Validity of a 5-Metter Multiple Shuttle Run Test for Assesing Fitness of Women Field Hockey Players

• Autores: Michele K. Boddington, Mike I. Lambert, Miriam R. Waldeck
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 18, Nº. 1, 2004, págs. 97-100
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The aim of this study was to establish validity of a 5-m multiple shuttle test (5-m MST) using indirect (criterion and construct) and direct measures of performance. For criterion validity, comparisons were made between data from established fitness tests and a 5-m MST. Construct validity was determined by comparing results from a 5-m MST with subjects of different playing abilities. Direct validity was determined by comparing values attained from a 5-m MST with data from a time-motion study of field hockey. For criterion validity, the strongest relationship existed between the 20-m MST (42.7 6 7.1 ml·kg21·min21) and total distance from the 5-m MST (650.9 6 59.2 m; r 5 0.92). For construct validity, regional representative players covered more distance than club-level players (689.9 6 46.6 m vs. 661.1 6 31.0 m; p , 0.01). For direct validity, the highest correlation was found between total distance from the 5-m MST (706.0 6 37.5 m) and mean displacement during matches (61.0 6 6.0 m; r 5 0.74). It was concluded that the 5- m MST had both indirect and direct validity for the fitness assessment of field hockey players. The data obtained from the 5- m MST directly relates to the physical fitness of the players during competition.