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ELECTRONIC MONITORING SERGEANT POSTING ANNOUNCEMENT

Department of Community Corrections Article Q Non-Merit Rank Promotion

Cook County Sheriff's Office

CCDOCC- OOIA Electronic Monitoring Unit Sergeant (Non-Merit Rank)

2nd REPOSTING

Job Title: ELECTRONIC MONITORING SERGEANT

Under the direction of the Electronic Monitoring Lieutenant, responsible for ensuring Cook County Department of Corrections detainees who are participating in the Electronic Monitoring program are qualified to be enrolled and remain in the program; assists other agencies or Departments by monitoring the participants of the Electronic Monitoring program; supervises the work of staff assigned to the Cook County Department of Community Corrections Electronic Monitoring Unit, including Civilians and Investigators responsible for conducting activities relative to the Electronic Monitoring participants which include, on-site installation and minor repairs of monitoring equipment, field monitoring of participants, responding to participant violations, apprehension of violators and any other related assignments; maintains complete and current records of activities of assigned staff; investigates and detects violations of the laws of the State of Illinois; ensures Sheriffs' Orders and the Cook County Department of Community Corrections, General Orders, policies and procedures are current and compliant with current laws and ordinances, making recommendations as needed.

All Vacancies in Sworn Non-Merit Rank Promotional Positions will be filled in accordance with this posting. If

at any time during the Sworn Non-Merit Rank Promotion process an Applicant or Candidate declines the promotion, the Applicant or Candidate will be required to submit a To/From memorandum to the Director of Electronic Monitoring indicating that the Applicant or Candidate no longer wishes to be considered for the Sworn Non-Merit Rank Promotion. The Unit Director shall forward the memorandum to the HR Designee. Upon receipt of the memorandum, the Applicant or Candidate shall be deemed Not Qualified.

Please note: any person who applied for this position under posting CCDOC-2015-009 in 2015 and/or CCDOCC-001 must reapply and complete all required testing set forth in this posting to be considered

for this position.

Available Shifts I Details • 0800-1600/ l 600-0000/0000-0800 detail To Be Detennined

• Number of positions to be determined

Minimum Qualifications : (See the attached job description for a complete listing of position duties and responsibilities)

• Must successfully submit a completed internal application according to the application instructions

below.

• Possession a High School diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) test certificate.

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• Currently in and with Three (3) or more years' experience as a Cook County Electronic Monitoring Investigator in the job classification of CS2 Investigator or currently in and with three (3) or more years' experience in the job classification of Correctional Sergeant in the Cook County Department of Corrections or currently in and with Three (3) or more years' experience as a Central Warrants Investigator in the job classification of IS2 Investigator.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License with the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Within the past twenty-four (24) months, must not have incurred two (2) or more Unpaid Unauthorized Activities, as defined in the SEAM Glossary, or eight (8) or more instances of Tardiness, not associated with Mitigating Circumstances. (See SEAM Article Q VI - G).

• Possession of a valid State oflllinois Firearms Owners Identification Card (F.0.1.D.)

• Deputized with the Cook County Sheriffs Office and authorized to carry a weapon.

• Successful completion of the Physical Ability Test test prior to promotion to the position of Electronic Monitoring Sergeant in the Electronic Monitoring Unit.

• Must not have received department discipline resulting in suspension(s) of a total of four ( 4) or more days for a single infraction that has occurred with the previous eighteen (18) months."(See SEAM Article B VI - F).

• Must submit to a formal interview consisting of personal attribute questions designed to evaluate if a Candidate possesses the necessary characteristics for the position of Electronic Monitoring Sergeant.

• Must submit to a two (2) part written exam consisting of a timed writing sample and operational questions. The operational questions are derived from Sheriffs Orders, General Orders and other written policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Required to be capable of working any shift assigned, including days, afternoons or midnights; must be capable of working Holidays and weekends; must be capable of working mandatory overtime, as required.

I. Selection Process

The following criteria will be utilized for Promotion Candidates to determine which Promotion Candidates will be selected for the Promotion and to rank them in order of their eligibility for selection:

• Physical Ability Test- Pass/Fail • Attendance history from the previous 24 months - 30%. • Higher Education/Outside Training/Military Points - 10% • Oral Interview Score - 20% • Writing Sample - 20% • Operational Questions - 20%

Il. Application Instructions

• Internal applications will be available in the office of the Cook County Sheriffs Bureau of

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Human Resources, South Campus Administrations Building 2 starting on 31 October 2016.

• The applicant must complete all sections of the Internal Application. Failure to complete

all sections of the application will result in disqualification. Indicate the letters DNA (Does

Not Apply) in sections that do not apply to you.

• Internal Application must include the applicant's name, IDE, rank, star number and location of current assignment (shift & detail).

• Internal Applications will be accepted and time stamped in Cook County Sheriffs Bureau of Human Resources, South Campus Administration Building 2, Room 118 on the following dates and times:

Applications will be accepted Monday-Friday 0700-1600 hrs: START DATE: 31 October 2016 0700 hrs. END DATE: 14 November 2016 1600 hrs.

Please note November 11th is a Holiday and Human Resources will be closed.

• Internal Applications will not be accepted outside of the dates and times listed above.

• Applications will also be available on the Sheriffs Website and/or Sheriffs Net

Please note: the tentative date for the power test will be 23 November 2016. Applicants must have the

medical release and physical ability test waiver completed by this date. Successful applicants will be

notified of the specifics regarding testing locations and times.

For further information regarding this Electronic Monitoring Sergeant posting, please refer to the

Sheriffs Employment Action Manual ' s (SEAM) "Sworn Non-Merit Rank Promotions" procedure

(Atticle Q), which is posted on the Sheriffs website: www.cookcountysheriff.org.

Please be advised that this posting does not constitute a job description. The job duties and benefits of

a electronic Monitoring Sergeant overviewed in this posting are subject to change.

The Cook County Sheriffs Office prohibits all Unlawful Political Contacts and Unlawful Political

Discrimination in all decisions related to any Employment Actions.

I certify, that no political reasons or factors were considered in any decision I made or action I took relating to this employment action. Further, I do not know of, or have any reason to believe that, anyone else considered or took action based on political reasons or factors with respect to this employment action.

John Webb, Director- EMU

CC: Bureau Chief, Brad Curry Executive Director-CCDOC, Nneka Jones- apia Executive Director, Sheriffs Training Institute, Thomas Fleming Jr. Executive Director, Community Corrections, Greg Shields Assistant Executive Director, Community Corrections, Antwann Boyd Compliance Officer CCSO, Robert Egan Chief Union Steward (AFSCME Sgts), Sgt. J. Farris Chief Union Steward (Teamsters 700) Mark Robinson

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Job Code: 5328 Job Title: Electronic Monitoring Sergeant Salary Grade: DCI Department: Department of Community Corrections / Electronic Monitoring Unit

Characteristics of the Position

General Overview

Under the direction of the Electronic Monitoring Lieutenant, responsible for ensuring Cook County Department of Corrections detainees who are participating in the Electronic Monitoring program are qualified to be enrolled and remain in the program; assists other agencies or Departments by monitoring the participants of the Electronic Monitoring program; supervises the work of staff assigned to the Cook County Department of Community Corrections Electronic Monitoring Unit, including Civilians and Investigators responsible for conducting activities relative to the Electronic Monitoring participants which include, on-site installation and minor repairs of monitoring equipment, field monitoring of participants, responding to participant violations, apprehension of violators and any other related assignments; maintains complete and current records of activities of assigned staff; investigates and detects violations of the laws of the State of Illinois; ensures Sheriffs' Orders and the Cook County Department of Community Corrections, General Orders, policies and procedures are current and compliant with current laws and ordinances, making recommendations as needed.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Prepares daily work schedules and maintains workload statistics and records; prepares reports; makes recommendations to improve operations and streamline work processes.

Maintains and retrieves information from various databases for participant information provided to the Electronic Monitoring staff and other Sheriffs employees, as appropriate.

Ensures the on-site installations of monitoring equipment and repairs of minor equipment malfunctions are completed properly and in a timely manner.

Ensures the placement and monitoring of all participants, including the delivery of the participant to the designated residence, is completed following established protocols.

Coordinates the distribution of all electronic monitoring equipment, ensuring the equipment is accounted for and is handled appropriately.

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Electronic Monitoring Sergeant

Administers and monitors the placement or non-placement of participants, including the delivery of the participant to the designated residence or location, home visits, the response to interviews, interrogations, investigations, arrests and the preparation and completion of criminal and related reports and ensures established protocols are followed; recommends and authorizes participant's re-incarceration for program rule violations.

Oversees the process and approval for participant movement and close monitoring outside the residence for purposes of medical, legal, work, school and/or other authorized activities, including ensuring that the participants are attending scheduled appointments for which permission was granted.

Audits and reviews participant files for accurate record keeping, including but not limited to, new arrests, court cases and background references; ensures program participants files are updated manually and electronically.

Maintains constant, ongoing open lines of communication with participant's families.

Directs staff regarding specific assignments and destinations to determine the scope and emphasis of investigations; confers with other Supervisor's as needed.

Coordinates and participates in investigations by locating and interviewing witnesses and other individuals, related to electronic monitoring participants and by reviewing all pertinent records for further information.

Trains and instructs personnel in proper investigative techniques.

Oversees staff attendance; may administer counseling and progressive discipline when deemed necessary and in compliance with all collective bargaining units and Sheriffs Orders.

Ensures staff and participants are in compliance with all Electronic Monitoring policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Prepares and reviews reports of investigations of participants and/or equipment and, if necessary, re-investigates particular aspects of a case in order to clarify details pertinent to the investigation.

Oversees the communication with Cook County Department of Community Corrections, Cook County Department of Corrections, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court and other Department's appropriate staff to identify discharges from the Electronic Monitoring program in order to prepare participants for discharge from the Cook County Department of Corrections and to advise of program participation; contacts the Cook County Department of Corrections RCDC and Records Divisions to process new participants.

Responsible for the appropriate notification to local law enforcement agencies of a participants status; responsible for the written and verbal notification to the Cook County Sheriffs Central Warrants Unit and other appropriate agencies in the event a participant is deemed absent without leave (AWOL).

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Interacts with Cook County State's Attorney's, Public Defenders, various police department personnel, the Judiciary and Sheriffs Office representatives of other programs.

Oversees data analysis and other research.

Testifies before the Circuit Court, as required, to relate the results of investigative tasks and other Electronic Monitoring responsibilities.

Responsible for the maintenance of security measures and procedures established for the control of participants and for the efficient and appropriate conduct of staff assigned to the Electronic Monitoring Unit.

Ensures Cook County Sheriffs' Orders and the Cook County Department of Community Corrections General Orders, policies and procedures are current and compliant with current laws and ordinances; researches current law enforcement policies and trends and recommends changes to update current Department of Community Corrections and Electronic Monitoring Unit procedures, rules and regulations.

Acts as a liaison to outside law enforcement agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of all Cook County Sheriffs Orders and Cook County Department of Community Corrections General Orders, with special emphasis on the Electronic Monitoring and departmental written directives and special orders.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of labor contracts, Department policies, systems databases, operating procedures and equipment of both the Electronic Monitoring Unit and the Department of Community Corrections.

Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and how they affect investigative activities, specifically as it pertains to electronic monitoring; knowledge of professional investigative techniques and methods, courtroom procedures and rules of evidence.

Systemic knowledge of the criminal justice system, including court policies and procedures; general knowledge of court testimony and related procedures.

Skill and proficiency in the protocol and communication procedures in the use of police radios. Electronic Monitoring Sergeant

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Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of management with the ability to supervise, train and direct personnel in all Electronic Monitoring duties and responsibilities, including professional investigative competencies.

Thorough working knowledge of and the ability to review all report forms for accuracy and completion.

Knowledge of the geographic layout of Cook County with the ability to read, understand and utilize maps.

Complete and thorough knowledge of investigative methodology.

Knowledge and experience in handling and collecting both documentary and physical evidence.

Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, initiative and resourcefulness in carrying out assignments; ensures that all sensitive and restricted information and materials are handled with discretion.

Ability to get along with others with tact and courtesy.

Thorough working knowledge of institutional security measures and procedures, ability to enforce and regulate these measures and procedures.

Alert in observing all security details and the movements of participants; ability to exercise independent judgment in relation to issues of the activities of participants.

Competency in performing highly specialized administrative work independently, including the composition of letters, memoranda and reports; skill in planning, developing and completing complex assignments with minimal direction; accurate judgment in making decisions, reorganizing established precedents and in meeting new problems.

Thorough working knowledge of or the ability to quickly and effectively grasp and utilize the policies, protocols, systems, procedures and technical vernacular of the agency, department and County, as applicable to assigned duties and responsibilities.

Ability to effectively participate in staff meetings, internal audit interviews or other forums aimed at developing constructive ideas, observations, audit findings and recommendations.

Skill and ability to effectively perform and direct any or all clerical and secretarial, tasks, administrative tasks and operational tasks within the jurisdiction or area of authority designated.

A high level of accuracy and proficiency in the use of computers and related software, including programs designed to manage and generate information, reports, letters, etc, may be required.

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A high level of skill and proficiency in maintaining work related records and evaluating the work activities and records of other staff engaged in related assignments.

Skill and knowledge to complete all duties and tasks, as assigned.

Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession a High School diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) test certificate.

Three (3) or more years' experience as a Cook County Electronic Monitoring Investigator in the job classification of CS2 Investigator or three (3) or more years' experience in the job classification of Correctional Sergeant in the Cook County Department of Corrections. Possession of a valid Driver' s License with the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Possession of a valid State of Illinois Firearms Owners Identification Card (F. 0 .I.D.) Deputized with the Cook County Sheriffs Office and authorized to carry a weapon.

Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Successful completion of the State of Illinois P.O.W.E.R. test prior to promotion to the position of Electronic Monitoring Sergeant in the Electronic Monitoring Unit.

Successfully submit to and pass a structured formal interview and .

Required to be capable of working any shift assigned, including days, afternoons or midnights; must be capable of working Holidays and weekends; must be capable of working mandatory overtime, as required.

Successfully submit to and pass a requirements listed for the position in Article Q of the SEAM.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Previous professional work experience in an electronic monitoring program.

Typing skills (twenty five (25) w.p.m. with 95% accuracy) and familiarity with computer keyboards and data inputting, clearly legible handwriting, and proficiency in spelling.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and/or Access.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office prohibits all unlawful discrimination in its /tiring and promotional process.

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COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S BUREAU OF TRAINING & EDUCATION

THOMAS J. DART, SHERIFF THOMAS W. FLEMING JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SHERIFF'S POLICE ACADEMY

BUREAU OF TRAINING DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ACADEMY

COURT SERVICES ACADEMY

PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST RELEASE AND WAIVER

Date: _________ _

To: Thomas W. Fleming Jr. , Executive Director Cook County Sheriff's Bureau of Training & Education

From: Applicant _________________________ _____ _

(Applicant, please PRINT your full name)

I understand that the Cook County Sheriff's Office mandated Physical Ability Test, requires a degree of physical strength and agility and I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury. As a participant in the Cook County Sheriff's Office mandated Physical Ability Test, I agree to assume all risks and to release, remise and discharge the Cook County Sheriff's Office, Cook County of Illinois, the Sheriff of Cook County, Moraine Valley Community College, and/or any of its employees and/or agents thereof from any and all claims, demands and liabilities to me, my family or heirs as the direct or indirect result of any and all injuries, death, losses and/or damages to my person or property, I may consider to have been caused or may arise as the result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with the Physical Ability Test, including any errors or omissions by either the Cook County Sheriffs Office, its agents or employees, and/or any conditions or latent defects in and on the premises where the particular test is given; which are alleged to be the proximate cause ofmy injury.

I hereby affinn and declare that I have read all the foregoing terms, conditions and declarations and I fully understand and agree with them. In addition, I have reviewed the requirements of the Physical Ability Test and have discussed my physical ability to perform these tests with my physician.

Name: (Print) ____________________ _

Signature: ______________________ _

Date: ________ _

YOU WILL NOT BE TESTED UNLESS YOUR SIGNATURE HAS BEEN NOTARIZED. (If you do not know what a notary is, call our office when you receive this document. ((708) 974-5700)

NOTARY:->

Applicant: This form must be completed in its entirety and you must bring it with you on your scheduled Physical Ability Test date, Failure to follow these instructions will result in your disqualification.

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 9000 W. COLLEGE PKWY., BUILDING A 140

PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 TELEPHONE: (708) 974-5700

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S BUREAU OF TRAINING & EDUCATION

THOMAS J. DART, SHERIFF THOMAS W. FLEMING JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SHERIFF'S POLICE ACADEMY BUREAU OF TRAINING

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ACADE.VlY COURT SERVICES ACADEMY

MEDICAL RELEASE FOR PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST

Date: _ _ _ _ _____ _

To: Thomas W. Fleming, Executive Director Cook County Sheriffs Bureau of Training & Education

From: Doctor: ____________________ _____ _ M.D.

(Doctor, please PRINT your full name)

I hereby certify that the fo llowing individual:

(First Name) (MI) (Last Name)

was examined by me on ___ _ I ____ I 2016 and I have found that he/she is physically (Month) (Day)

capable of participating in the Cook County Sheriffs Office Physical Ability Test. I certify that I have reviewed the exercises that compose the Physical Ability Test presented to me by the individual named above. I also certify that this individual is able to participate in vigorous physical exercise with NO RESTRICTIONS, including running one and one half (1 ½) miles, completing up to thirty-seven,(37) sit-ups, having to reach (while sitting) a maximum of over eighteen (18.8) inches and completing a bench press with the score based on a ratio of weight pushed divided by body weight.

Signature: ________ _________________ _ M.D.

Street Address: ____________ ______ ______ _

City, State and Zip Code: ____________________ _

Telephone Number: ______________________ _

Physician's License Number: ___________________ _

Applicant: This form must be completed and signed by your personal physician (Doctor of Medicine) and you must bring it with you on your scheduled Physical Ability Test date. Only this original form will be accepted; no substitute forms, no faxes, no copies. Failure to follow these instructions will result in vour disqualification. Note: Any false information, omissions or misrepresentations made on any documents submitted in this interview process will result in immediate disqualification as a candidate for Cook County Sherifrs Training Institute Instructor.

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 9000 W. COLLEGE PKWY., BUILDING Al40

PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 TELEPHONE: (708) 974-5700

P.O.W.E.R. TEST REOUIREMEN':'S

How Will Physical Fitness Be Measured? The Physical Ability Test consists of four basic tests. Each test is a sc1entifically val;d test lt is recommended that five minutes of static stretching be completed prior to each test. A five-minute rest is recommended between each test, with a fifteen-m mute rest before the l.5-mile run The tests will be given in the following sequence with a rest period between each test.

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Sit and Reach Test This is a measure of the flexibility of the luwer back and upper leg area. lt is an important area for performing police tasks involving range of motion and is also important in minimizing lower back problems. The test involves stretching out to touch the toes or beyond with extended arms from the silting position. The score is in the inches reached on a yardstick.

l Minute Sit-Up Test This is a measure of the muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. It is an importaut area for pcrfonning police rasks that may involve the use of force and is also an imponant area for maintaining good posture and minimizing lower back problems. The score is in the number of bent leg sit-ups perjormeJ in one m,nute.

One (1) Repetition Maximum Bench Press This is a maximum weight pushed from the bench press position and measures the amount of force the upper body can generate. Tt is an important area for performmg police tasks requirmg upper body strength. The scvre is a ratio of weight pushed cbv,ded by body weight.

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4. l.S Mile Run This is a timed run to measure the heart and vascular system 's capability to transpo11 oxygen. It is an impotiant area for µerfo rmmg police tasks involving s1.;mma and endurance and to minimiz.c the 1isk of cardiovasclllar problems Tht1 score is in minutes a11d seconds.

What Are the Standards?

o The actual performance requirement for each test is based upon norms for a nati0nal population sample.

o The applicant must pass every test.

The required performance to pass each test is based upon age (decade) and sex. While the absolute perfonnance is different for the eight categories, the relat ive level of effort is identical for each age and sex group. All candidates are being required to meel the same percentile range in terms or their respective age/sex group. The performance requirement is t hat levd of physica l performance that approximates the 40th percentile for each age and sex group.

MALE FEMALE

TEST 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59

Sit and .Reach 16.0 15.0 13.8 12.8 I 8.8 17.8 16.8 16.3

I Minute 37 34 28 23 '11 24 19 13

Sit-Up

Maxlmum .98 .87 .79 70 .58 52 .49 43 Beuch Press Ratio

l.S Mile l 3.46 14Jl 15 24 16.21 I (i.21 16.52 17.53 18.44 Run

T1PS TO PREPARE J?QR THE P.O.W.E-R. TEST ·---i

1.5 Mile Run This test measures the heart ancl lungs ability to transport o>..ygen. lt is important to practice for this run as npproximately half of all candidates fail due to poor preparation for this segment . If you are not a regular runner, you will find this portion of the test to be very challengi:ig.

• Exercise: A gradual increase in distance, duration Jnd frequency is the best way ta increase your nerobic ability. Begin your training by "'alkmg most of the distance, then increase your enc!urance until you can walk-run the distance, then continue to increase your performance until you can run the o1stance continuously, then eventually increase your performance so that you can complete the distance within the prescribed time limits. l. Weeks I to 4: Walk l to 2 miles, (increase as needed), 5 days per week. 2. Weeks S to 8: Alternate v.alking and running, block by block, for a distance of 1 to 2 miles, every

other day. 3. Weeks 9 to 12: Run I to 2 miles every other day.

The distance and speed can be increased depending on your fitness level. Periodically run 1.5 rniies for time to make $ure you are increasing your speed. lf your speed 1s not increasing, beg,n mterva! training every orher day. (Interval training is alternating running and sprinting, either by minutes or by blocks).

Sit-up Test This test measures muscular endurance of the abdorn,nal muscles. 1t is advisable to practice doing this segment of the test iii order to \.\,Ork out the timing and pace necessary to pass.

• Exercise: Traimng for sit-up~ is progressive .Begm by performing as many bent leg, fu ll sit-ups as you can in one ( l) minute (hands must stay lockc:d behind your back). Perform three (3) sets every other day, or at least three (3) times per week.

Sit and Reach This is a measure of the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring area. Participants with tight or sore muscles will find this portion of the test to be somewhat challenging. Perfonning stretching exercises daily will increase your range of motion.

• Exercise #I: Sit on tJ1e ground, legs straight with knees locked, read1 to touch your toes and hold for fifteen (1 S) seconds. Perform five (5) repetitions. Increase the number ofrepetilions weekly. Exercise #2: Sit on the ground, legs straight with k.J1ees locked Wrap a towel around your feet, hold each end and gently pull, drawing your body towards your feet. Hold for fifteen ( 15) seconi.Js and repeat five (S) tunes. Increase the number of repetitions weekly. Exercise #3 : Stand with one leg ci-..1ssed Ill front of the other, let?,s straight Reach your hands towards your feet and hold for fifteen ( I 5) seconds, then straighten up. Repeat five (5) times, switch the leg positiun1,,g and repeat. Increase the number of repetitions weekly.

l Repetition Maximum Bench Press Th is test measures the amount of force the upper body can generate.

Exercise # 1. U smg a bench press, perform 8-12 repetitions of½ your body weight. Do th, ce (3) sets (rest between sets), three (3) times a week As the repetitions become easier, increase the we1gh1.

• Exercise #2: Push-ups can also help increase your upper body strength. Perform as many push-ups as you can in one (1) minute. Do three (3) sets of that number, three (3) times per week. !ncrensc the number of push-ups as your strength increases.

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