2.4 Km Run Test
2.4 Km Run Test
Page Created - 1st January 1997
Last Modified - 2nd March 2009
Brian Mac Sports Coach
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 development of the athlete's aerobic endurance.
Required Resources
To undertake this test you will require:
400 metre track
Stop watch
An assistant
How to conduct the test
Athlete to complete a 10 minute warm up
Athlete to complete the 2.4km (6 laps of a 400m track)
Assistant to keep athlete informed of the number of laps remaining to complete the test
Assistant to record the time taken for the athlete to run 2.4km
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.
Predicted Times
To obtain a predicted 1.5km, 5km and 10km times enter the 2.4km time and then select the Calculate button.
2.4km time minutes seconds
Predicted 1.5km time minutes seconds
Predicted 5km time minutes seconds
Predicted 10km time minutes seconds
Target Group
This test is suitable for active athletes 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.
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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
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