vertical jump test

Question 1

what is the vertical jump test?

Answer 1

to perform the vertical jump test you have to stand with dominant side against board with feet together and reach arm up as a high as you can to record standing reach height .Then bend and dip arms and knees once , and jump and touch the board at peak of jump. you have to perform this 3 times and then you record your best attempt.

Question 2

strengths?

Answer 2

Simple and easy to carry out , no specialised equipment required.

Question 3

Disadvantages?

Answer 3

Need an assistant, technique plays a part in maximising score.

Question 4

Validity ?

Answer 4

can be human error when measuring, incorrect technique when bending knees.

Question 5

Reliability?

Answer 5

Doing the test less than three times ,not performing same warm up(change external factors)