Abstract
Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology Volume 2: Issue 1, Article 12, 2021. Validity refers to the ability of a device to measure what it was intended to measure. Therefore, purpose of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of a novel vertical jump height tool designed by Brower Timing Systems (Salt Lake City, Ut). The Brower vertical jump system was compared to the Vertec jump tester. A convenience sample (n=67) of college students performed three maximum countermovement jumps, with the average score being recorded. Data was collected simultaneously for both devices. Results showed a strong and statistically significant correlation between the Vertec vertical jump tester and Brower vertical jump (r = 0.971, p < 0.001.) A paired t-test showed no significant difference (p = 0.170, t = 1.386) between the two systems. An analysis of equivalence was also performed with alpha set at 0.05 and an upper and lower bound set at +/- 0.5. The observed effect was statistically not different from zero and statistically equivalent to zero. Based on the statistical analysis, it can be concluded the Vertec and Brower vertical jump height systems have a high correlation and are equivalent. The Brower system can be an option for assessing vertical jump height, specifically, the Brower system may be useful for high throughput field environments such as testing teams or larger groups to provide valid data.
Repository Citation
Thomas, L Nathan; Hill, Parker; Fox, Colton; and Brown, Justin R.
(2021)
"Agreement of a Novel Vertical Jump System to Measure Vertical Jump Height: Brower Vertical Jump and Vertec Vertical Jump Systems,"
Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology: Vol. 2:
Iss.
1, Article 12.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/scholarship_kin/vol2/iss1/12