Power Flashcards
What is power?
Power is the product of strength and speed expressed as the work done in a unit of time.
-force (KG) x distance (M)/time (Min or Secs).
- is important in explosive events like throwing and sprinting.
What is the vertical jump test?
1) perform short warm up.
2) stand with your dominant side against the board feet together and reach up as high as possible to record your standing reach height.
3) make the jump and touch the vertical jump board at the peak of your jump.
4) perform 3 times with no rest.
Advantages of vertical jump test?
-minimal equipment required.
-can be completed in any condition.
Disadvantage of vertical jump test?
-need another person to help measure/ with the test.