Aerobic-capacity estimate
Chester Step Test
Progressive stepping with heart-rate monitoring. Find the protocol, equipment, result interpretation and tools for the Step method.
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Start here for Chester Step, Cycle, Treadmill Prediction, Treadmill Performance, Police Walk and Police Run. Choose your named test below, or find support for preparing, administering and organising assessments.
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Check the exact name on your assessment instructions. Prediction tests estimate aerobic capacity; performance tests assess completion of a prescribed task. The results and protocols are not interchangeable.
Aerobic-capacity estimate
Chester Cycle Test
A cycle-ergometer method using workload and heart-rate observations. Use the cycle-specific guide and calculation with your original test record.
Aerobic-capacity estimate
Treadmill Prediction
The Chester treadmill method for estimating aerobic capacity from a submaximal heart-rate response. Use the matching prediction protocol and software.
Prescribed task completion
Treadmill Performance
A prescribed Chester treadmill walking task. Confirm the authorised procedure and report the actual performance outcome against the applicable requirement.
Police treadmill performance
Police Walk
The Chester Treadmill Police Walk Test has its own protocol and role requirements. Check the current instructions from the responsible force.
Police treadmill performance
Police Run
The Chester Treadmill Police Run Test is distinct from the walk test. Confirm the accepted method, authorised endpoint and reporting requirements.
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For Chester Step, explore the research and limitations, result interpretation guidance and practitioner knowledge check. For performance tests, use the relevant guide and assessment record above.
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About this hub: This page brings together our existing method guides and tools. Use the current test-specific instructions and your organisation’s authorised requirements for actual assessments. Each linked guide explains its sources and scope. Navigation reviewed 20 October 2026.