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Stage 4: Medical & Physical

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    #5402
    Fabio_1988
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭Fabio_1988


    Shape wrote: »
    Just wondering for the push ups do you start on the floor and raise yourself or start with your body raised and lower yourself for the first push up ?
    Thanks

    I’m not sure about everyone else but I started in a raised position and lowered myself down for the first one.


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    #5403
    Elliot192
    Registered Users Posts: 468 ✭✭Elliot192


    I started from the floor but the first one wasn't counted until I'd gone all the way up and back to elbows at 90 degrees and up again. Don't know if that helps or confuses things!


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    #5404
    droptheworld
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭droptheworld


    Probably a stupid question but do they have lockers on the day of the fitness test to use? As in somewhere where our valuables can be put?


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    #5405
    FIVE.0
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭FIVE.0


    droptheworld wrote: »
    Probably a stupid question but do they have lockers on the day of the fitness test to use? As in somewhere where our valuables can be put?


    Nah, for the first half it's just a changing room with no lockers, you can keep your bag with you for the second half.


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    #5406
    Richmond Ultra
    Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭Richmond Ultra


    I completed the test in the last few weeks, here is a few observations from the test day to help people prepare.

    Firstly, practice the beep test, a good few failed as they either hadn't actually done one in preparation or did the wrong technique. A treadmill is good for running but it can't really prepare you for 60/70 20 metre runs in seven eight minutes.

    Secondly people seem to struggle at level 6/7. Maybe trying fartlek training could be of assistance. If you have to get level 7.6. it might be better to train from 1.6 to 8.6. you get the same number of runs but the increase in pace will stand to you when doing the test.

    Thirdly, people said they couldn't find a piece of ground with 20 metres measured. Go to your local GAA pitch and use the 65 and 45 as a guide.

    Push/pull and obstacles course seemed to go fine for people, I myself and others knocked barriers, fell over after gates, stepped on mats etc and still got through it with plenty to spare. You'll be fine.

    Lastly, for the sit ups, they seem to call the time out at the 30 second,40 and 50 second intervals. Aim to get as much done by the 30 second mark and then plough on. Most got through it.

    I used this thread for information and advice and it was good so I decided to pass on the advice to future candidates. Best of luck.


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    #5407
    RussellHobbs
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭RussellHobbs


    Richmond Ultra wrote: »
    I completed the test in the last few weeks, here is a few observations from the test day to help people prepare.

    Firstly, practice the beep test, a good few failed as they either hadn't actually done one in preparation or did the wrong technique. A treadmill is good for running but it can't really prepare you for 60/70 20 metre runs in seven eight minutes.

    Secondly people seem to struggle at level 6/7. Maybe trying fartlek training could be of assistance. If you have to get level 7.6. it might be better to train from 1.6 to 8.6. you get the same number of runs but the increase in pace will stand to you when doing the test.

    Thirdly, people said they couldn't find a piece of ground with 20 metres measured. Go to your local GAA pitch and use the 65 and 45 as a guide.

    Push/pull and obstacles course seemed to go fine for people, I myself and others knocked barriers, fell over after gates, stepped on mats etc and still got through it with plenty to spare. You'll be fine.

    Lastly, for the sit ups, they seem to call the time out at the 30 second,40 and 50 second intervals. Aim to get as much done by the 30 second mark and then plough on. Most got through it.

    I used this thread for information and advice and it was good so I decided to pass on the advice to future candidates. Best of luck.


    Thanks for the advice mate, much appreciated.


    I'm still waiting to hear about the fitness test. The medical back in early July. I usually do a 5k run every days and trying to beat my fastest time, so far it's 20:36, was hoping this would help with my stamina on the day for the bleep test. Will see if I can practice the actual test though.


    Thanks again!


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    #5408
    Elliot192
    Registered Users Posts: 468 ✭✭Elliot192


    RussellHobbs wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice mate, much appreciated.


    I'm still waiting to hear about the fitness test. The medical back in early July. I usually do a 5k run every days and trying to beat my fastest time, so far it's 20:36, was hoping this would help with my stamina on the day for the bleep test. Will see if I can practice the actual test though.


    Thanks again!

    Eh, if you can do 5k in 20:36 (14.56kph) every day and your splits aren't all over the place you will have no trouble at all with the beep!

    It starts at 8.5kph and moves up to 12kph at level 8. So if you're running your first 2k at 4:06/4:07 you will fly the beep.

    But I'd still download a copy of any beep test to get used to the rhythm.


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    #5409
    Villa93
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Villa93


    Anyone have any issue with push pull machine on the day ? Didn’t get to give it a go at the open day.


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    #5410
    RussellHobbs
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭RussellHobbs


    Elliot192 wrote: »
    Eh, if you can do 5k in 20:36 (14.56kph) every day and your splits aren't all over the place you will have no trouble at all with the beep!

    It starts at 8.5kph and moves up to 12kph at level 8. So if you're running your first 2k at 4:06/4:07 you will fly the beep.

    But I'd still download a copy of any beep test to get used to the rhythm.

    Thanks mate, meant to put '5k every 2/3 days'. Just downloaded the app last night for the beep test, seen level 8 was at 12 or 12.5 kph so not too bad. Will get some practise in with that now over the next few days as I got the email yesterday to say is later this month 😊


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    #5411
    RussellHobbs
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭RussellHobbs


    Villa93 wrote: »
    Anyone have any issue with push pull machine on the day ? Didn’t get to give it a go at the open day.

    In the same boat and yourself mate. I think it should be straight forward enough, been told to use all your body when doing it.


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    #5412
    droptheworld
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭droptheworld


    Villa93 wrote: »
    Anyone have any issue with push pull machine on the day ? Didn’t get to give it a go at the open day.

    I did the fitness test two weeks ago passed everything but the push pull. You really need to give it your all as soon as it starts I only got 17kg for the first few pushes then got up to the 22kg in the middle and towards the end.


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    arainagusime
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭arainagusime


    When you fill out your medical and put your GPs details, what do you do if you didn't go to your GP in ten years and only went to walk in clinics for things like sinus infections as needed? The last doctor I went to was a walk in clinic a year ago. Do you just hand in a list of all the doctors who have seen you then?


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    Villa93
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Villa93


    droptheworld wrote: »
    I did the fitness test two weeks ago passed everything but the push pull. You really need to give it your all as soon as it starts I only got 17kg for the first few pushes then got up to the 22kg in the middle and towards the end.

    God that’s very annoying , I’m sure you’ll get it on the repeat if that’s all you failed though. Fatigue probably plays a part as well cause it’s at the very end.


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    #5415
    Villa93
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Villa93


    RussellHobbs wrote: »
    In the same boat and yourself mate. I think it should be straight forward enough, been told to use all your body when doing it.

    Yeah I got to watch others have a go at it and some struggled whilst others didn’t so it’s hard to know. Would have liked to get a feel for it that day , have no idea what to expect with it in terms of difficulty.


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    #5416
    droptheworld
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭droptheworld


    Villa93 wrote: »
    God that’s very annoying , I’m sure you’ll get it on the repeat if that’s all you failed though. Fatigue probably plays a part as well cause it’s at the very end.

    Yeah hopefully I’ve an idea of it now! Yeah they do rush you in straight after the obstacle course to do it so you’re dying. Just make sure you give it your all as soon as you push it.


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    #5417
    RussellHobbs
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭RussellHobbs


    droptheworld wrote: »
    I did the fitness test two weeks ago passed everything but the push pull. You really need to give it your all as soon as it starts I only got 17kg for the first few pushes then got up to the 22kg in the middle and towards the end.

    What do you have to get, kg wise?


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    #5418
    Richmond Ultra
    Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭Richmond Ultra


    Over 3 minutes on obstacle course 25 kg. Under 3 minutes 22.5kg


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    #5419
    Henry2006
    Registered Users Posts: 398 ✭✭Henry2006


    arainagusime wrote: »
    When you fill out your medical and put your GPs details, what do you do if you didn't go to your GP in ten years and only went to walk in clinics for things like sinus infections as needed? The last doctor I went to was a walk in clinic a year ago. Do you just hand in a list of all the doctors who have seen you then?

    No idea but would be interested to see an answer from someone in a similar position


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    #5420
    GLdeC
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭GLdeC


    arainagusime wrote: »
    When you fill out your medical and put your GPs details, what do you do if you didn't go to your GP in ten years and only went to walk in clinics for things like sinus infections as needed? The last doctor I went to was a walk in clinic a year ago. Do you just hand in a list of all the doctors who have seen you then?

    I was in the same situation, I just told the doctor there that I did not have a personal GP and that last time I have been to one was over 7 years ago. He just said grand and never asked anything else. Hope that helps.


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    #5421
    foam
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭foam


    Henry2006 wrote: »
    No idea but would be interested to see an answer from someone in a similar position

    You'll be fine. Just put down the details of the GP that you go to. I haven't been to my GP in around 7 years. It won't cause any problems.


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    #5422
    D Trent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,341 ✭✭✭D Trent


    Anybody scheduled for a PCT on a Tuesday?


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    #5423
    weetabix12345
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭weetabix12345


    Anyone here who has passed everything receive a place in the October intake?


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    #5424
    weetabix12345
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭weetabix12345


    Villa93 wrote: »
    Yeah I passed my fitness test only last week and got a place in the October batch less than a week after

    Fair play Best of luck, unfortunately I’m stuck in the vetting stage so won’t make the October intake


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    #5425
    roc16
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭roc16


    Hey all.. posting on behalf of someone. They have completed the physical and medical. The Only thing he’s waiting on is a meeting with superintendent. He’s called and they aren’t sure why this stage hasn’t been completed. They told him it should have been before he completed the physical. Is anyone else in the same boat? They aren’t sure where his file is and they just told him to wait. Completed his physical in August.


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    #5426
    weetabix12345
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭weetabix12345


    roc16 wrote: »
    Hey all.. posting on behalf of someone. They have completed the physical and medical. The Only thing he’s waiting on is a meeting with superintendent. He’s called and they aren’t sure why this stage hasn’t been completed. They told him it should have been before he completed the physical. Is anyone else in the same boat? They aren’t sure where his file is and they just told him to wait. Completed his physical in August.

    It all depends on how busy the supers office is, I have heard of people having the meeting before the medical and the physical and others waiting on it as your friend is. Ring HRM maybe find out what stage he’s at and weather they can locate the file *(01) 666 2571‬


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    #5427
    roc16
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭roc16


    weetabix12345 wrote: »
    It all depends on how busy the supers office is, I have heard of people having the meeting before the medical and the physical and others waiting on it as your friend is. Ring HRM maybe find out what stage he’s at and weather they can locate the file *(01) 666 2571‬

    Thanks for the reply.. I’ll get him to call that number.


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    #5428
    fmp3d26og54yi9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 166 ✭✭fmp3d26og54yi9


    Hi All, I passed Interview mid Sept and got [snipped]. Vetting is currently being processed with only my husbands brother living in the US no one else abroad. waiting on getting called for medical and fitness. Do ye think I will be waiting long and how should i go about keeping things moving? Who to contact etc.


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    #5429
    Roche2018
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Roche2018


    Just a quick question, Anyone completed the physical test, when your doing the sit ups, is somebody holding your feet as a support during the test?? Pretty sure I saw that in a video! Just curious!


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    FIVE.0
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭FIVE.0


    Roche2018 wrote: »
    Just a quick question, Anyone completed the physical test, when your doing the sit ups, is somebody holding your feet as a support during the test?? Pretty sure I saw that in a video! Just curious!

    Yea, they will stand/hold your feet. Whichever you prefer.


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    #5431
    User7
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭User7


    Hi, I just passed my interview last week my oom was middle 300's. Just seen people posting that they still have t been accepted since summer 2017? Just wondering could I actually be waiting this long or is there a reason people are waiting that long? Still haven't had a date for medical or met with my super


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