40 metre sprint test

Introduction

The 40 metres sprint test measures the participant’s time in which they can run 100
metres 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
 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 very
good 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.