The Reliability of 20 m Sprint Time Using a Novel Assessment Technique
Sprint acceleration is critical for success in team sports. This study aimed to (a) establish the test–retest reliability of a novel method for assessing 20 m sprint performance and (b) determine the magnitude of meaningful change in 20 m sprint times. Thirty highly trained male team sport athletes...
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| description | Sprint acceleration is critical for success in team sports. This study aimed to (a) establish the test–retest reliability of a novel method for assessing 20 m sprint performance and (b) determine the magnitude of meaningful change in 20 m sprint times. Thirty highly trained male team sport athletes completed sprint testing (2 × 20 m [separated by 5 min]) on two separate occasions, separated by 7 days. Sprint times (0–20, 0–10, 10–20 m) were recorded using infrared timing gates (Brower Timing Systems, West Valley City, UT, USA) connected to a motion start sensor positioned at the participant’s rear leg while in a 2-point starting stance. 0–20, 0–10, and 10–20 m sprint times demonstrated acceptable reliability (CV = 0.52–1.36%, ICC = 0.89–0.95). Additionally, the smallest worthwhile change (SWC) was greater than the typical error (TE [95% CI]) for 0–20 (0.025 s) and 0–10 m (0.016 s) sprint times, indicating that meaningful changes can be reliably detected between testing sessions. However, the SWC was less than the TE for 10–20 m sprint times. This suggests the method may not reliably detect meaningful changes in sprint performance over this distance. As such, the minimal detectable change (95% CI) should be considered the threshold for meaningful change (0.033 s). The consistent and low TE across sprint distances highlights the test–retest reliability of the method for assessing 0–20 m sprint times in this population of highly trained male team sport athletes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2d423e8a09fb4efb92345236f1c357262025-08-20T02:09:11ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-03-01257207710.3390/s25072077The Reliability of 20 m Sprint Time Using a Novel Assessment TechniquePatrick M. Holmberg0Mico H. Olivier1Vincent G. Kelly2School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, AustraliaSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, AustraliaSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, AustraliaSprint acceleration is critical for success in team sports. This study aimed to (a) establish the test–retest reliability of a novel method for assessing 20 m sprint performance and (b) determine the magnitude of meaningful change in 20 m sprint times. Thirty highly trained male team sport athletes completed sprint testing (2 × 20 m [separated by 5 min]) on two separate occasions, separated by 7 days. Sprint times (0–20, 0–10, 10–20 m) were recorded using infrared timing gates (Brower Timing Systems, West Valley City, UT, USA) connected to a motion start sensor positioned at the participant’s rear leg while in a 2-point starting stance. 0–20, 0–10, and 10–20 m sprint times demonstrated acceptable reliability (CV = 0.52–1.36%, ICC = 0.89–0.95). Additionally, the smallest worthwhile change (SWC) was greater than the typical error (TE [95% CI]) for 0–20 (0.025 s) and 0–10 m (0.016 s) sprint times, indicating that meaningful changes can be reliably detected between testing sessions. However, the SWC was less than the TE for 10–20 m sprint times. This suggests the method may not reliably detect meaningful changes in sprint performance over this distance. As such, the minimal detectable change (95% CI) should be considered the threshold for meaningful change (0.033 s). The consistent and low TE across sprint distances highlights the test–retest reliability of the method for assessing 0–20 m sprint times in this population of highly trained male team sport athletes.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/7/2077motion start sensorreliabilitysprint testingteam sportstiming gates |
| spellingShingle | Patrick M. Holmberg Mico H. Olivier Vincent G. Kelly The Reliability of 20 m Sprint Time Using a Novel Assessment Technique Sensors motion start sensor reliability sprint testing team sports timing gates |
| title | The Reliability of 20 m Sprint Time Using a Novel Assessment Technique |
| title_full | The Reliability of 20 m Sprint Time Using a Novel Assessment Technique |
| title_fullStr | The Reliability of 20 m Sprint Time Using a Novel Assessment Technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Reliability of 20 m Sprint Time Using a Novel Assessment Technique |
| title_short | The Reliability of 20 m Sprint Time Using a Novel Assessment Technique |
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