SWC

Smallest Worthwhile Change

Becky Conway

Fitness testing is a crucial part of athlete profiling, and meaningful results can be assessed by calculating the smallest worthwhile change.

Force-Vector Training

James de Lacey

The force-vector theory allows coaches to identify training exercises which may have greater specificity to the competition movements.

Squat Jump

Squat Jump

Owen Walker

The squat jump is a simple, practical and very reliable measure of lower-body power, and is used widely by coaches and sports scientists.

Relative age effect

Relative Age Effect

Tom Green

The relative age effect is when children born in, or close to, a critical age cut-off period may have a sporting and academic advantage.

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