Are physical fitness tests not common in the US? In Canada, well Ontario at least, most school require you to pass a test at the end of each semester to continue in the program. When looking for a job a lift test is a major component of the hiring process. The dummy ranges from 225-300lbs and the test usually incorporates stair chair, # board, loading, and for and aft lifts. From what I am reading it seems like the American system doesn't emphasize physical fitness.