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USA Women's Team Fitness Testing
The following table lists a fitness test battery that was developed for the US Women’s National Soccer Team. This testing protocol is now outdated. The team currently (as of 2011) uses the Nike Soccer SPARQ training protocols, which includes includes a 20-meter sprint, vertical jump, arrowhead agility and yo-yo test, as well as height and weight measures.
| Day | Test | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 & 40 yard Sprint | This test determines an athletes explosiveness (20 yards) and running speed (40 yard time). See this description of sprint tests for procedures. |
| Vertical Jump (one step) | This procedure uses the one step variation of the vertical jump test to measure explosive leg power, which is important in heading contests | |
| 3-Hop | The 3-Hop Test measures horizontal and vertical power of the legs, with a component of balance and coordination. | |
| Yo Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (level 1) | The Yo Yo Intermittent Recovery Test tests the ability to recover from moderate intensity exercise. | |
| 2 | 20 yard Agility | The 20 yard agility run is a simple measure of an athlete's ability to accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and to accelerate again. |
| ‘T’ Test | The T Test is a measure of an athlete’s ability to accelerate, decelerate and change direction over a short distance. | |
| Push-ups | The Push Up Test requires the player to perform as many push ups as possible in 60 seconds. | |
| Sit-ups | The Sit Up Test requires the player to perform as many sit ups as possible in 60 seconds. | |
| 300 yard Shuttle | The 300-yard shuttle test is a test of anaerobic endurance. |
Related Pages
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