This course is an introduction to force plates and performance testing. Fundamental jump tests, including the squat jump, drop jumps and loaded jumps are discussed, and two isometric tests are also included to show the basics of utilizing a force plate and the metrics collected from these tests.
The second module of the course covers the basics of setting up the testing area, leveling the force plates, zeroing the force plates, and preparing to test your athletes.
The third module of the course shows the VALD software and what to expect with the different testing protocols described.
The fourth module of the course walks through the testing protocol of the squat jump, the countermovement jump without arm swing, and an Abalakov test.
