Abstract

There are numerous field and laboratory anaerobic power tests used by physical educators, coaches, trainers, and researchers to predict an individuals anaerobic power. Although a large number of these tests exist, no one single best test or anthropometric measure exists which can predict anaerobic power. This study used thirty-one college aged males in order to identify the single best test as well as correlate various anthropometric and isokinetic measures with various anaerobic power tests. The anaerobic power tests used were: the vertical jump using the Lewis formula, the Margaria-Kalamen stair climb test, the Wingate maximum anaerobic capacity and peak power test, the Cybex II isokinetic measures for knee extension and ankle plantarflexion at 180 and 240 deg/second, the 40 yard dash, and the standing long jump. Significant correlations at the p<.001 were used in principal factor analysis and then rotated using the varimax criterion. Results showed no single factor emerged. Results also showed that unrelated aspects exist among these tests and that they are not measuring similar qualities. It is suggested that anaerobic tests which are used to evaluate anaerobic power be performed as specifically as the skill being tested. Verf.-Referat