Saturday, 22 November 2014

PEP - Tests which will be carried out


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Jump Test: This test record the height the player can reach

Reaction / REactive tests

20m Sprint Tests:Measures an athletes acceleration and raw speed - this test gives an indication of a players ability to accelerate away from a stationary position, reach the ball first and run down an opponent from behind.

Agility Test: The Agility test measurea an Athletes ability to decelerate efficiently and accelerate powerfully when changing direction. Agility is vitally important in avoiding or breaking away from an opponent , this test involves sprinting from a stationary position through a course that involves several directional changes,(both left & right).

Beep Test

Endurance Test:
This test requires the athletes to run a predetermined distance in as fast a time as possible, measuring qualities such as aerobic endurance,running efficiency and mental toughness. These traits are important in Gaelic Games in the dying minutes when players are in fatigue and the games outcome is still up for grabs.

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