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  40 metre sprint test

Introduction

The 40 metres sprint test measures the participant’s time in which they can run 100metres it’s a very good and effective way too see how fast they are. This test is very

effective way because it’s an easy test too set up and can be used again too avoid

anomalies if for example the participant was tired. Speed is vital for being in a public

service like the Metropolitan police service as they need too be quick and fast off the

mark when chasing criminals. If they didn’t then the criminal could get away and the

police would have more work to do. A good example of an athlete who has a very

good speed would be Didier Drogba who plays centre forward for Chelsea Fc and the

Ivory Coast. His position on the football field requires him to have a great level of 

speed in order too score goals. If he did not then he would not be able to get to the

ball before a defender or would get tackled by chasing defenders in attacking

situations.

Methodology

Before you take this test you need too warm up

properly. A good way to warm up for a sprint test is to

stretch your muscles in your legs and arms. A good way

to do so would be to sit down and reach for your toes.

Once you have warmed then you are ready to undertake

the test. First of all measure the distance of 40 meters.

Then put a cone or marker at each end you now have

your track. Then the assistant needs to be ready to

record your time with a stopwatch. Once you are on the

mark and ready too start the assistant will say”on your 

marks, get set, GO!” as soon as this is said you may

begin the test and attempt to run the 40metres as fast as you can. As soon as you are

over the finish line the assistant will stop the stopwatch and you have your time.

Equipment

For this test you will need - a flat surface

• Tape measure

• Stopwatch

• Assistant

• Cones

• Trainers & a suitable sports kit

 

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Results

  Subject 1’s result was 5.84

Subject 2’s result was 9.04

Subject 3’s result was 7.90

Discussion

There are many good points to discuss from the results in

this fitness test. They can tell us a lot about their personal

speed and also give us an idea of there body muscle in area

such as biceps and the triceps. Subject 1’s result was a verygood result. He could have this kind of level of speed

because he is an enthusiastic footballer and plays on the

wing for a local football team. Speed is essential in playing

in position such as the wing in football because it requires

you too frequently run back and forward very quickly. If he

had a low level of speed he wouldn’t suit this position on

the football field. Subject 2’s result was not such a good

level of speed. A reason for this could be he is not usually

involved in activities or sports that require him to have a

high level of speed. Subject 3’s result was quite reasonable

for this test it no far off the average mark of 7.59. A good way for him to improve

his fitness could be to regularly practice sprinting techniques and also undertake

exercise that help build strength as strength plays a vital part in be fast.

Conclusion

So from this fitness test we can tell how fast a individual is and also find out about

there body build or how much muscle they have. This test is very useful and

effective as it doesn’t normally produce any anomalies weather it be because they

are tired or the assistant doesn’t stop the stopwatch at the correct time. If I did this

test again I’d analyse more results and try and be faster.