Topics for: PREDICTORY VALUE OF A BATTERY OF MOTOR TESTS WITH REFERENCE TO SHORT-DISTANCE AND LONG-DISTANCE RUNNING

Focus on the practical application of the test results. If a motor test predicts a weakness, how should a coach modify a runner's training program (e.g., strength training, plyometrics) to specifically improve that weakness and boost overall short- or long-distance performance?

Explore the usefulness of the "battery of motor tests". Which tests included in the assessment are the most reliable and practical for coaches and trainers to use? Discuss how often these tests should be administered to track a runner's potential.

Discuss which specific motor skills (e.g., jump height, reaction time, agility drills) are the best predictors for success in short-distance running (sprinting) versus long-distance running (endurance). Are the necessary core motor abilities the same or different?