O. Fitness Testing. Speed And Agility

Question 0

Name a speed test

Answer 0

The 35 m sprint test.

Question 1

Name an Agility Test

Answer 1

The Illinois Agility Test

Question 2

What equipment is needed for the Agility Test?

Answer 2

Cones, tape measure, stop watch

Question 3

What equipment is needed for the 35 m sprint test

Answer 3

Tape measure, cones, stop watch

Question 4

Explain the standard procedure for the -Agility test.

Answer 4

Set out the course using the cones and the tape measure
The performer starts lying down with head level with the start cone
On “ go” the performer completes the course as quickly as possible
Another person records the result

Question 5

What units are the results to the Agility test recorded in?

Answer 5

Seconds

Question 6

What are two measurements used to set out the course correctly for this agility test and how many cones are set up in the middle of the course?

Answer 6

10 metres by 5 metres

4 cones

Question 7

What factors might affect the Reliability of this test?

Answer 7

A change in the weather, and incorrect footwear might affect mKe the performer slower so make the results less relaible.

Question 8

What would make the Agility test a Valid test?

Answer 8

It is valid for sports that require speed and agility in running and is less valid if the sport does not require speed or agility in running.

Question 9

What is the standard procedure for the 35 m sprint test?

Answer 9

Measure 35 m, with 2 cones ,on a flat running surface, using a tape measure.
On “ go” the performer runs the 35 m at fast as they can.
Another person times them using the stop watch.
The time is recorded.

Question 10

How many attempts are allowed.?
How long should the performer rest for between attempts.?
What units is the test measured in?

Answer 10

3 attempts , best result used
5 minutes rest between attempts
Results recorded in seconds and compared to normal in the published data table.

Question 11

What would affect the Reliability of the test

Answer 11

Different people, with different reaction times, stopping the stop watch , would make the results less reliable as results could be faster/ slower.
If the surface, conditions change between attempts

Question 12

What makes this test Valid

Answer 12

If it is used to test a performer whose sport involves running, if it doesn’t then the test is not valid for that sport.