Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2004
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
First Advisor
Matthew Vukovich
Abstract
The purpose of this study was measure power output using a variety of traditional and non-traditional anaerobic tests of power output. This study also examined the relation between power output and the ability to predict sprint performance in the 40- meter and the 30-meter Fly. Fourteen (n = 14) male and nine (n = 9) female collegiate track and field team members were assessed for 10 and 40-meter running speed, vertical jump, Margaria - Kalaman step test, SL and DL Plyo Press Power Quotient (3PQ) tests (Frappier Acceleration ® Sports Training - Fargo, ND). Pearson correlation was used to establish relationships between the independent test variables and sprint performance in the 40-meter and the 30-meter Fly. The results indicated that 10-meter sprint performance is highly related (r = 0.944, r = 0.880) to sprint performance in the 40-meter and 30-meter Fly. Results also indicated that all test variables were significantly related (p≤.05) to sprint performance. For the 40-meter sprint, the significant relations ranged from r = -0.593 to r = -0.994. For the 30-meter Fly sprint, the significant relations ranged from r = -0.550 to r = -0.987. With the 10-meter sprint removed as an independent variable, a stepwise multiple regression was performed. With R = 0.848 (p =:;0.05) and SEE = 1.126 sec, the vertical jump (inches), and Margaria - Kalaman step test (s) were identified as predictors of 40-meter sprint performance. A second regression equation was run to identify potential predictors of sprint performance in the 30-meter Fly. Again, the 10-meter sprint was removed as an independent va1iable. With R = 0.832 and SEE = 0.836 sec, the vertical jump (inches) and Margaria - Kalaman step test ( s) were identified as predictors of sprint performance in the 30-meter Fly. On the basis of this research it can be concluded that sprint performance is determined in large part by the ability to produce force and propel the body forward.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Sprinting.
Anaerobiosis.
Exercise tests.
College athletes.
Track and field athletes.
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Scheid, Marcus C., "The Relationship between Running Speed and Measures of Anaerobic Power Output in Collegiate Track and Field Athletes" (2004). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1116.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1116
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