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150 metre Endurance TestTesting and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results. ObjectiveTo monitor the development of the athlete's speed endurance for the 100 metres event.
Required ResourcesTo undertake this test you will require:
How to conduct the testThe test comprises of a 150 metre run from a standing start. The assistant records the time for the athlete to complete 150 metres. AnalysisAnalysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.
Target GroupThis test is suitable for sprinters but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated. ReliabilityTest reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test. ValidityTest validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development. Free CalculatorFree Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can download and use on your computer.
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