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Buy the 20m Multistage Fitness (Beep) Test
This test is also known as the Multistage Fitness (MSFT), Beep, Bleep & Yo-Yo Endurance test. For comprehensive information about the test, see the Beep Test Home.
Guide to Buying the Beep Test
The test is available on audio tape or cd. The cd is the preferred format as the timing on the cd cannot be affected by tape stretching as is the case with the audio tape. Also with the cd it is easier to play selected tracks and return to the start if required. If you have purchased the tape, you should also read the information about calibrating the tape.
Where to get it
The information below details of places online that are known to supply copies of the cd or tape. If your location is not listed below, don't worry as many of the suppliers will post to anywhere in the world.
USA:
- The bleep test cd package including booklet is available to purchase from the How to Play Soccer site
- There are some beep test cds and downloads available through eBay USA (see also advice for buying on eBay)
UNITED KINGDOM: The test can be purchased from several locations:
- Coachwise Ltd, the trading arm of The National Coaching Foundation (known as sports coach UK), via their web. The test is available as a Audio Tape Version or CD Version. The pack contains the CD or audio tape, a booklet containing full instructions and VO2 max tables.
- Both the NCF - NCFSRT Bleep Test cd and tape versions are available from Amazon.co.uk: cd Format, Tape Format.
- The beep test cd and tape is also available from another UK online store How2Become
- There are some beep test cds and downloads available through eBay UK (see also advice for buying on eBay)
CANADA:
- the original version of the Fit Test CD, which includes the 20m shuttle run test and other tests of Dr. Léger (who developed the beep test), such as the Track test and the muscular strength and endurance tests, and norms and protocols. These tests come from Dr. Léger's Labs and are the originals!
- There are some beep test cds and downloads available through eBay Canada (see also advice for buying on eBay)
AUSTRALIA: The cd was once available through the Australian Coaching Council, but I am not sure now. Some of the State Associations may have copies.
- There are some beep test cds and downloads available through eBay Australia (see also advice for buying on eBay)
- A version is produced by the Australian Coaching Council / Australian Sports Commission. The cd and tape comes with a booklet which contains notes on; test conditions, information for the subject, equipment to be used, test area setup, taking the test and analyzing the scores. It also contains a shuttle run record form, predicted maximum oxygen uptake values, normal values for a range of sports and average results obtained from a sample of students aged 12-17 within Australian schools. The link to the AIS/ASC is not currently working.
Other eBay COUNTRIES: The following links are to eBay sites for these countries, so you can buy locally in local currencies. For some of these searches, international sellers will be listed. Don't forget to see also the advice for buying on eBay.
Can't Find a Suitable Copy?
These are the places online that I have found reputable copies of the beep test. If your location is not listed or the recommended sources are not to your satisfaction, then the tapes and cds are also available from many national coaching and sporting associations, and also police departments and other services which may include the test as part of their assessments. Search locally.
Related Pages
- Maximizing Your Score - to get the most out of the beep test.
- Guide to variations of the beep / bleep test
- Test Procedure - Detailed instructions for conducting the beep test. Also video examples.
- Calculating Your Score - calculator to determine your VO2max equivalent score
- Read the beep section of the fitness testing message board.
- References for the beep test
- calibrating you beep test tape
- What's your best score? some results of athletes
- Beep Shuttle Listing - a listing of the number of runs for each level
