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Royal Marines Fitness Tests
RM Advanced Personal Fitness Assessment MSFT
RM AFPA - AEROBIC TEST (MSFT) PROTOCOL
Introduction
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The Aerobic Test (MSFT) is used to measure the maximum capacity of an
individual's body to transport and use oxygen during incremental exercise, which
reflects the physical fitness of the individual.
Test Criteria
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The test involves participants running between 2 sets of lines set exactly 20
metres apart (a shuttle) whilst keeping up with the series of “beeps” from a CD.
The “beeps” start off at a slow jogging pace and after each minute, become
progressively faster so that it is more difficult to maintain the required speed.
The first expired minute is referred to as “level 1”, the second expired minute is
referred to as “level 2” and so on. The end of each level is denoted by a triple
“beep”.
Participants stop running when they can no longer maintain the required pace.
Test Standards
The test standards are shown at Table 1.
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Equipment Required for Aerobic Test (MSFT)
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In order to conduct the Aerobic Test (MSFT) element of the PFT, the following
equipment is required:
a. Cones (or other suitable markers).
b. Tape measure
c. MSFT CD and CD player.
d. Aerobic Test (MSFT) Procedural Brief
e. Aerobic Test (MSFT) Results Sheet(s)
Venue
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The Aerobic Test (MSFT) is best conducted in an indoor facility but may be
conducted outdoors. The venue should have a flat non-slip surface and be at least
25m long to facilitate turning at the end of each lap.
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