Illinois Agility Test
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Illinois Agility Test (IAT) is one of many tests used to assess agility. Agility is one of testing components of physical fitness. Agility may "be defined as the ability to alter direction to achieve a a specific goal (e.g. evade/deceive/react to an opponent, create space).[1] Agility training is often associated with athletics as it is seen as an important component in improving athletic performance. Agility training, however, is also used outside of the athletic sphere. Liu-Ambrose et. al found that balance confidence in an elderly cohort improved with resistance or agility training. It is to be noted that there appeared to be no correlation between "balance confidence and changes in fall risk and physical abilities as a result of participating in a group-based exercise program" in the study.[2]
The IAT is also used in the training of tactical athletes. The term tactical athletes is used to refer to those individuals in law enforcement, military and rescue professions. These persons require specialized training which is geared at optimal physical performance for the job.[3] The IAT is also a component of the Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor which was developed to assess male servicemembers who had suffered traumatic lower limb loss.[4]
The IAT[edit | edit source]
The IAT is often used in screening screening athletes. Its being used as a "go to" test for agility may be due the fact that it is easy to administer. What it requires in regard to equipment is relatively easy to obtain and is often already in the department. To conduct the test adequate space, a timer and 8 cones are required.
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The cones ought to be set up as shown in the display picture. The individual starts by lying face down by the first cone. Staring at cone 1 he is required to run to cone 2 which is placed at a distance of 10 meters. He then runs 10 meters to cone 3. At this point the individual has to weave around cones 3,4,5,6. After this he has to go through 5,4,3. He will then run to cone # 8. The time to complete the task is then recorded.
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Reliability and validity of the IAT[edit | edit source]
In a study by Hachana et. al. significant correlation
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Brukner, Peter. (2016). Brukner & Khan's Clinical sports medicine: Injuries, vol. 1. 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical, p.144.
- ↑ Liu-Ambrose T, Khan KM, Eng JJ, Lord SR, McKay HA. Balance confidence improves with resistance or agility training. Gerontology. 2004;50(6):373-82.
- ↑ Scofield DE, Kardouni JR. The tactical athlete: a product of 21st century strength and conditioning. Strength & Conditioning Journal. 2015 Aug 1;37(4):2-7.
- ↑ Charles Scoville PT DP. Development and reliability testing of the Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP) in male servicemembers with traumatic lower-limb loss. Journal of rehabilitation research and development. 2013 Aug 10;50(7):905.
