My 13 yr old daughter was made to do the Bleep Test even though she has a heart condition. I have looked it up on the net and apparently is used by Armed Forces as part of their selection process so is obviously physically very tough. I wondered if anyone has ever known this test be used in schools and if their kids have participated? Incidentally I am complaining to the school tomorrow and need to know as much as possible. Thanks for reading.
2006-11-06 10:17:01 · 24 answers · asked by katieplatie 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
We were made to do this in secondary school too! I always found it really difficult as I have mild asthma, and it was always really embarrassing having to "drop out" in the early levels and being forced to watch as fitter stronger students managed to reach the higher levels. The teachers seem to praise the students that are able to reach the high levels without having any compassion for the lesser able students.
Unfortunately, I don't think you'll ever manage to force the school to stop using these tests during PE lessons, as I was doing it 15 years ago (even though parents complained about it) and it's still being used now!
I think that if your daughter has a medical condition that limits her ability, then maybe you could ask your doctor to write to the school excluding her from such high levels of physical exertion.
2006-11-06 10:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, we did it at school, the one they use is much easier than the forces. The whole point is to measure fitness - you are supposed to do your best then drop out when you need to, not run until you faint, collapse, or any of the other horrors on here. That should have been made clear by teaching staff also.
If your daughter is incapable of running then surely she would have a doctor's note to that effect, and you would have asked the school to excuse her from running in PE already? If she is able to run, but just has to take it easy, then that's what she will have done during the bleep test, right? If the school didn't known about the condition, or if she IS able to run despite it, then I suppose doing the test was ok. If she isn't able to run, and the school knows this, then she shouldn't really be doing running in PE at all.
I always found the bleep test a lot less challenging than the natural pressure I put on myself to perform physically, in, say, team games. What's your daughter's take on this anyway?
2006-11-07 08:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by JentaMenta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a boarding school and the bleep test was used to measure our fitness before entering and progressively throughout our time there. It is a very effective way of determining fitness, both with speed and stamina, and not at all cruel; the whole point is that you stop when you cannot run the distance in the allotted time, however, it is designed to push you as far as you can go.
The police and the armed forces use it also but they require a much faster run.
2006-11-06 10:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son done the same test at school and really did enjoy it.
He had to run back and forth and keep up with the timed 'bleeps'.
He is very fit and enjoyed the challenge of it.
If your daughter has a heart condition I can understand your concern for her and she should not have been made to do it if she suffers under physical exertion.
From what my son told me if you didn't keep up with the bleeps then you were 'out'.So I would hope she didn't exert herself too much and simply went out early.
Hope this helps
2006-11-06 10:24:28 · answer #4 · answered by jixer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the bleep test in secondary school ( ireland) I hated it. Having to get from one end to the other and getting there for the "bleep". Although as soon as we didnt make it or wanted to stop we could. I once pushed myself so much I fainted. I came second out of the whole class. I just wanted to prove I was as fit as the sporty ones. Not a great idea. Good luck with the complaint.
2006-11-06 10:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Teresa M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya ive done the beep test
you are supposed to go until you dont think you can go any longer. if your daughter had a heart condition she might be able to have done the first couple of levels but after that anyone can stop, an she shouldnt have done any more than she could handle, make sure the gym teacher was aware of this before you complain
fyi in the beep test you have to run the length of the gym with in the beeps at each beep you run in the opposite direction, the faster you reun the longer break time you wil have in between. the intervals get smaller after awhile and you get more and more exhausted it is a competition at our school you want to stay in the longest but alot of people stop early.
2006-11-06 10:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 19:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"My 13 yr old daughter was made to do the Bleep Test even though she has a heart condition. '
You need to talk to the gym teacher and school admin BEFORE your kid is asked to do anything. They need to know if she has any health issues. You can't complain if their gym teacher was not informed of her condition. I still think you should talk to them to inform them.
2006-11-06 10:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
my son has been doing these bleep tests since he started secondary school. he is now in his second year there, and bleep tests are common practice and used quite regulary.
but i agree you need to raise the issue with the school if your daughter has a heart condition.
2006-11-06 10:20:42 · answer #9 · answered by sarebeardragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a school office. Our school uses bleep test for pupils. Pupils only work at a level suited to them. They are not pushed to go faster or harder than they can.
Your daughter should seek permission from her GP before taking part. The school would expect this.
2006-11-06 10:35:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋