Flying 30 metre 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 maximum speed.
Required ResourcesTo undertake this test you will require:
How to conduct the testThe test comprises of 3 × 60 metre runs from a standing start and with a full recovery between each run. The athlete uses the first 30 metres to build up to maximum speed and then maintains the speed through to 60 metres. This test can be combined with the 60 metre speed test. The assistant records the time for the athlete to complete the:
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. Normative data for the Flying 30 metre testThe following data has been obtained from the results of tests conducted with world class athletes.
Table reference: D.A. Chu; Explosive Power and Strength; Human Kinetics; 1996
Target GroupThis test is suitable for sprinters but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated. 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 Calculator
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