Illinois Agility Run 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

The objective of the Illinois Agility Run Test is to monitor the development of the athlete's agility.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

  • flat surface - a 400 metre Track
  • 8 cones
  • Stop watch
  • Assistant

The Illinois course

The length of the course is 10 metres and the width (distance between the start and finish points) is 5 metres. On an athletics track, you could use 5 lanes.

4 cones can be used to mark the start, finish and the two turning points. Each cone in the centre is spaced 3.3 metres apart.

Illinois Agility run

How to conduct the test

The Illinois Agility Run Test is conducted as follows:

  • The athlete lies face down on the floor at the start point
  • On the assistant's command the athlete jumps to his/her feet and negotiates the course around the cones to the finish
  • The assistant records the total time taken from their command to the athlete completing the course

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.

Performance Assessment

For an evaluation of the athlete's performance select the gender, enter the total time and then select the 'Calculate' button.

Gender Time seconds
 
Assessment -

Normative data for the Illinois Agility Run Test

The following are national norms for 16 to 19 year olds.

Gender Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor
Male <15.2 secs 15.2 - 16.1 secs 16.2 - 18.1 secs 18.2 - 18.3 secs >18.3 secs
Female <17.0 secs 17.0 - 17.9 secs 18.0 - 21.7 secs 21.8 - 23.0 secs >23.0 secs

Table Reference: Davis B. et al; Physical Education and the Study of Sport; 2000

Target Group

This test is suitable for team sports 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 a potential level of fitness and the correlation is high.

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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