Alex Macfadyen performing a colorful reaction time test. It looks like it is at some public science display, not a scientific experiment as such.
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Reaction Time Test at the Washington Smithsonian Institute
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Reaction Time
Here is a guy performing the reaction time test at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.. It is not a well controlled test of reaction time, but there are not many videos of reaction time available!
One Minute Curl Up Test of Core Strength
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Muscle Endurance
Here is a group of people performing a one-minute sit up test. They are using the technique of having their hands on their thighs, and sliding them up to their knees. Having the hands like this is a much more controlled method of doing the sit up, compared to some other methods where there is a lot of bouncing and erratic movements.
One Minute Sit Up Fitness Test
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Sit Ups
Here is a group of students performing the one minute sit up test. They are using the technique of having their feet held down (using something attached to the wall) and their arms across their chest. As you can see, it can be difficult to see what is a valid sit up, and also the erratic movements are potentially dangerous.
Tags: core strength·crunches·curl ups·Sit Ups
Harvard Step Test in Spanish
October 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Step Test
Another example of the Harvard Step test in a school classroom, unfortunately (unless you speak the language) the explanation is in Spanish or something like that. There is a lot of talking and not much action.
Harvard Step Test Demonstration
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Step Test
A good example of someone performing the Harvard Step test. This version of the step test is a popular submaximal test of aerobic fitness, and involves stepping up and down on a box for up to five minutes.
40 Inch Vertical Jump by Frank Yang
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Vertical Jump
Here is a video of a 40″ (102 cm) vertical jump by Frank Yang in January 2007. It looks very impressive, and hard to imagine other athletes getting up around 50 inches, which some records show.
Tags: leg power·vertec·vertical jump
Tella Jump at NFL Europe Combine
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Vertical Jump
This video example of the Vertec®-type apparatus for performing the vertical jump fitness test of leg power, is of Gustavo Tella, achieving the best vertical jump at the NFL Europe tryout in 2006. Unfortunately, the video was taken on its side, so you have to go side-on to watch this one.
Tags: combine·football·Gridiron·leg power·NFL·vertec·vertical jump
Vertical Jump Assessment for Recruits
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Vertical Jump
This video is from July 2007, and shows the vertical jump assessment at the Section1Recruiting, Inc Player Evaluation Day.
Tags: leg power·vertec·vertical jump
Vertical Jump Instruction Video
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Vertical Jump
An example of a vertical Jump fitness test using a Vertec®-type apparatus. This is an instruction video with a brief description of how to conduct the test.
Tags: leg power·vertec·vertical jump
