C.

3 Requirements for administration of each fitness test:

FITNESS AREA – Speed NATIONAL AVERAGES

FITNESS TEST – 35m Sprint test No data available for this test at present, although it is
generally accepted that a difference of less than 0.8
PURPOSE: The objective of this test is to measure the performers seconds between the first sprit and the last sprint
represents excellent performance.
level of sprint fatigue.

EQUIPMENT:
PROCEDURE: • 100 metre track or a space big enough for a 35m
marked area using cones. Allow for enough space
at either end to slow down
This test requires the athlete to undertake six 35 metre sprints with 30 seconds recovery between each sprint. • Two Stopwatches
1. Sprint 35m from a standing start/sprint start using blocks • Two Assistants
2. Allow a 30 second recovery while walking back to the start
3. Repeat the sprint five times, completing a total of six sprints
4. Record the time for each sprint, which is usually measured in seconds. RESULTS:
Attempt Time (s)
1
2
3
4
5
ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGE VALIDITY, 6

 A simple test to
S: RELIABILITY &
administer
 Human error in PRACTICALITY: WHAT SPORTS
 Minimal equipment
 Cheap to perform
timekeeping
 Human error by the
PERFORMERS WOULD
 Can be performed inside timekeepers could lead to USE THIS TEST?
or outside. incorrect or misleading
results. Sprinter, rugby player, netball player,
footballer, hockey player.
C.3 Requirements for administration of each fitness test:

FITNESS AREA – SPEED AND AGILITY NATIONAL AVERAGES

FITNESS TEST – Illinois Agility test
National norms for 16-19year olds: (measured in seconds)
Gender Excelle Above Average Below Poor
nt average average
Male ˂15.2 15.2- 16.2- 18.2- >19.3
PURPOSE: To measure the athletes ability to change direction at speed without Female ˂17.0
16.1
17.0-
18.1
18.0-
19.3
21.8- >23.0
losing balance. 17.9 21.7 23.0

PROCEDURE: EQUIPMENT:
 Flat, non-slip surface
 Set up the course – as shown in the diagram on the right  8 cones
 Warm up before beginning the test.  Stopwatch
 Lie face down on the floor at the ‘start’ cone.  Assistant.
 When your assistant gives the command ‘GO’ and starts the
stopwatch, jump to your feet and run around the cones in the correct RESULTS:
order to finish.
 Your assistant should stop the stopwatch and record your time when My Score is:
You pass the ‘Finish’ cone.

Compared to the national average is:

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGE VALIDITY,
 It is cheap and easy to S: RELIABILITY &
conduct
 Human error can lead to PRACTICALITY: WHAT SPORTS
 Can be done inside or
outside
inaccuracies in timing
Reliability will depend upon how strict
PERFORMERS WOULD
 Weather conditions and
the surface can affect the
the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to
USE THIS TEST?
results perform the test
 For team sports
 Athletes that need to change direction
at speed such as: footballers,
netballers, hockey players, basketball
players.