Article: The Objectivity and Validity of Timers for the 40-Yard Dash.(Brief Article)

Nestor W. Sherman, and Mark A. Thobe, Texas A&M University-- Kingsville

Physical testing is routinely performed on collegiate and professional football players. The most utilized physical ability test in football is the 40-yard dash. Most coaches have two individuals time their runners(hand-held) in the 40-yard dash. Electronic timing is the "gold standard" for timing; however, few coaches have the facilities and resources to electronically time their athletes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the objectivity(rater reliability) and validity of handheld times from two timers. The participants (N = 235) were all collegiate football players at ...

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