DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE COOPER-PRO APPLICATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND PRESCRIPTION OF TRAINING FOR ROAD RUNNERS

Abstract

Introduction: Technology has been utilized by coaches and road runners in the pursuit of better results, without neglecting scientific aspects of training, and the use of applications for this purpose can make the process more efficient.

Objective: The objective was to develop and validate a technological tool through an application to assist in the evaluation and prescription of training for road runners.

Method: The tool was developed by a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in Physical Education and software development. The system was implemented using Next.js 15 (App Router), React 19, and TypeScript, with a responsive interface built with Tailwind CSS. For authentication and data persistence, Supabase was used, including Supabase Auth and a PostgreSQL database, with security policies (RLS) for access control. Data from 20 amateur runners with an average age of 63.4 years were used to test functionality. Usability was evaluated by 18 physical education professionals using the SUS instrument (System Usability Scale).

Results: There was no statistical difference between measurements taken manually and via the application. The SUS scale showed a mean value of 97.08 points. Conclusion: The Cooper Pro application is an efficient technological tool with good usability to assist in the prescription of road running training.