Fitness Tests

Test Library

30+ Fitness Tests, Fully Explained

Complete protocols, equipment lists, and normative data for every major fitness assessment. Used by PE teachers, coaches, and athletes worldwide.

Aerobic Endurance

8 tests

12-minute Run

The 12-minute run test, also known as the Cooper test, is a popular fitness assessment used to measure aerobic endurance and cardiovascular fitness.

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20m Shuttle Test/Beep Test

The 20m Shuttle Test, commonly known as the Beep Test or PACER test, is a multi-stage fitness test that assesses aerobic capacity and endurance.

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400m Run Test

The 400m Run Test is a middle-distance running assessment that measures a combination of aerobic endurance and anaerobic capacity.

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Queens College Step Test

The Queens College Step Test is a submaximal aerobic fitness test that estimates cardiovascular endurance by measuring heart rate recovery after stepping up and down on a bench at a set cadence.

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Harvard Step Test

The Harvard Step Test is a cardiovascular fitness assessment developed at Harvard University that estimates aerobic endurance by measuring heart rate recovery after a standardized stepping exercise.

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1.6km Run Test

The 1.6km Run Test (1-mile run) is a widely used aerobic fitness assessment that measures cardiovascular endurance by timing how quickly you can complete a 1.6-kilometer distance.

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One Mile Run

The One Mile Run (1.609 km) is the cardio event of the 2026 Presidential Physical Fitness Test. Students earn the Presidential Award by meeting the published age- and sex-specific time benchmark.

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Yo-Yo Endurance Test

The Yo-Yo Endurance Test is an intermittent shuttle test that measures aerobic endurance with a recovery component, simulating the stop-start nature of many team sports.

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