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The Illinois Agility Test is a widely used fitness assessment designed to evaluate an athlete's ability to change direction quickly and effectively. It measures agility, which is crucial in sports requiring rapid movements and direction changes.
Test Setup and Procedure
The Illinois Agility Test requires:
The Illinois Agility Test procedure is as follows:
Scoring and Interpretation
The score is the total time taken to complete the Illinois Agility Test course, recorded to the nearest tenth of a second. For 16-19 year olds, the following norms apply:
Gender | Excellent | Above Average | Average | Below Average | Poor |
Male | <15.2 secs | 15.2 - 16.1 secs | 16.2 - 18.1 secs | 18.2 - 18.3 secs | >18.3 secs |
Female | <17.0 secs | 17.0 - 17.9 secs | 18.0 - 21.7 secs | 21.8 - 23.0 secs | >23.0 secs |
Applications
The Illinois Agility Test is used in various contexts:
Research has shown that the Illinois Agility Test has excellent interrater reliability and moderate to good test-retest reliability. It correlates more with speed than leg power, making it a valid measure of agility.
While the IAT is widely used and valuable, it's important to note that no single test can fully capture all aspects of agility. Using a combination of tests, such as the IAT, T-Test, and ESST, can provide a more complete picture of an athlete's agility in different planes of movement.