Monitoring Growth

Dr. Ian Dobbs

By collecting data on height and weight, coaches can identify periods of peak growth and survey young athletes for normal development.

Reliability

Reliability

Dr. Jérôme Sauret

Reliability helps us understand the sources of error and how they affect findings in practice and in research.

DEXA Scan

DEXA Scans

Charlie Beestone

Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans can be a valuable assessment tool for measuring body composition (e.g. levels of body fat).

Static SJ-IMTP test

Owen Walker

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

Hydration Testing

William Jardine

Hydration testing is used to determine an athlete’s body fluid balance, and can prevent serious performance and health deficiencies.

Maturation

Maturation

Dr. Ian Dobbs

Maturation should be measured in youth athletes to properly monitor their growth and well-being as athletes.

Vertec Jump Test

Alexander Dear

The Vertec device is a simple-to-use, inexpensive, and portable device which can measure an athlete’s vertical jump height.

Statistical Significance

Becky Conway

Statistical significance is a scientific method that helps to determine whether reported research findings are actually true.

force-velocity profiling FVP

Force-Velocity Profiling

Dr. Ian Dobbs

Force-velocity profiling allows coaches to tailor specific programmes for their athletes by using detailed, objective information.

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