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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.

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.
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
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