Bruce Treadmill Protocol
History
Modified Cooper Test
100

The number of 3 minute stages in this protocol.

What are 6?

100

The Cooper test was developed in 1968 as part of a physical fitness test for this group of people.

Who were the US Military?

100

The Cooper test can be performed on a treadmill, bike, or this piece of equipment, otherwise known as an erg.

What is a rower?

200

This is the starting speed of the protocol.

What is 1.7 mph?

200

The original Cooper test has participants cover distance across this amount of time.

What is 12 minutes?

200

An appropriate 2 minute warmup should not exceed and RPE of this, on a scale of 1-10.

What is 5?

300

This is used to determine the target heart rate.

What is the Karvonen Formula?

300

The highest ever recorded V02 max score, 97.5 ml/kg/min, was seen in this sport.

What is cycling?

300

The Modified Cooper test has the member cover the furthest possible distance in this amount of time.

What is 6 minutes?

400

Aside from reaching target heart rate, another reason why the assessment should be stopped.

What is the member is too fatigued or in pain?

400

The original Cooper test is named after this former American Air Force lieutenant who is considered by some to be the "Father of Aerobics."

Who is Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper?

400

When choosing an appropriate piece of equipment for the Cooper test, the Coach should take into account the members' goals and _____.

What is ability?

500

A hospitable action to take after the assessment is complete.

What is offer them water and a towel/eucalyptus towel?

500

The American cardiologist for whom the Bruce Protocol is named after.

Who is Robert A. Bruce?

500

Once completed, the distance covered should be recorded as a baseline and re-testing occuring at this frequency.

What is periodically/at the coaches recommendation?