Published norms are generally based on group averages and the range of scores around the mean. Comparing your test results to these norms may tell you how it rated compared to the population average (above average, below average), but it does not indicate if such a score is desirable. For example, a bodyweight norm table from the general
The Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) test is a variation of the Beep Test, and is part of the FitnessGram and Brockport test batteries. It is a maximal aerobic fitness test, where the participants run 20m shuttles at increasing speeds. The speeds and levels of the 20 meter PACER test is based on the original details of
The feet are not anchored. Technique: Squeeze your stomach, push your back flat and raise high enough for your hands to slide along your thighs to touch the tops of your knees. Don't pull with you neck or head and keep your lower back on the floor. Then return to the starting position. the sit up assessment technique.
Your Beep Test score is the highest level you can reach before missing a beep or retiring from the test. Age Excellent Average Poor; 14–16: 12/7: 8/9 < 6/6: 17
These results are based on personal communications of previously unpublished data from the Masters thesis of Lee Clark: "The Anthropometric & Physical Fitness Characteristics of Rugby League Players by Grade and Position". The results are from up to 121 senior players, average age 22.4 years (range 18 to 33). Variable. Units.
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beep test results by age
