Community Programs
Community Programs
Access fitness programs, activities and information designed to encourage and support healthy lifestyles.
Our mission is to work collectively to inspire, educate and support our community to lead healthy, physically active lifestyles. We will help you build knowledge, confidence, and motivation to help you add physical activity to your life.
Our dedicated staff will work with you to find a program that fits your needs and resources, whether at your school, place of business or right here on campus. We offer a variety of continually evolving programs, services, hosted events and presentations throughout the year to promote physical literacy and healthy living.
Firefighter Applicant Physical Aptitude Test
Red Deer Polytechnic has teamed up with Red Deer Emergency Services and Lethbridge Fire to offer third-party testing for the Firefighter Applicant Physical Aptitude Test—an essential challenge that all aspiring firefighters and fire medics must conquer to land the job.
Don’t miss this crucial step on your journey!
Physical Ability Readiness Evaluation (PARE)
Red Deer Polytechnic hosts the Physical Ability Readiness Evaluation (PARE) testing throughout the year. This test is for individuals who are applying to the RCMP or other police forces, or who are already members. Pre-registration is required. Spaces are available for each date on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the PARE and preparing for the PARE contact our Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at 403.356.5100.
Doctors do not provide medical clearance forms. These are always supplied by the employer and PARE is no exception. You can also obtain your PARE Medical Clearance Form from the RCMP website.
The PARE medical form MUST be signed because it describes the test and informs the doctor of the kind of physical activity you will be subjected to. Medical forms must be dated, signed by the physician and have the clinic stamp (as they are only valid for six months).