Modern Applied Science; Vol. 10, No. 2; 2016 ISSN 1913-1844 E-ISSN 1913-1852 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education 11 The Evaluation of Cardiovascular Endurance Test for Male Cadet Officers Mohar Kassim 1 & Rahmat Sholihin Mokhtar 2 1 Centre for Coaching Science, National Defence University of Malaysia, Malaysia Correspondence: Mohar Kassim, Centre for Coaching Science, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sg. Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. E-mail: mohar@upnm.edu.my Received: June 26, 2015 Accepted: August 13, 2015 Online Published: December 24, 2015 doi:10.5539/mas.v10n2p11 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v10n2p11 Abstract The aim of this research is to measure a cardiovascular endurance performence for 18 year old male cadet officers. The descriptive quantitative research is carried out by experimental observation by using a 2.4 km Run Test as the instrument. A total of 120 respondents is selected by random in the Foundation Programme NDUM Session 2013/2014 in the research. Descriptive Statistics is used to explain the characteristics of the sample. The analysis of data used is mean, median and standard deviation. The findings showed the level of cardiovascular endurance fitness for the male cadet officers in the Foundation level in NDUM is at a very satisfactory level ( M=10.86, SD=0.91) with the normal percentile norm and recorded time 11.13 minutes that is located at the 50th percentile and above. The fitness norm is produced by using guidelines layed out by Cooper (2007). Therefore, the norms that has been produced is recommended to be utilized widely to measure the level of cardiovascular endurance fitness for an 18 years old male. Keywords: 2.4 km run test, cadet officer, cardiovascular endurance fitness, NDUM, physical fitness norm 1. Introduction Fitness is defined as the condition that allows an individual to lead a perfect life and to deliver his tasks efficiently, and in turn produces useful contributions and services. Fitness consists of five components, which are physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social fitness. All the five components of fitness need to be adjusted and balanced in order for an individual to get on with his daily life. Physical fitness is a component that constitutes total fitness that is constantly being used in acting or in any form of action. Physical fitness is defined as the ability of a person doing a daily routine without fatigue by using maximum energy and still have the extra energy to use during free time or in emergencies. This is supported by Penny and Clarke (2005) that points out that physical fitness is defined as the ability to carry out daily routine efficiently and with fitness without feeling over tiring while having sufficient energy to carry out any type of recreation. There are five components of physical fitness; which are muscle endurance, cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, flexibility, and body composition. Among these 5 components, only one component chosen to be studied in this study through the production of cardiovascular endurance norm. The reason for this was because muscle endurance is a component that dominates the daily fitness of an individual. Whether or not an individual is fit, his performance would be measured based on his level of cardiovascular endurance. Kassim, M. & Isa, M.I (2015), noted that the athletes are engaged in a process of learning, which involves important aspects interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. This is supported by Kassim, M & Berahim, M.(2015), a conducive learning environment is also important, as well as giving them a reward if they achieve excellence. Physical fitness can be further classified into health-based and motor-based fitness (Glassman, 2002; Haskell et al., 2007). Haskell et al. (2007) and Glassman (2002) described health-based fitness such as cardiovasuclar endurance, muscular endurance, muscle strength, softness of muscles, and the composition of body that covers the aspect that is related to the function of physiology and psychology; believed to give the individual protection from the threat of hypokinetic diseases; such as heart diseases, obesity, and muscular disease. On the other hand, motor-based fitness refers to the muscle potential and the ability of an individual to carry out physical activity in