This event measures heart/lung endurance.

Endurance run/walk testing
On a safe, one-mile distance, students begin running on the count "Ready? Go!" Walking may be interspersed with running. However, the students should be encouraged to cover the distance in as short a time as possible.

Endurance run/walk tip
Use a large enough running area so that no more than eight laps are necessary to complete a mile. Help participants learn proper pacing for the mile by having them run at the mile pace for short distances during warm-up time.

If you are not using a track that is measured in miles, then you will need to convert from that measurement into miles. Refer to the conversion chart below for converting to miles when using a 400 meter track or 440 yards.

Endurance run/walk scoring
Always review students' health status before administering this test. Give students ample instruction on how to pace themselves. Allow them to practice running this distance against time, as well as sufficient time for warming up and cooling down before and after the test. Times are recorded in minutes and seconds.

Alternative distances for younger children are 1/4 mile for 6-7 years old, and 1/2 mile for 8-9 years old. The same objective and testing procedure are used as with the mile run.

Conversion for Miles
On a 400 meter track 1 mile = 4 laps + 9 meters 3/4 mile = 3 laps + 6.75 meters 1/2 mile = 2 laps + 4.5 meters 1/4 mile = 1 lap + 2.25 meters		On a 440 yard track 1 mile = 4 laps 3/4 mile = 3 laps 1/2 mile = 2 laps 1/4 mile = 1 lap

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