Assessment

Which tests are most sensitive to neuromuscular fatigue?

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Evaluating the status of the neuromuscular system can provide insight pertaining to fatigue levels and performance potential in athletes. A variety of methods have been used in effort to determine neuromuscular fatigue. For example, jump variations (i.e., squat-jump, countermovement-jump, and drop jump) and short distance sprint speed are popular assessments used by practitioners because they …

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Predictors of Athletic Performance

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Performance testing our athletes serves multiple purposes: 1. Informs us of current fitness/performance level (i.e., baseline) 2. Informs us of progress made from training which also enables evaluation of program effectiveness. 3. Provides bench marks for goal setting, progress and thresholds for player selection. 4. Allows coaches to create player profiles to drive program design …

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