Post-Activation Potentiation

Owen Walker

Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a short-term improvement in performance (e.g. jumping) due to conditioning exercises (e.g. squats).

Dynamic Correspondence

Owen Walker

Dynamic correspondence is the ‘training effect’ that training programs have on athletes’ sports performance, but measuring it is difficult.

Force-Velocity Curve

Owen Walker

The force-velocity curve represents the relationship between force and velocity, which is vital for strength and conditioning professionals.

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5-0-5 Agility Test

Owen Walker

The 5-0-5 Agility Test, a commonly recognised agility test, is actually a change of direction speed (CODs) test.

20m Sprint Test

Owen Walker

The 20m Sprint Test is a reliable predictor of linear speed, but only if administrators carry out the test correctly.

10m Sprint Test

Owen Walker

The 10m Sprint Test measures an athlete’s ability to accelerate, and is often included in performance testing batteries.

5m Sprint Test

Owen Walker

The 5m Sprint Test is a simple and popular test because short-distance accelerations are common in a large variety of sports.

Incremental DJ-RSI test

Owen Walker

The Incremental Drop Jump Reactive Strength Index (DJ-RSI) Test is a valid and reliable measure of jumping ability, but is inherently flawed.

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Wingate Anaerobic Test

Owen Walker

The Wingate Anaerobic Test has been repeatedly proven to be a valid and reliable predictor of anaerobic capacity and power.

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