150 metre Endurance 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.

Objective

To monitor the development of the athlete's endurance for the 100 metres event.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

  • 400 metre track - 150 metre marked section
  • Stop watch
  • Assistant

How to conduct the test

The test comprises of a 150 metre run from a standing start. The assistant records the time for the athlete to complete 150 metres.

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 100 metre time

To obtain a predicted 100 metre time enter the 150 metre time and then select the Calculate button.

150m time seconds
   
Predicted 100m time seconds

Predicted times for the 150 metre test

The following calculator will predict the time for 150 metre based on the athlete's target 100m time. Enter the Athlete's target 100 metre Time and then select the Calculate button.

Target 100m time seconds
 
Predicted 150m time seconds

Target Group

This test is suitable for sprinters 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 published tables to relate results to potential performance in competition and the correlation is high with experienced athletes.

Free Calculator

Free Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can download and use on your computer.

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Associated Pages

The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

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