ABSTRACT
This chapter highlights several basic considerations to make when selecting performance assessments. Most of these considerations are straightforward but often get lost in the quest to use cutting edge gadgets purported to be the latest and greatest. The chapter reviews of individual performance assessments. It presents several published cases that provide examples of important performance assessments and their interpretation in applied and research settings. It should also be noted that caution should be used when interpreting the results of previous research and drawing conclusions about an athlete's status using those results. Performance testing provides information regarding adaptations to training including changes in one-repetition maximum jump height, sprint speed and other measures of performance. Their job, among other responsibilities, is to ensure athletes develop the biomotor abilities to support the technical and tactical tasks required for the sport. It is reasonable to suggest that strength forms the foundation of all other biomotor abilities, other than flexibility perhaps.
