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The validity of a repeated sprint ability test.

D Bishop1, M Spencer, R Duffield

  • 1School of Human Movement and Exercise Science, The University of Western Australia, Crawley.

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
|May 8, 2001
PubMed
Summary

The 5 x 6 s cycle test accurately measures repeated sprint ability (RSA) decrement in 15m sprints, but not 5m or 10m. This suggests RSA test validity depends on matching sprint distances to specific sport demands.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Performance Testing

Background:

  • Team sports demand repeated sprints (1-7s) with short recovery over extended periods.
  • Repeated sprint ability (RSA) is a critical fitness component for these athletes.
  • Existing RSA tests lack validated assessment protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the validity of the commonly used 5 x 6 s cycle test for assessing RSA.
  • To determine if the 5 x 6 s cycle test accurately reflects sprint performance decrements in simulated game conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Ten moderately-trained males completed a 5 x 6 s cycle test, a graded exercise test (GXT), and a simulated field hockey game.
  • Sprint times (5m, 10m, 15m) and oxygen consumption were recorded.

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  • Correlation analysis assessed the relationship between the cycle test's power decrement and game-based sprint decrements.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant correlation (r=0.76, P<0.05) was found between power decrement in the 5 x 6 s cycle test and 15m sprint time decrement.
    • Correlations were not significant for 5m (r=0.42) or 10m (r=0.54) sprint time decrements.
    • Sprint decrement in the cycle test appears specific to the 15m distance, not a general RSA quality.

    Conclusions:

    • The 5 x 6 s cycle test is a valid measure of 15m sprint decrement, suggesting it reflects specific energy system contributions.
    • The test's validity for assessing RSA in sports with different sprint distances (e.g., 5m, 10m) is questionable.
    • Modification of RSA testing protocols may be necessary to align with the specific sprint distances prevalent in various sports.