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Multi-Stage Fitness Test (Bleep Test)

Progressive cardiovascular endurance test where students run 20m shuttles in time with audio beeps that progressively increase in speed until they can no longer maintain the pace

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About This Activity

Progressive cardiovascular endurance test where students run 20m shuttles in time with audio beeps that progressively increase in speed until they can no longer maintain the pace

Quick Info

very_high
24
Minimum 25m x 15m (allows for 20m course plus run-off space)

Equipment Required

Multi-stage fitness test audio (CD or digital file)

1 with playback device

Speakers or PA system

1 set with adequate volume

Cones or markers

8-12 (for 2-4 courses)

Measuring tape (20m+)

1

Recording sheets

1 per student

Pens or pencils

1 per pair (15)

Heart rate monitors

15-30 (1 per student ideal)

Normative Data Charts

5-6 for display

Chairs or benches for rest area

4-6

Water bottles

1 per student

First Aid Kit

1

Beats Audio

As needed

Speakers

As needed

Cones

As needed

Measuring Tapes

As needed

Score Sheets

As needed

Pencils

As needed

Heart Rate Monitor

As needed

Benches

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Health Related Fitness
Athletics
Football
Rugby
Hockey
Basketball
Netball

Activity Tags

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Self Assessment

Features

Progressive
Engaging
Challenging

Equipment

Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Values

Self-Control
Perseverance
Responsibility

Skills

Cardiovascular Fitness
Team Play
Endurance

Activity Type

Assessment

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

All Weather