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400 meter Run Test

The 400m run test requires the participants to run at maximal effort over 400m. This test was part of the eTID Talent Identification Testing Program for triathlon, and their protocol is listed here. This test has been used for triathletes as a measure of kick speed.



test purpose: The aim of this test is to complete 400 meters in the quickest possible time. This is a test of an athlete’s ability to run quickly over a short distance.

equipment required: oval or 400m running track, stopwatch, recording sheets.

pre-test: Explain the test procedures to the subject. Perform screening of health risks and obtain informed consent. Prepare forms and record basic information such as age, height, body weight, gender, test conditions. Measure and mark out the course. Ensure that the participants are adequately warmed-up. See more details of pre-test procedures.

400 meter Run Test arund the track400 meter Run Test arund the track

procedure: To start, all participants line up behind the starting line. On the command ‘ready, start’, the clock will start, and they will begin running. The subject is to run the 400m route as fast as possible without stopping. Stop the stopwatch when the subject crosses the 400m finish line.

scoring: The total time taken to run 400m is recorded, to the nearest second.

reliability: the reliability of this test would depend on practice and pacing strategies and motivation level. There should be good reliability if these issues are addressed.

advantages: several participants can be tested at once, and it is a very cheap and simple test to perform.

disadvantages: good pacing is required to maximize the performance, and also the test results can be affected greatly by motivation.

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