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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
COOPER TEST
PROFESSOR:
FRANFLIN SULBARAN
BACHELOR:
JOSEPH RIVAS
Introduction:
From BOX TRAINING, our sports training center, we tell you everything
about the Cooper Test: what it consists of, its origin, the formula, and much more
more.
2. What is the Cooper Test and what does this test measure?
The Cooper Test is an endurance test (not a training) that was
designed to cover the greatest distance possible in a period of 12 minutes
at a constant speed.
3. What is the purpose of the Cooper Test?
The goal of the Cooper Test is clear: it consists of a demanding test,
where physical preparation plays a very important role. For this reason, the Test of
Cooper in Physical Education is widely used in schools, institutes or
training sessions, with the aim of measuring the aerobic endurance of the subjects.
4. What is the origin of the Cooper Test?
The origin of the Cooper Test dates back to the 1960s when it was introduced.
to learn through an article published in the Journal of the American Medical
Association.
This test was specifically designed in 1968 by Kenneth H. Cooper in
Oklahoma for the United States army. This soldier and doctor in the
North American rows devised a way to assess and evaluate the state of the
soldiers in a quick, cheap, and effective way.
And boy did he succeed! The test meets all those requirements since it only ...
It needs a flat surface and 12 minutes of time. So the investment is
minimum. Hence the great importance of the Cooper test even today.
The physical fitness of soldiers began to be assessed through the Cooper Tests.
To determine who was in good condition and who was not, Cooper devised
time tables with benchmarks.
The effectiveness of this test is such that its use continues to this day. Police
local, national, firefighters and other security forces use the tests of
Cooper for his entrance exams.
5. Cooper Test Tables
Normally, most of the population in their first endurance tests do not
It reaches good or excellent conditions. However, this is not concerning.
In addition, the test is done simply to assess the physical conditions and
to be aware of the improvements.
In the value table of the Cooper Test, different categories are distinguished:
Physical condition.
2. Age.
There is also a need to differentiate the data by sex since there are value tables.
for women and for men.
Cooper Test Table for Men
Depending on the age of the male and the meters he covers in 12 minutes,
Cooper establishes these benchmarks for men.
In this way, and following the results table, a man under 30
years that cover more than 2.8 kilometers in those 12 minutes will have a condition
Excellent physics.
If a man of the same age were to do less than 1.6 kilometers, his condition.
It would be very bad according to the standards of the Cooper Test.
Cooper Test Table for Women
As we were saying, the distances for women are different. Following the
previous example, a woman under 30 would have to cover more than 2.7
kilometers to achieve excellent condition.
In case that same person did less than 1.5 kilometers in the 12.
minutes that the test lasts, your condition would be very bad according to the data that
we see in this table.
6. The Cooper Test Formula, what does it measure
exactly?
The Cooper test also allows us to know our performance and our
progress in training through a formula.
It measures the maximum oxygen consumption that the body uses.
while performing the test. It is what is known as VO2 max.
Although it is not the best way to measure this parameter, since the best way
it would be through a spirometry. The truth is that this resistance test is
It is used many times because it is cheaper and easier to make.
This is the formula:
V02max = (22 x kilometers traveled) - 11
7. Cooper test in children and adolescents: can it be done?
this test in Physical Education?
It is advisable to use this resistance test in adults, as the Test of
Cooper in children is not established at the moment and how the body of the
Minors are not fully developed; values would be needed.
different from those established to date.
However, as we mentioned earlier, it is indeed a
test that is often conducted in Physical Education just to assess the
improvements and progress of the students.
8. Tips for taking the Cooper Test
As we said, the results of the Cooper Test at first tend to be quite
disappointing. However, with training and consistency, they can be improved.
If you have to take the Cooper test, here are some tips for you.
prepare it and get your brand.
Stretch before you start and also when you finish.
Do not take the test during menstruation.
It is not the right time either if you have a fever, the flu, or you are tired.
physically.
Remember that this test should not be used on smokers.
asthmatic with respiratory problems.
Perform the test on a flat surface as required and avoid places.
at great altitude. The closer you make it to sea level, the easier it
you will have.
Don't get discouraged by the initial results. With time, you will improve.
the distance traveled. You only need consistency and preparation.
A good training for the Test is one that combines strength,
speed and endurance. Do varied exercises to achieve your
objectives.
Now that you know everything about the Cooper Test and its objectives, use it to
measure your resistance or that of others.
