Familiarization and reliability of multiple sprint running performance indices

Mark Glaister*, Glyn Howatson, Richard A. Lockey, Corinne S. Abraham, Jon E. Goodwin, Gillian McInnes

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Abstract

Glaister, M., G. Howatson, R.A. Lockey, C.S. Abraham, J.E. Goodwin, and G. Mclnnes. Familiarization and reliability of multiple sprint running performance indices. J. Strength. Cond. Res. 21(3):857-859. 2007.-The aims of this study were to evaluate the time-course of the familiarization process associated with a test of multiple sprint running performance and to determine the reliability of various performance indices once familiarization had been established. Eleven physically active men (mean age: 21 = 2 years) completed 4 multiple sprint running trials (12 × 30 m; repeated at 35-s intervals) with 7 days between trials. All testing was conducted indoors, and times were recorded by twin-beam photocells. Results revealed no apparent learning effects as evidenced by no significant (p > 0.05) between-trial differences in measures of fastest or mean 30-m sprint time. Within-subject test-retest reliability determined over 4 trials by coefficient of variation (CV) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) showed excellent reliability for measures of fastest and mean sprint times (CV range: 1.34-2.24%; ICC range: 0.79-0.94). Pre- and posttrial blood lactate concentrations showed good reliability when judged in context with typical values (CV range: 12.08-18.21%; ICC range: 0.72-0.78). In contrast, and in line with previous research, fatigue data showed much greater variability (CV: 26.43%; ICC: 0.66). The results of this study suggest that high degrees of test-retest reliability can be obtained in many multiple sprint running indices without the need for prior familiarization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)857-859
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Volume21
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2007
Externally publishedYes

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