300m Run (Cooper): Males, Age 30-39

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What these numbers mean

A value around 57.0 sec is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores below about 52.0 sec fall near the 25th percentile or lower, indicating above-average performance (lower is better). Scores above about 65.0 sec fall near the 75th percentile or higher; about 75% of the reference population scored lower.

Also see: 20-29 · 40-49 · All ages

Data source: Cooper Institute (2013 Monograph) (2013) About this study

Reference population: Mixed by table: Cooper Clinic patients (including sit-ups, bench press, and 1.5-mile run), employee wellness-program members (male push-ups), female US Army soldiers tested in the 1990s (female full-body push-ups), and unspecified Law Enforcement Studies data (vertical jump and 300m run)

300m Run (Cooper) Cardiovascular Males 30-39

300m Run (Cooper) Percentile Chart (sec)

Excellent 46.1 sec
Above average 52.0 sec
Average 57.0 sec
Below average 65.0 sec
Poor 80.9 sec
300m Run (Cooper) percentile distribution chart for Males, age 30-39 5th 5th: 46.1 sec (Excellent) 46.1 Excellent 25th 25th: 52.0 sec (Above average) 52.0 Above average 50th 50th: 57.0 sec (Average) 57.0 Average 75th 75th: 65.0 sec (Below average) 65.0 Below average 95th 95th: 80.9 sec (Poor) 80.9 Poor 0 24 48 72 96 120 sec 300m Run (Cooper) percentile distribution chart for Males, age 30-39 5th 5th: 46.1 sec (Excellent) 46.1 Excellent 25th 25th: 52.0 sec (Above average) 52.0 Above average 50th 50th: 57.0 sec (Average) 57.0 Average 75th 75th: 65.0 sec (Below average) 65.0 Below average 95th 95th: 80.9 sec (Poor) 80.9 Poor 0 24 48 72 96 120 sec

This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.

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