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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