Purpose: To analyze the concurrent and construct validity of a volleyball intermittent endurance test (VIET). The VIET`s test-retest reliability and sensitivity to assess seasonal changes was also studied. Methods: During the preseason, 71 volleyball players of different competitive levels took part in this study. All performed the VIET and a graded treadmill test with gas-exchange measurement (GXT). Thirty-one of the players performed an additional VIET to analyze the test-retest reliability. To test the VIET`s sensitivity, 28 players repeated the VIET and GXT at the end of their season. Results: Significant (P < .001) relationships between VIET distance and maximal oxygen uptake (r = .74) and GXT maximal speed (r = .78) were observed. There were no significant differences between the VIET performance test and retest (1542.1 ± 338.1 vs 1567.1 ± 358.2 m). Significant (P < .001) relationships and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) were found (r = .95, ICC = .96) for VIET performance. VIET performance increased significantly (P < .001) with player performance level and was sensitive to fitness changes across the season (1458.8 ± 343.5 vs 1581.1 ± 334.0 m, P < .01). Conclusions: The VIET may be considered a valid, reliable, and sensitive test to assess the aerobic endurance in volleyball players.
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