Quick Feet Test

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider the factors influencing the results.

Objective

The quick feet test provides information on fast-twitch muscle fibre in the muscles involved in sprinting and indicates your potential to execute quick movements. Hereditary factors such as limb length, muscle attachments, and the proportion of fast-twitch fibres do limit one's maximum potential. Still, we can improve our speed and quickness with proper training.

Required Resources

To conduct this test, you will require

Flat non-slip surface
20 rung rope ladder
Stopwatch
Assistant

How to conduct the test

This test requires the athlete to run along a 20 rung rope ladder, stepping between each rung and without touching the rungs, as fast as possible.

The athlete warms up for 10 minutes
The assistant places a 20 rung rope ladder on a non-slip surface
The assistant gives the command “GO”, and the athlete commences the test
The assistant starts the stopwatch when the athlete's foot touches the ground between the first and second rung
The assistant stops the stopwatch when foot contact is made with the ground beyond the last rung and records the time
The test is repeated, and the fastest time used to assess the athlete's performance

Assessment

The following normative data is available for this test:

	Excellent	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Poor
Male	<2.8 secs	2.8 - 3.6 secs	3.7 - 4.4 secs	4.5 - 5.2 secs	>5.2 secs
Female	<3.4 secs	3.4 - 4.2 secs	4.3 - 5.0 secs	5.1 - 5.8 secs	>5.8 secs

T evaluate the athlete's performance, select the gender, enter the total time and then select the 'Calculate' button.

Gender

Time seconds

Assessment -

Calculations are based on the above normative data table

The athlete's speed for this test was:

feet/sec

mph

m/sec

Km/hr

Analysis

Analysis of the result is by comparing it with previous tests' results. It is expected that the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's foot speed with appropriate training between each test.

Target Group

This test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Test reliability refers to how a test is consistent and stable in measuring its intended measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test. The following link provides various factors influencing the results and test reliability.

Validity

Test validity refers to the degree to which the test measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and decisions based on test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor training on the athlete's physical development.

Advantages

Minimal equipment required
Simple to set up and conduct
Can be conducted almost anywhere

Disadvantages

Specialist equipment required
Assistant required to administer the test

Page Reference

If you quote information from this page in your work, then the reference for this page is:

MACKENZIE, B. (2000) Quick Feet Test [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/qikfeet.htm [Accessed