Japanese Shuttle Run Score Chart: Points by Count and Average Counts by Grade and Gender
If you've taken the shuttle run in a Japanese fitness test, you may have wondered how many points 70 shuttles earns and what the average is. The score comes from the New Physical Fitness Test scoring table, which converts your count into 1 to 10 points. This article covers charts for elementary, junior high and high school students and adults aged 20 to 64 by gender, the level and time each score corresponds to, national averages, how scores feed into the overall A to E rating, and how to approach gaining one more point.
Your count decides a score of 1 to 10
Japan's New Physical Fitness Test converts each item into a score of 1 to 10: grip strength, sit-ups, sitting forward bend, side steps, 20 m shuttle run (or endurance run), 50 m sprint, standing long jump and handball throw (softball throw for elementary students). For the shuttle run, the score depends on which range of the table your count falls in.
The tables are divided by age and gender: ages 6 to 11 (elementary), 12 to 19 (junior high and high school) and 20 to 64 (adults), each with male and female versions. First-year junior high students and third-year high school students use the same 12 to 19 table, so high scores are harder in junior high and come more easily as students move up.
Chart for junior high and high school students (ages 12–19)
This is the chart for junior high and high school students. "Level" and "time" are the level reached and approximate time from the start at the minimum count for that score.
| Score | Boys' count | Boys' level and time | Girls' count | Girls' level and time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 125 or more | Level 13, about 13 min 09 s | 88 or more | Level 10, about 9 min 56 s |
| 9 | 113–124 | Level 12, about 12 min 09 s | 76–87 | Level 9, about 8 min 48 s |
| 8 | 102–112 | Level 11, about 11 min 11 s | 64–75 | Level 8, about 7 min 37 s |
| 7 | 90–101 | Level 10, about 10 min 07 s | 54–63 | Level 7, about 6 min 35 s |
| 6 | 76–89 | Level 9, about 8 min 48 s | 44–53 | Level 6, about 5 min 30 s |
| 5 | 63–75 | Level 8, about 7 min 31 s | 35–43 | Level 5, about 4 min 29 s |
| 4 | 51–62 | Level 6, about 6 min 16 s | 27–34 | Level 4, about 3 min 33 s |
| 3 | 37–50 | Level 5, about 4 min 43 s | 21–26 | Level 3, about 2 min 49 s |
| 2 | 26–36 | Level 4, about 3 min 26 s | 15–20 | Level 2, about 2 min 03 s |
| 1 | 25 or fewer | — | 14 or fewer | — |
A boys' 10 (125 shuttles) is partway through level 13, at 14.5 km/h, and a girls' 10 (88 shuttles) is partway through level 10, at 13 km/h. The gap of 30 to 40 shuttles for the same score reflects boys' generally higher maximum oxygen uptake.
Chart for elementary students (ages 6–11)
| Score | Boys' count | Boys' level and time | Girls' count | Girls' level and time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 80 or more | Level 9, about 9 min 11 s | 64 or more | Level 8, about 7 min 37 s |
| 9 | 69–79 | Level 8, about 8 min 07 s | 54–63 | Level 7, about 6 min 35 s |
| 8 | 57–68 | Level 7, about 6 min 53 s | 44–53 | Level 6, about 5 min 30 s |
| 7 | 45–56 | Level 6, about 5 min 37 s | 35–43 | Level 5, about 4 min 29 s |
| 6 | 33–44 | Level 5, about 4 min 16 s | 26–34 | Level 4, about 3 min 26 s |
| 5 | 23–32 | Level 3, about 3 min 04 s | 19–25 | Level 3, about 2 min 34 s |
| 4 | 15–22 | Level 2, about 2 min 03 s | 14–18 | Level 2, about 1 min 55 s |
| 3 | 10–14 | Level 2, about 1 min 23 s | 10–13 | Level 2, about 1 min 23 s |
| 2 | 8–9 | Level 2, about 1 min 07 s | 8–9 | Level 2, about 1 min 07 s |
| 1 | 7 or fewer | — | 7 or fewer | — |
Elementary students use the same chart from first to sixth grade. In the early grades, even 4 to 6 points is a solid effort, and scores rise naturally in the upper grades. Comparing with the average for your grade gives a better feel than looking at the score alone.
Chart for adults (ages 20–64)
| Score | Men's count | Women's count |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 95 or more | 62 or more |
| 9 | 81–94 | 50–61 |
| 8 | 67–80 | 41–49 |
| 7 | 54–66 | 32–40 |
| 6 | 43–53 | 25–31 |
| 5 | 32–42 | 19–24 |
| 4 | 24–31 | 14–18 |
| 3 | 18–23 | 10–13 |
| 2 | 12–17 | 8–9 |
| 1 | 11 or fewer | 7 or fewer |
In the adult test, you choose either the 20 m shuttle run or brisk walking. Adults from 20 to 64 use the same chart, so scoring 7 or 8 in your 40s or 50s means quite high endurance for your age. Running to exhaustion without warning is hard on the body if you don't usually exercise, so start by practicing stopping at a target count.
National averages: about 79 for second-year junior high boys, about 50 for girls
Japan Sports Agency's national survey on physical fitness, athletic ability and exercise habits (fiscal 2024) reports 20 m shuttle run averages of about 46.9 for fifth-grade boys, about 36.6 for fifth-grade girls, about 79 for second-year junior high boys and about 50 for second-year junior high girls.
| Grade | Boys' average | Boys' score | Girls' average | Girls' score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary grade 5 | About 47 (level 6) | 7 | About 37 (level 5) | 7 |
| Junior high year 2 | About 79 (level 9) | 6 | About 50 (level 6) | 6 |
Average counts sit right around 6 to 7 points. As a guide to what's impressive, more than 100 shuttles (level 11) for junior high and high school boys or 70 (level 8) for girls is clearly above average. Averages shift slightly by year and region, so also check the results your school or municipality hands out.
How scores feed into the overall rating (A to E)
The overall rating from A to E comes from applying the total of the 8 item scores to an age-based table. One point on the shuttle run carries the same weight as one point on grip strength or the 50 m sprint, so one strategy is to pick up points on items that improve more easily than your weak ones.
- The shuttle run responds well to practice: pacing and turns alone can add a few to a dozen or so shuttles, so it's an easy place to gain a point if you're near a boundary.
- Know how far you are from the boundary: a junior high or high school boy at 72, for example, needs 76 for 6 points, so it's just 4 more. A clear target changes how you hold on at the end.
- Junior high and high school students may be able to choose the endurance run: some schools offer 1500 m (boys) or 1000 m (girls), scored with a time-based chart.
FAQ
- How many shuttles earn 10 points?
- For junior high and high school students, 125 or more for boys and 88 or more for girls. For elementary students, 80 or more for boys and 64 or more for girls. For adults aged 20 to 64, 95 or more for men and 62 or more for women.
- What's the average shuttle run count for junior high students?
- In the fiscal 2024 national survey, second-year junior high students averaged about 79 for boys and about 50 for girls. On the chart, both are worth 6 points.
- Are 100 shuttles impressive?
- For junior high and high school boys, 100 is worth 7 points (90–101) and well above the national average of about 79. For girls or elementary students, more than 100 exceeds the 10-point standard, which shows very high endurance.
- How many points are 70 shuttles?
- For junior high and high school boys, 5 points (63–75), and for girls, 8 points (64–75). For elementary boys, 9 points (69–79), and for elementary girls, 10 points (64 or more).
- Do high school students use the same chart as junior high students?
- Yes. The New Physical Fitness Test scores ages 12 to 19 on the same chart, so the same count earns the same score in junior high and high school. The standards for the overall rating (A to E) differ by age.
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