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30 metre Acceleration Test

Fitness Test
Physical 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.

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The objective of this test is to monitor the development of the athlete's ability
to effectively and efficiently build up acceleration, from a standing start or
from starting blocks, to maximum speed.

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This test requires the athlete to sprint as fast as possible over 30 metres
The athlete warms up for 10 minutes
The assistant marks out a 30 metre straight section with cones
The athlete starts in their own time and sprints as fast as possible over
the 30 metres
The assistant starts the stopwatch on the athlete's 1st foot strike after
starting and stopping the stopwatch as the athletes torso crosses the
finishing line
The test is conducted 3 times
The assistant uses the fastest recorded time to assess the athletes
performance

Assessment
The following normative data is available for this test:

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Gender Excellent

Above
Average

Average

Below
Average

Poor

Male

<4.0
secs

4.0 - 4.2 secs

4.3 - 4.4
secs

4.5 - 4.6 secs

>4.6
secs

Female

<4.5
secs

4.5 - 4.6 secs

4.7 - 4.8
secs

4.9 - 5.0 secs

>5.0
secs

Table adapted from Davis et al. (2000)

[2]

For an evaluation of the athlete's performance select the gender, enter the 30
metres acceleration test time and then select the 'Calculate' button.
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Test Validity

From the result of the 30 metres acceleration test it is possible to predict

potential times for the 60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres. Enter the time
for the 30 metres acceleration test and then select the "Calculate" button.
Time

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60m time

100m time

200m time

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secs

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Predictions are based on controls for 100/200m athletes (Dick 1987)

[1]

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 acceleration.

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TargetGroup
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.
The test provides a guide to the athlete's potential future performance and a
means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development.
[1]
There are published tables (Dick 1987)
to relate results to potential
performance in competition (60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres) and the
correlation is high with experienced athletes.

Advantages

Minimal equipment required

Simple to set up and conduct
The test can be administered by the athlete
Can be conducted indoors or outdoors

Disadvantages
Assistant required to administer the test

FreeCalculator
30 metre Acceleration Calculator - a free Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
that you can download and use on your computer.

References
1. DICK, F. (1987) Sprints and Relays. 5th ed. London, BAAB, p. 22
2. DAVIS, B. et al. (2000) Physical Education and the Study of Sport. UK:
Harcourt Publishers Ltd. p. 125 Table 4.6

RelatedReferences
The following references provide additional information on this topic:
ZAGATTO, A. (2009) Validity of the Running Anaerobic Sprint Test for
Assessing Anaerobic Power and Predicting Short-Distance Performances.
Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 23 (6), p. 1820-182

PageReference
If you quote information from this page in your work then the reference for
this page is:
MACKENZIE, B. (1995) 30 metre Acceleration Test [WWW] Available
from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/30accel.htm [Accessed 1/11/2016]

RelatedPages
The following Sports Coach pages provide additional information on this topic:
Articles on Performance Evaluation
Evaluation and Performance Tests

AdditionalSourcesofInformation
For further information on this topic see the following:
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1996) Advanced Studies in Physical
Education and Sport. UK: Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1997) The World of Sport Examined. UK:
Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
BIZLEY, K. (1994) Examining Physical Education. Oxford; Heinemann
Educational Publishers
DAVIS, B. et al. (2000) Physical Education and the Study of Sport. UK:
Harcourt Publishers Ltd.
GALLIGAN, F. et al. (2000) Advanced PE for Edexcel. Oxford;
Heinemann Educational Publishers
McARDLE, W. et al. (2000) Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 2nd ed.
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
CHU, D. (1996) Explosive Power and Strength. USA; Human Kinetics
Publishers, Inc.
DICK, F. (1987) Sprints and Relays. 5th Ed. UK; BAAB
McNAB, T. (1989) Speed. UK; BPCC Printec Ltd.

 DINTIMAN, G. et al. (1998) Sports Speed. USA; Human Kinetics

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