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PRT 1.5 Mile (2.4 km) Run Test

The 1.5 Mile (2.4 km) Run Test requires the participants to run that distance in the quickest possible time. The test is essentially the Cooper 1.5mile/2.4 km run test, and another similar 1.5 mile run test. There are many other running and walking fitness tests. An alternative to this test is the 500 yard swim test and also an elliptical trainer test.



purpose: This test measures aerobic fitness and leg muscles endurance.

equipment required: 1.5 mile (2.4km) flat and hard running course, marker cones, stopwatch, recording sheets.

pre-test: Explain the test procedures to the subject. Perform screening of health risks and obtain informed consent. Prepare forms and record basic information such as age, height, body weight, gender, test conditions. Measure and mark out the course using cones. See more details of pre-test procedures.

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procedure: The aim of this test is to complete the 1.5 mile course in the shortest possible time. At the start, all the participants line up behind the starting line. On the command ‘go,’ the clock will start, and you will begin running at your own pace. Although walking is authorized, it is strongly discouraged. A cool down walk should be performed at the completion of the test.

scoring: The total time to complete the course is recorded.

comments: It is permitted to pace a participant (such as running ahead of, along side of, or behind) during the run, as long as there is no physical contact with the runner and it does not physically hinder other people taking the test. Cheering or calling out the elapsed time is also permitted. During the 1.5-mile run, it is critical to have some type of medical support in place or a medical emergency plan, Dangerous climate conditions such as hot/humid weather should be avoided and water or other fluids should be made available upon completion of the assessment.



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