Power and Agility

Question 1

Power

Answer 1

=Work/Time
Ability to perform maximum work in shortest time

Question 2

Vertical/Sargent Jump Test

Answer 2

Jumping height- Reaching height
Best out of 3

Question 3

Balance

Answer 3

Ability to keeo bodys center of gravity within base of support when maintaining static position, volunatry movements or reacting to external stimulus

Question 4

Static Balance

Answer 4

Maintain COG within BOS while sitting/standing

Question 5

Dynamic Balance

Answer 5

Maintain upright position while COG and BOS both move and COG outside BOS

Question 6

Functional balance

Answer 6

Perform daily movement tasks needing balance

Question 7

Affecting Balance and falling risk

Answer 7

COG further from BOS = dec stability

Broader BOS = inc Stability

Resistance training and stretching= maintain and inc balance

Question 8

Assessing Static Balance

Answer 8

Romberg test
Biodex Balance system

Question 9

Assessing dynamic balance

Answer 9

Functional reach test
Star excursion balance test

Question 10

Agility

Answer 10

Ability to change direction as fast as possible while maintaing balance

Question 11

How to assess agility

Answer 11

T-Test
Semo agility test