Sport Science

BREAKING DOWN THE BIG S&C TWITTER “DEBATE” – DETERMINING JUMP HEIGHT METHODS ACCURACY

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Recently my twitter feed was filled with the discussion on jump testing methodologies, measurement accuracy, arm swing and a plethora of other related topics to vertical jump testing. Trying my hardest to keep up (remaining somewhat entertained throughout), I resisted the temptation to join the debate and instead sat back and tried to piece it …

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“I DO SPORT SCIENCE STUFF” – BUT WHAT IS SPORT SCIENCE ANYWAY?

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With the evolution of sport science, there is seemingly becoming increasing confusion to what sport science actually is. With a lot of individuals and organizations doing sport science “stuff”. As such, I think it is important to revisit some key principles of sport science that can (hopefully) be used to better define the role of …

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THE NEEDS ANALYSIS – A DYING ART?

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INTRO: Principally speaking, a needs analysis is defined as the process of evaluation that identifies areas of focus that require attention within your domain. These are typically split into general and specific, whereby “gaps” are discovered and targeted. A needs analysis is not exclusive to the realms of strength and conditioning (S&C), but is a …

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