Reliability
Reliability helps us understand the sources of error and how they affect findings in practice and in research.
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Multiple Single-Leg Hop-Stabilization Test
The Multiple Single-Leg Hop-Stabilization Test (MSLHST) is a clinical method used to examine the balance capabilities of an athlete, one leg at a time.
Modified Bass Balance Test
The Modified Bass Balance Test is a clinical method for the assessment of functional jump-landing balance performance.
Static SJ-IMTP test
The Static SJ-IMTP is an accurate and reliable measure of an athlete’s Dynamic Strength Index but it can be problematic to conduct.
Hydration Testing
Hydration testing is used to determine an athlete’s body fluid balance, and can prevent serious performance and health deficiencies.
Youth Strength Training
Strength training is a widely accepted form of training for both children and adolescents, and can boost youths’ health and fitness.
Vertec Jump Test
The Vertec device is a simple-to-use, inexpensive, and portable device which can measure an athlete’s vertical jump height.
Landing Error Scoring System (LESS)
The Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) assesses jump-landing biomechanics and aims to identify athletes at risk of ACL injury.
Force-Velocity Profiling
Force-velocity profiling allows coaches to tailor specific programmes for their athletes by using detailed, objective information.
Smallest Worthwhile Change
Fitness testing is a crucial part of athlete profiling, and meaningful results can be assessed by calculating the smallest worthwhile change.
Force-Vector Training
The force-vector theory allows coaches to identify training exercises which may have greater specificity to the competition movements.
Squat Jump
The squat jump is a simple, practical and very reliable measure of lower-body power, and is used widely by coaches and sports scientists.
Coaching Cues
Every coach uses coaching cues, and different cues can have a big impact, but very few coaches give them a second thought.
GPS (Wearables): Part 2 – Metrics and Application
GPS devices are often used to measure the workload of athletes. In this article, we explain what you need to measure and why.
GPS (Wearables): Part 1 – Technology, Validity, and Reliability
The use of GPS devices in sport has become increasingly popular in recent years, but is the technology accurate?
