FIFA MA Elite Referees Course

FIFA MA Elite Referees Course

Monday, November 9, 2009

Modified FIFA Intermittent Test for Island


The FIFA Physical Fitness Test consists of Test 1 - 6 x 40 m sprint and Test 2 - 20 laps Intermittent Test. This above intermittent test is modified to suit the infrastructure shortcoming in Maldives where most islands do not have a 400 meter running track.
Test 1: 6 x 40 meter sprint in 6.4 seconds with 90 seconds rest in between repetitions.
Resting time after this test is 7 minutes before the intermittent Run.
A........1.5m.......B.......................................40 m..............................................C
Procedure:
- Runner stands behind A (1.5 m from B). As they run past B the flag is flicked down and the stopwatch starts. When they reached B, the stopwatch stops.
- If runner fail in ONE test, he is given another run after the sixth run.
- If he fail TWO runs, he is disqualified or failed.
- He shall not be allowed to run the Intermitten Run.
Test 2: 20 x 150 meters run in 30 seconds and walk 50 meters in 40 seconds
Procedure:
- The Intermittent Run must begin 7 minutes after Test 1.
- Runner (max 6 runners) stands at B.
- When the whistle or DVD starts and they run to C within 30 seconds.
- At least ONE foot must cross C (Cone placed 147 meters from B)
- Runner then walk to D and around D back to C in 40 seconds
- As the whistle sound, runners will run back to B in 30 seconds.
- Then walk to A, around A and back to B.
- This is repeated for 20 repetitions/laps or 10 sets.
- If runner did not enter/reach the cone twice, he is disqualified or failed and must leave the track.
This modified version of the test is suitable to be carried out in Island where no athletic track is available.
Requirement:
a. One/Two timekeeper
b. 6 cones (test 1) and 8 cones (test 2)
c. DVD Player or an official using stopwatcha and whistle
d. Two officials/Recorder for Test 2
FA Maldives will sent an official to run the tests in the island.
All referees who wishes to register with FA Maldives must passed this FIFA Physical Test (modified). Referees can contact FAM for assistances.

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