Description
Overview
The Shuttle Run Test is the standard multistage fitness test, the 20 m shuttle run known in most NZ gyms as the beep or bleep test. It gives PE teachers and coaches a repeatable way to measure aerobic fitness and track it over a term or season.
Key benefits
- Measures aerobic fitness with a widely used, standardised protocol.
- Scores compare across classes and seasons because the test is fixed.
- Light at 0.1 kg, so it slips into a coaching bag.
Who it's for
For PE departments assessing fitness units, club coaches setting pre-season baselines and trainers who want a common measure across squads. It needs a flat 20 m course on a court, hall or field; a Stopwatch Ultrak 320 and markers complete the kit.
Frequently asked questions
What else do I need to run the test?
A measured 20 m course with markers at each end and a way to record each runner's final stage. Browse coaching books & resources and cardio equipment for more testing tools.
Is this the beep test?
Yes. The multistage fitness test, 20 m shuttle run and beep or bleep test are the same protocol.
