Swimming speed

The main goal of this test is to measure the subject’s maximum speed in a specific swimming style for an established distance.

• Required Material: A swimming pool, a tape measure and a stopwatch. A springboard can be used to assist the subject in the acceleration phase if the test requires it.

• Procedure: The subject must swim the established distance in the shortest time possible with the correct swimming technique (according to style).

• Assessment: It is measured in seconds (sec) and the subject has a maximum of 3 attempts. In Fisicalcoach, the lowest time, as well as the mean and the median can be recorded.