Speed and agility tests

Question 1

Speed

Answer 1

Speed can refer to either whole body speed- where the aim is to cover a specified distance in the shortest time possible- or part body speed where the aim is to move one or more parts of the body as quickly as possible to complete a movement

Question 2

Examples of speed tests

Answer 2

20 metre sprint test
35 metre sprint test
50 metre sprint test

Question 3

Examples of Agility tests

Answer 3

Illinois agility test
Semo agility test
5-0-5 agility test

Question 4

Agility tests

Answer 4

Agility is a combination of speed and flexibility and refers to the ability of a performer to change direction with maximal while maintaining balance