
@jaredmassey51243 жыл бұрын
So you have to do this agility test along with One Minute Sit Ups- 37 repetitions One-Minute Push Ups - 35 repetitions 300 Meter Run - 58.9 sec or less 1.5 Mile Run - 13:58 or less So you half to pass 2 agility test.
@advents_92933 жыл бұрын
@@Takenhandle07 there is one before you ever get started with the hiring process which is the one he it talking about here. At the end of the hiring process, before you go to trooper school, you have to successfully complete the obstacle course in under the time given. The first agility test is to start the process, the last is to qualify for trooper school.
@advents_92933 жыл бұрын
@@Takenhandle07 I’m not sure what the very end is. But the obstacle course in this video is attempted just before you go to trooper school. What Jared is talking about is the agility test you do at the very beginning of the hiring process. I literally just did mine today lol.
@advents_92933 жыл бұрын
@@Takenhandle07 you’ll do the interview, then background, and then the first agility test. The one Jared is talking about. Those are the 1st 3 steps and in that order.
@noahanderson34863 жыл бұрын
@@advents_9293 so when do you have to be able to do the 1.5 mile run and sit ups and push ups? I was told you didn’t have to get them in time until you are getting ready to graduate?
@advents_92933 жыл бұрын
@@noahanderson3486 after you apply, that’ll be the first thing you do. If you can get past that, then you’ll start the rest of the hiring process. But you can’t start it until you pass the PT.
@theshadow58002 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see the obstacle course a recurring required event instead of a one time qualifier. Perhaps we’d have fewer out of shape overweight troopers and they’d have more self respect which would spillover to treating the public with respect. This is an archaic event proving nothing of import other than perhaps a skewed artificial laboratory measure of physical fitness (more important for those already in the ranks and coasting). Have another doughnut bubba.
@ryanschram72662 жыл бұрын
Can you fireman carry the dummy? Lol
@Roger-fs5yo Жыл бұрын
That's hilarious🤣
@impacc442 жыл бұрын
I've applied twice while at my agency in Memphis..once while I was a L.E.O. and the other when I left..took the test at the Uof M.I forgot what my ranking was statewide I never heard from them..I just figured it was a good ole boy network or you needed to know someone to get in.never applied again..waste of my time and the ink I used on the app..I went back to my agency and retired as a lieutenant .They dont know what a good officer is and was at that time.the ones I see now on the interstate just sit at construction sites with their lamps on asleep while people race on the expressway endangering the workers lives.Im glad they didnt hire me because when they would assist us in Memphis most of them didnt know shit from shinola,
@Atticus65572 жыл бұрын
Let's make all law enforcement vehicles tint-free because they will surely give the regular citizen a ticket for it.
@GodswillBDone4WeThePeople10 ай бұрын
I would stopped helped any of y’all if you needed til one destroyed my car, and his buddy destroyed 2 my phones, told my I needed mental help for picking jeep up laying phone under tire while I was taking a leak, turbo, you better help yourself now, you was always by book, f politics it’s going hurt or you going landon E me? REM they was a hole in between floors 3 years ago when you watched them burn me, I know u didn’t I got audio and video, dam he looks like a monster , rem, I can play it in court, but I just want my truck that was pushed off fixed and siding melted by ones LC helps fixed rest here got theirs , you got til Monday 6th before I cross the t’s, your comrades done took all I cared about, in good go meet God if you and ward being hard on beaver is , and the one works at dmv , I ain’t say what he did, helped me decide not live that life , duress and pushing people til they break ain’t you turbo, #Greer talk to your boy
@omegaman99882 жыл бұрын
TN cops have got to be close, if not the worst cops in the country. Attitude & ego are just the beginning. If you get pulled over by one, I suggest you say NOTHING, and keep it that way. They are not your friends, that's for sure. Be careful out there folks 👍