Cooper 12-Minute Run Fitness Test
A standardised 12-minute endurance run where students cover maximum distance to assess cardiovascular fitness levels
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About This Activity
A standardised 12-minute endurance run where students cover maximum distance to assess cardiovascular fitness levels
Quick Info
high
25
Minimum 50m x 30m, maximum available space preferred
Equipment Required
Cones for circuit marking
20-30
Tokens for lap counting
30 per starting position (120-180 total)
Stopwatch or timer
1-2
Recording sheets
1
Water bottles/cups
1 per student
Whistle for emergency stop
1
Cones
As needed
Team Tokens
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Water bottles
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Health Related Fitness
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Progressive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Markers Required
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Perseverance
Responsibility
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Skills
Passing
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
Teaching Focus
Self Assessment
Group Work
Activity Type
Fitness Activity
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