Endurance And Strength Testing

Question 1

Validity of DGT?

Answer 1

Good for strength in hand but not good for any other test

Question 2

Reliability of DGT?

Answer 2

-Conducted at same time of day
-make sure it’s adjusted to fit the participants hand comfortably

Question 3

Advantages of the DGT?

Answer 3

-Requires minimal equipment
-easy to setup
-can be conducted anywhere

Question 4

Disadvantages of the DGT?

Answer 4

-Equipment is specialised
-only test 1 person at a time
-expensive to buy multiple.
-Only measures grip strength
-may not be sport specific