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Flying 30 metre Test
Testing 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.
Objective
To monitor the development of the athlete's maximum speed.
Required Resources
To undertake this test you will require:
- 400 metre track - 60 metre marked section on the straight
- Cone to mark 30m point
- Stop watch
- Assistant
How to conduct the test
The 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:
- first 30 metres
- whole 60 metres
Analysis
Analysis 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 test
The following data has been obtained from the results of tests
conducted with world class athletes.
| % Rank |
Females |
Males |
| 91-100 |
2.90 - 2.99 seconds |
2.50 - 2.59 seconds |
| 81 - 90 |
3.00 - 3.09 seconds |
2.60 - 2.69 seconds |
| 71 - 80 |
3.10 - 3.19 seconds |
2.70 - 2.79 seconds |
| 61 - 70 |
3.20 - 3.29 seconds |
2.80 - 2.89 seconds |
| 51 - 60 |
3.30 - 3.39 seconds |
2.90 - 2.99 seconds |
| 41 - 50 |
3.40 - 3.49 seconds |
3.00 - 3.09 seconds |
| 31 - 40 |
3.50 - 3.59 seconds |
3.10 - 3.19 seconds |
| 21 - 30 |
3.60 - 3.69 seconds |
3.20 - 3.29 seconds |
| 11 - 20 |
3.70 - 3.79 seconds |
3.30 -3.39 seconds |
| 1 - 10 |
3.80 - 3.89 seconds |
3.40 - 3.49 seconds |
Table reference: D.A. Chu;
Explosive Power and Strength; Human Kinetics; 1996
Target Group
This test is suitable for sprinters but not for individuals where
the test would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and
the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential
performance in competition and the correlation is high with experienced
athletes.
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Associated Pages
The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:
Associated Books
The following books provide more information related to this topic:
- Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
- Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
- Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
- Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
- The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
- Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
- Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
- Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
- PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2
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