Illinois Agility Run 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

The objective of the Illinois Agility Run Test is to monitor the development of the athlete's agility.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

• Flat non-slip surface
• 8 cones
• Stopwatch
• Assistant

How to conduct the test

This test requires the athlete to run the red line route in the diagram below as fast as possible.

• The athlete warms up for 10 minutes
• The assistance sets up the course as detailed in the diagram
• The athlete lies face down on the floor at the “Start” cone
• The assistant gives the command “GO” and starts the stopwatch.
• The athlete jumps to his/her feet and negotiates the course around the cones following the red line route shown in the diagram  to the finish
• The assistant stops the stopwatch and records the time when the athlete passes the “Finish” cone

Assessment

For an evaluation of the athlete's performance select the gender, enter the total time and then select the 'Calculate' button.

Normative data for the Illinois Agility Run Test

The following are national norms for 16 to 19 year olds.

Gender	Excellent	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Poor
Male	<15.2 secs	15.2 - 16.1 secs	16.2 - 18.1 secs	18.2 - 19.3 secs	>19.3 secs
Female	<17.0 secs	17.0 - 17.9 secs	18.0 - 21.7 secs	21.8 - 23.0 secs	>23.0 secs

Analysis

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

Target Group

This test is suitable for team sports but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure.

Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity

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