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Author:   Paul Comfort ,  Paul A. Jones ,  John J. McMahon (University of Salford, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.840kg
ISBN:  

9780415789387

ISBN 10:   0415789389
Pages:   382
Publication Date:   22 October 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Introduction: The Role of Assessing and Monitoring Performance Part 1: Testing Considerations 1. Ethical and Health and Safety Issues 2. Psychological Issues during Assessment of Performance 3. Reliability, Validity and Measurement Error 4. Standardisation of Testing 5. Structured Testing vs. Continual Monitoring Part 2: Assessment Methods 6. Assessment of Factors Associated with Injury Risk 7. Vertical Jump Testing 8. Sprint Testing 9. Change of Direction and Agility 10. Strength – Isometric and Dynamic Testing 11. Assessment of Power 12. Aerobic Performance Assessment 13. Body Composition Assessment 14. Combined Assessment Methods Part 3: Interpretation and Application 15. Interpretation of Results 16. Presentation and Communication of Results 17. Application to Training

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Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS*D, ASCC, is a Reader in Strength and Conditioning and Programme Leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, UK. Paul A. Jones, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), CSCS*D, BASES Accred. CSci., is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, UK. John J. McMahon, PhD, CSCS, ASCC, is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning (S&C) at the University of Salford, UK.

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