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INTRODUCTION
Normative data is data from a reference population that establishes a baseline distribution for a score or
measurement, and this data can be compared against. However, there are a few things we must consider.

If using “norms” or “rating tables” to interpret your test results, you must consider whether the tests were carried out
using the same protocol – many tests have a number of variations but are still given the same name.

• Is the equipment different in anyway?

• Are the distances the same: Metric or imperial system – is the test laid out in meters or yards?
• Was the same starting stance used?
• Was the same starting command given? i.e. 3-2-1 Go!
• Were the weather conditions the same?

It is also important to consider what population group the normative data was derived from. For example, the age
group or ability level – many studies have been carried out with college/university students/athletes.

Published norms are generally based on the range of scores around the mean. However, this doesn’t necessarily
mean the above average score is good. For example, the test group may have achieved poor results across the
board and therefore, an above average score is still fairly poor.
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VO2 MAX MALE NORMS

The below table shows normative scores for various male age groups.

Rating 18-25yrs 26-35yrs 36-45yrs 46-55yrs 56-65yrs 65+

Excellent >60 >56 >51 >45 >41 >37

Good 52-60 49-56 43-51 39-45 36-41 33-37
Above Average 47-51 43-48 39-42 36-38 32-35 29-32
Average 42-46 40-42 35-38 32-35 30-31 26-28
Below Average 37-41 35-39 31-34 29-31 26-29 22-25
Poor 30-36 30-34 26-30 25-28 22-25 20-21
Very Poor <30 <30 <26 <25 <22 <20
Topend Sports
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VO2 MAX FEMALE NORMS

The below table shows normative scores for various female age groups.

Rating 18-25yrs 26-35yrs 36-45yrs 46-55yrs 56-65yrs 65+

Excellent >56 >52 >45 >40 >37 >32

Good 47-56 45-52 38-45 34-40 32-37 28-32
Above Average 42-46 39-44 34-37 31-33 28-31 25-27
Average 38-41 35-38 31-33 28-30 25-27 22-24
Below Average 33-37 31-34 27-30 25-27 22-24 19-21
Poor 28-32 26-30 22-26 20-24 18-21 17-18
Very Poor <28 <26 <22 <20 <18 <17
Topend Sports
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NORMATIVE DATA MALES

The below table shows normative data for male bleep test scores, aka Multistage Fitness Test (MSFT).

L = Level
S = Shuttle.

Age Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor

14-16 L12 / S7 L11 / S2 L8 / S9 L7 / S1 <L6 / S6

17-20 L12 / S12 L11 / S6 L9 / S2 L7 / S6 <L7 / S3
21-30 L12 / S12 L11 / S7 L9 / S3 L7 / S8 <L7 / S5
31-40 L11 / S4 L10 / S4 L6 / S10 L6 / S7 <L6 / S4
41-50 L10 / S4 L9 / S4 L6 / S9 L5 / S9 <L5 / S2
Brizley et al. (2010)
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NORMATIVE DATA FEMALES

The below table shows normative data for female MSFT scores, aka Multistage Fitness Test (MSFT).

L = Level
S = Shuttle.

Age Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor

14-16 L10 / S9 L9 / S1 L6 / S7 L5 / S1 <L4 / S7

17-20 L10 / S11 L9 / S3 L6 / S8 L5 / S2 <L4 / S9
21-30 L10 / S8 L9 / S2 L6 / S6 L5 / S1 <L4 / S9
31-40 L10 / S4 L8 / S7 L6 / S3 L4 / S6 <L4 / S5
41-50 L9 / S9 L7 / S2 L5 / S7 L4 / S2 <L4 / S1
Brizley et al. (2010)
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COOPER 1.5 MILE RUN

The below data shows test scores recorded in minutes.
Gender / Age Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Superior
Male / 13-19 >15:31 12:11-15:30 10:49-12:10 9:41-10:48 8:37-9:40 <8:36
Female / 13-19 >18:31 16:55-18:30 14:31-16:54 12:30-14:30 11:50-12:29 <11:49
Male / 20-29 >16:01 14:01-16:00 12:01-14:00 10:46-12:00 9:45-10:45 <9:44
Female / 20-29 >19:01 18:31-19:00 15:55-18:30 13:31-15:54 12:30-13:30 <12:29
Male / 30-39 >16:31 14:44-16:30 12:31-14:45 11:01-12:20 10:00-11:00 <9:59
Female / 30-39 >19:31 10:30-19:01 16:31-19:00 14:31-16:30 13:00-14:30 <12:59
Male / 40-49 >17:31 15:36-17:30 13:01-15:35 11:31-13:00 10:30-11:30 <10:29
Female / 40-49 >20:01 19:31-20:00 17:31-19:30 15:56-17:30 13:45-15:55 <13:44
Male / 50-59 >19:01 17:01-19:00 14:31-17:00 12:31:14:30 11:00-12:30 <10:59
Female / 50-59 >20:31 20:01-20:30 19:00-20:00 16:31-19:00 14:30-16:30 <14:29
Male / >60 >20:01 19:01-20:00 16:16-19:00 14:00-16:15 11:15-13:59 <11:14
Female / >60 >21:01 21:00-21:31 19:31-20:30 17:30-19:30 16:30-17:30 <16:29
Cooper (1982)
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COOPER 12 MINUTE RUN: MALES

The below data shows test scores recorded in meters – (commonly performed on the track).

An estimation of your V02 max can be calculated from your Cooper test score:

(Distanced covered in metres – 504.9) / 44.73

Age Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent

13-14 <2100 2100-2399 2200-2399 2400-2700 >2700
15-16 <2200 2200-2299 2300-2499 2500-2800 >2800
17-19 <2300 2300-2499 2500-2699 2700-3000 >3000
20-29 <1600 1600-2199 2200-2399 2400-2800 >2800
30-39 <1500 1500-1999 1900-2299 2300-2700 >2700
40-49 <1400 1400-1699 1700-2099 2100-2500 >2500
>50 <1300 1300-1599 1600-1999 2000-2400 >2400
Cooper (1968)
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COOPER 12 MINUTE RUN: FEMALES

The below data shows test scores recorded in meters – (commonly performed on the track).

An estimation of your V02 max can be calculated from your Cooper test score:

(Distanced covered in metres – 504.9) / 44.73

Age Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent

13-14 >1500 1500-1599 1600-1899 1900-2000 >2000
15-16 >1600 1600-1699 1700-1999 2000-2100 >2100
17-19 >1700 1700-1799 1800-2099 2100-2300 >2300
20-29 >1500 1500-1799 1800-2199 2200-2700 >2700
30-39 >1400 1400-1699 1700-1999 2000-2500 >2500
40-49 >1200 1200-1499 1500-1899 1900-2300 >2300
>50 >1100 1100-1399 1400-1699 1700-2200 >2200
Cooper (1968)
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THE VERTICAL JUMP (CMJ)

The below data is taken from testing performed on world class athletes. Therefore, it is unlikely that general clients
will attain jump heights in the upper percentile.
Normative Data
Performance % Rank Female Height (cm) Male Height (cm)
91-100 (World Class) 76-81 86-91
81-90 71-75 81-85
71-80 66-70 76-80
61-70 60-65 71-75
51-60 55-59 66-70
41-50 50-54 60-65
31-40 45-49 55-59
21-30 40-44 50-54
11-20 35-39 45-49
1-10 <35 <45
Chu (1996)
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THE VERTICAL JUMP (CMJ)

The table below shows national norms for adult athletes (20+).

Grade Female Height (cm) Male Height (cm)

Excellent >60 >70
Above Average 46-60 56-70
Average 31-45 41-55
Below Average 21-30 31-40
Poor <20 <30
Arkinstall (2010)
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THE VERTICAL JUMP (CMJ)

The table below shows national norms for 16-19 years olds.

Grade Female Height (cm) Male Height (cm)

Excellent >58 >65
Above Average 47-58 50-65
Average 36-46 40-49
Below Average 26-35 30-39
Poor <26 <30
Davis (2000)
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THE BROAD JUMP (CMJ)

The below data is taken from testing performed on world class athletes. Therefore, it is unlikely that general clients
will attain jump heights in the upper percentile.
Normative Data
Performance % Rank Female Distance (m) Male Distance (cm)
91-100 (World Class) 2.94-3.15 3.40-3.75
81-90 2.80-2.94 3.10-3.39
71-80 2.65-2.79 2.95-3.09
61-70 2.50-2.64 2.80-2.94
51-60 2.35-2.49 2.65-2.79
41-50 2.20-2.34 2.50-2.64
31-40 2.05-2.19 2.35-2.49
21-30 1.90-2.04 2.20-2.34
11-20 1.75-1.89 2.05-2.19
1-10 1.60-1.74 1.90-2.04
Chu (1996)
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THE BROAD JUMP (CMJ)

The table below shows norms for >16 year old athletes.

Grade Female Distance (m) Male Distance (m)

Excellent >1.91 >2.44
Above Average 1.78-1.91 2.29-2.44
Average 1.63-1.77 2.16-2.28
Below Average 1.62-1.50 1.98-2.15
Poor <1.50 <1.98
Hede et al (2011)
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