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    This document describes a 400 meter control test to monitor speed and endurance in 400 meter athletes. The test involves sprinting 150 meters, 300 meters, and 600 meters with timed intervals and recovery periods. Times are analyzed to assess speed, speed endurance, strength, and aerobic capacity. The test is intended to track improvements from training and predict performance over 400 meters.

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    This document describes a 400 meter control test to monitor speed and endurance in 400 meter athletes. The test involves sprinting 150 meters, 300 meters, and 600 meters with timed intervals and recovery periods. Times are analyzed to assess speed, speed endurance, strength, and aerobic capacity. The test is intended to track improvements from training and predict performance over 400 meters.

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    This document describes a 400 meter control test to monitor speed and endurance in 400 meter athletes. The test involves sprinting 150 meters, 300 meters, and 600 meters with timed intervals and recovery periods. Times are analyzed to assess speed, speed endurance, strength, and aerobic capacity. The test is intended to track improvements from training and predict performance over 400 meters.

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    400 Metre Control Tests

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    This document describes a 400 meter control test to monitor speed and endurance in 400 meter athletes. The test involves sprinting 150 meters, 300 meters, and 600 meters with timed intervals and recovery periods. Times are analyzed to assess speed, speed endurance, strength, and aerobic capacity. The test is intended to track improvements from training and predict performance over 400 meters.

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    400 metre control tests

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    400 metre Control Tests


    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 this test is to monitor the speed, speed endurance of a 400 metre athlete.

    Required Resources
    To undertake this test you will require: 400 metre track Cones Stopwatch Assistant

    How to conduct the test


    This test requires the athlete to undertake a series of sprints, with recovery, over 150 metres, 300 metres and 600 metres. The athlete warms up for 10 minutes The assistant marks the 150 metres, 300 metres, and 600 metres sections on the track with cones The assistant gives the command "GO and starts the stopwatch The athlete sprints the 150 metres section as fast as possible The assistant stops the stopwatch when the athletes torso crosses the finishing line and records the time The athlete has a 15 minute recovery The assistant gives the command "GO and starts the stopwatch The athlete sprints the 300 metre section as fast as possible The assistant stops the stopwatch when the athletes torso crosses the finishing line and records the time The athlete has a 15 minute recovery The assistant gives the command "GO and starts the stopwatch The athlete sprints the 600 metre section as fast as possible The assistant stops the stopwatch when the athletes torso crosses the finishing line and records the time

    Assessment
    Enter the athlete's times for 150 metres, 300 metres, 600 metres and then select the calculate button for an analysis of the results. 150 metre Time 300 metre Time 600 metre Time seconds (Basis of 400 metre Speed) seconds (Speed Endurance) seconds (Strength & General Endurance)

    Speed Endurance Index Strength & General Endurance Index

    Target Index Value Target Index Value

    Speed Endurance Index


    If the athlete's speed endurance index is greater than the target index value, and provided the 150 metre time is in line with training targets, then more speed endurance work (lactic anaerobic) is indicated.

    Strength & General Endurance Index


    If the athlete's strength & general endurance index is greater than the target index value, and provided the 300 metre time is in line with training targets, then more strength and general endurance work (aerobic) is indicated.

    Predicted times for the 400m control tests


    The following calculator will predict the times for each of the control tests based on the athlete's target 400 metre time. Enter the Athlete's target 400 metre Time and then select the Calculate button.

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    400 metre control tests

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    Athlete's target 400 metre time is

    seconds

    Predicted 150 metre time Predicted 300 metre time Predicted 600 metre time

    seconds seconds seconds

    Analysis
    Analysis of the test result is by comparing it with the athlete's previous results for this test. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's 400 metre speed and speed endurance.

    Target Group
    This test is suitable for sprinters but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated.

    Reliability
    Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence the results and therefore the test reliability.

    Validity
    Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development.

    Advantages
    Minimal equipment required Simple to set up and conduct The test can be administered by the athlete

    Disadvantages
    Specific facilities required Assistant required to administer the test

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