Changes in the force-time curve during a repeat power ability assessment using loaded countermovement jumps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Repeat power ability (RPA) assessments traditionally use discrete variables, such as peak power output, to quantify the change in performance across a series of jumps. Rather than using a discrete variable, the analysis of the entire force-time curve may provide additional insight into RPA performance. The aims of this study were to (1) analyse changes in the force-time curve recorded during an RPA assessment using statistical parametric mapping (SPM) and (2) compare the differences in the force-time curve between participants with low and high RPA scores, as quantified by traditional analysis.

Materials and methods

Eleven well-trained field hockey players performed an RPA assessment consisting of 20 loaded countermovement jumps with a 30% one repetition maximum h

SUBMITTER: Natera AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457872 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature