Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS*D, ASCC, is a Reader in Strength and Conditioning and Programme Leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, UK. Paul A. Jones, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), CSCS*D, BASES Accred. CSci., is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, UK. John J. McMahon, PhD, CSCS, ASCC, is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning (S&C) at the University of Salford, UK.

• Introduction: The Role of Assessing and Monitoring PerformancePart 1: Testing Considerations1. Ethical and Health and Safety Issues 2. Psychological Issues during Assessment of Performance 3. Reliability, Validity and Measurement Error 4. Standardisation of Testing5. Structured Testing vs. Continual MonitoringPart 2: Assessment Methods6. Assessment of Factors Associated with Injury Risk 7. Vertical Jump Testing 8. Sprint Testing 9. Change of Direction and Agility 10. Strength – Isometric and Dynamic Testing11. Assessment of Power 12. Aerobic Performance Assessment 13. Body Composition Assessment 14. Combined Assessment MethodsPart 3: Interpretation and Application15. Interpretation of Results 16. Presentation and Communication of Results17. Application to Training

Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS*D, ASCC, is a Reader in Strength and Conditioning and Programme Leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, UK. Paul A. Jones, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), CSCS*D, BASES Accred. CSci., is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, UK. John J. McMahon, PhD, CSCS, ASCC, is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning (S&C) at the University of Salford, UK.

• Introduction: The Role of Assessing and Monitoring PerformancePart 1: Testing Considerations1. Ethical and Health and Safety Issues 2. Psychological Issues during Assessment of Performance 3. Reliability, Validity and Measurement Error 4. Standardisation of Testing5. Structured Testing vs. Continual MonitoringPart 2: Assessment Methods6. Assessment of Factors Associated with Injury Risk 7. Vertical Jump Testing 8. Sprint Testing 9. Change of Direction and Agility 10. Strength – Isometric and Dynamic Testing11. Assessment of Power 12. Aerobic Performance Assessment 13. Body Composition Assessment 14. Combined Assessment MethodsPart 3: Interpretation and Application15. Interpretation of Results 16. Presentation and Communication of Results17. Application to Training

Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS*D, ASCC, is a Reader in Strength and Conditioning and Programme Leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, UK. Paul A. Jones, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), CSCS*D, BASES Accred. CSci., is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, UK. John J. McMahon, PhD, CSCS, ASCC, is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning (S&C) at the University of Salford, UK.

• Introduction: The Role of Assessing and Monitoring PerformancePart 1: Testing Considerations1. Ethical and Health and Safety Issues 2. Psychological Issues during Assessment of Performance 3. Reliability, Validity and Measurement Error 4. Standardisation of Testing5. Structured Testing vs. Continual MonitoringPart 2: Assessment Methods6. Assessment of Factors Associated with Injury Risk 7. Vertical Jump Testing 8. Sprint Testing 9. Change of Direction and Agility 10. Strength – Isometric and Dynamic Testing11. Assessment of Power 12. Aerobic Performance Assessment 13. Body Composition Assessment 14. Combined Assessment MethodsPart 3: Interpretation and Application15. Interpretation of Results 16. Presentation and Communication of Results17. Application to Training