How to prepare for the level 4 fitness tests
How to prepare for the level 4 fitness tests
The FA recently changed the Level 4 referee fitness test. Instead of the previous 12 minute continuous run it has now been changed to an interval run comprised of both walking and running, this has been done to better replicate the conditions of a referee and better match the international scene.
The FA recently changed the Level 4 referee fitness test. Instead of the previous 12 minute continuous run it has now been changed to an interval run comprised of both walking and running, this has been done to better replicate the conditions of a referee and better match the international scene.
So what exactly is the test?
So what exactly is the test?
75m run in 17 seconds, followed by a 25m walk in 25 seconds, completed 40 times.
75m run in 17 seconds, followed by a 25m walk in 25 seconds, completed 40 times.
2x 50m sprints in under 7.5 seconds
2x 50m sprints in under 7.5 seconds
How to prepare for the test?
How to prepare for the test?
Ensuring that you leave adequate time for training is vitally important, you will not be able to prepare within a period of a week and therefore it is important to stay organised and prepare accordingly.
There is no better training than simply completing the test itself. It is important that you do this so that you know the layout of the test but also you can establish a starting position for your training.
Mental strength is the most important part of the interval run, you need to ensure that giving up is not an option and that you use the camaraderie of fellow referees to make sure that you continue, no matter how difficult the test may seem.
Ensuring that you leave adequate time for training is vitally important, you will not be able to prepare within a period of a week and therefore it is important to stay organised and prepare accordingly.
There is no better training than simply completing the test itself. It is important that you do this so that you know the layout of the test but also you can establish a starting position for your training.
Mental strength is the most important part of the interval run, you need to ensure that giving up is not an option and that you use the camaraderie of fellow referees to make sure that you continue, no matter how difficult the test may seem.
