General
The 35-meter sprint test is a test that measures the running speed. The test is easy to carry out. However, it is important to purchase a good device for time measurement. The better the device, the more reliable the result.
Content
The test consists of the following components:
- Extensive warming up
- Measuring times
Procedure
First do a good warming up of ten minutes during which you go through a couple of bursts of speed. This way your muscles get used to this. Start behind the line in a standard starting position. Complete the 35-meter track in as short a time as possible. Try to truly run the final meters. Write down the final time and compare this with the results table.
Steps
- First do a good warming up of ten minutes;
- Start behind the line in a standard starting position;
- Complete the 35-meter track in as short a time as possible;
- Write down the finish time.
Results
Men
| Number of seconds | Meaning |
|---|---|
| < 4.80 | Excellent |
| 4.80 – 5.09 | Good |
| 5.10 – 5.29 | Average |
| 5.30 – 5.60 | Below average |
| > 5.60 | Poor |
Women
| Number of seconds | Meaning |
|---|---|
| > 5.30 | Excellent |
| 5.30 – 5.59 | Good |
| 5.60 – 5.89 | Average |
| 5.90 – 6.20 | Below average |
| > 6.20 | Poor |
Required equipment
For this test you need the following:
- 35m track
- Measuring tape
- Stopwatch or timing gates
