Evaluation of Explosive Strength for Young and Adult Athletes.

Viitasalo, Jukka T.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Evaluation of Explosive Strength for Young and Adult Athletes

Viitasalo, Jukka T.

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, v59 n1 p9-13 Mar 1988

The reliability of new electrical measurements of vertical jumping height and of throwing velocity was tested. These results were compared to traditional measurement techniques. The new method was found to give reliable results from children to adults. Methodology is discussed. (Author/JL)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Measurement Techniques, Muscular Strength, Physical Education, Preadolescents, Psychomotor Skills, Reliability

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