pERFORMANCE TESTING AND ANALYSIS
What is performance testing?
To put simply, performance testing is a group of battery tests that are used to measure physical, nutritional and psychological qualities that matter at helping you succeed in performing at your sport. Therefore, the purpose of performance testing is to provide baseline results that we can compare to future results along with providing information on strength and weaknesses along with any potential injury risks.
Why Should We Test?
Qualities such as power, strength, speed and change of direction for example, are important characteristics to a large number of sports and thus tests that measure these are the standard. However, as building robust, injury resilient athletes is just as important as building stronger, faster and agile athletes. There are specific tests that can help flag any potential injury risks. Testing should have a base of testing but also testing relative to the individuals sport.
Who is testing for?
Simply put, everyone. Anyone who is involved in sport from recreational sport participation to elite athletes.