Physical Education Year 10/11

Beep / Bleep Test

for VO2 Max
Beep test is for participants to
remain in the test for as long as
possible until they are unable to
reach the end line on two
consecutive beeps or they stop the
test voluntarily, usually due to
exhaustion!
 What is Beep Test?
 Beep Test is a test that is performed to test the fitness
level of any individual.
 The test is performed to strengthen your stamina and
endurance.
 It is also known as bleep test, multi stage fitness test
or 20 m shuttle run test.
 It is used to measure the maximum VO2.
Equipments
 Markers
 A pre-recorded audio
tape, CD or laptop for
playing beep sound.
 How to perform the test?
• Places marker 20 meters apart.
• The individual has to run between two markers
which is of 20 m apart.
 How to Perform Beep Test?
• Start the audio while you start running
• Before you hear the Beep sound, run to the opposite
markers.
• If you reach the marker , wait there until you hear the beep
sound.
• If you cant reach marker before the beep hears, try to reach
before you hear the third beep.
• Follow this process until you cannot reach the pace before
the beep sound or continue until you reach the 21st pace