60 metre Speed 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 acceleration and pick up to full flight.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

  • 400 metre track - 60 metre marked section on the straight
  • Stop watch
  • An 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 is to use the first 30 metres to build up to maximum speed and then maintain speed through to 60 metres. The coach should record the time for the athlete to complete 30 metres and 60 metres. This test can be combined with the flying 30 metre test.

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.

60 metre Speed Test Calculator

Enter the Time and then select the calculate button for an analysis of the results.

Time - seconds
   
Predicted 100 metres time seconds
Predicted 200 metres time seconds

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 no published tables to relate results to potential performance in competition.

Predicted times for the 60 metre test for the 100 metres athlete

The following calculator will predict the times for 0 metres to 30 metres, 0 metres to 60 metres and 30 metres to 60 metres based on the athlete's target 100 metres time. Enter the Athlete's target 100 metres Time and then select the Calculate button.

Athlete's target 100 metres Time - seconds  
 
Predicted 0 - 30 metres Time - seconds  
Predicted 0 - 60 metres Time - seconds  
Predicted 30 - 60 metres Time - seconds  

Predicted times for the 60 metre test for the 200 metres athlete

The following calculator will predict the times for 0 metres to 30 metres, 0 metres to 60 metres and 30 metres to 60 metres based on the athlete's target 200 metres time. Enter the Athlete's target 200 metres Time and then select the Calculate button.

Athlete's target 200 metres Time - seconds
 
Predicted 0 - 30 metres Time - seconds
Predicted 0 - 60 metres Time - seconds
Predicted 30 - 60 metres Time - seconds

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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