Vertical Jump Protocol

Not Affiliated with CSEP - PATH

This video demonstrates how to measure your client's peak leg power using the vertical jump test.

The vertical jump test is especially important in determining functional capacity and independent living.

These CSEP guidelines are under constant revision - If you notice any mistakes or out-of-date information, please let me know in the comments so I can update the video accordingly.

Shannon Fitzpatrick - UVic - 3rd year Kinesiology
Jennifer Baardseth - UVic - 4th year Kinesiology

REFERENCES

Harman, E.A., Rosenstien, M.T., Frykman, R.M., Rosenstein, R.M. & Kraemer, W.J. (1991). Estimation of human power output from vertical jump. Journal of Applied Sports Science, 5(1), 116 - 120.

Payne, N., Gledhill, N., Katzmarzyk, P.T., Jamnik, V. & Ferguson, S. (2000). Health implications of muskuloskeletal fitness. Canadian Journal of Applied Pysiology, 25(1), 114 - 126.

Sayers, S.P., Harackiewicz, D.V., Harman, E.V., Frykman, P.N. & Rosenstien, M.T. (1999). Cross-validation of three jump power equations. Medical Science Sports Exercise, 31(1), 572 - 577.