Dynamic vs. Static Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
10-4-2018 2:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2018 3:30 PM
Student's Major
Human Performance
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Jessica Albers
Mentor's Department
Human Performance
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
The purpose of this study was to compare the affects of dynamic stretching and static stretching on one's vertical jump performance, to determine which stretching technique is most beneficial in increasing one's vertical jump height. “Static stretching is performed by placing muscles at their greatest possible length and holding that position for a period of time” (Bandy et al., 1997). Dynamic stretching is performed by actively moving a muscle through its range of motion, instead of holding the muscle in a timed stretch (Behm & Chaouachi, 2011). The study includes twenty male and female student participants that range in age, height, weight, physical activity, and fitness level. Each participant attended two sessions and was randomized regarding which stretching technique they performed in either session one or session two. In each session, the participant was taped at specific anatomical joints, for recording and data collection purposes, and was recorded, at a lateral view, performing a vertical jump prior to stretching. Participant was then instructed to perform either four different dynamic stretches or four different static stretches, depending on their randomized protocol for that session. Following the stretches, the participant was again recorded, at a lateral view, performing a vertical jump. Data was evaluated using Kinovea and Microsoft Paint to determine the vertical displacement of each participant's hip joint during their vertical jump both prior to stretching and following, for both sessions of each participant. Data is currently still being collected therefore the results and conclusion of this study is undetermined.
Dynamic vs. Static Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance
CSU Ballroom
The purpose of this study was to compare the affects of dynamic stretching and static stretching on one's vertical jump performance, to determine which stretching technique is most beneficial in increasing one's vertical jump height. “Static stretching is performed by placing muscles at their greatest possible length and holding that position for a period of time” (Bandy et al., 1997). Dynamic stretching is performed by actively moving a muscle through its range of motion, instead of holding the muscle in a timed stretch (Behm & Chaouachi, 2011). The study includes twenty male and female student participants that range in age, height, weight, physical activity, and fitness level. Each participant attended two sessions and was randomized regarding which stretching technique they performed in either session one or session two. In each session, the participant was taped at specific anatomical joints, for recording and data collection purposes, and was recorded, at a lateral view, performing a vertical jump prior to stretching. Participant was then instructed to perform either four different dynamic stretches or four different static stretches, depending on their randomized protocol for that session. Following the stretches, the participant was again recorded, at a lateral view, performing a vertical jump. Data was evaluated using Kinovea and Microsoft Paint to determine the vertical displacement of each participant's hip joint during their vertical jump both prior to stretching and following, for both sessions of each participant. Data is currently still being collected therefore the results and conclusion of this study is undetermined.
Recommended Citation
Rohlik, Callie. "Dynamic vs. Static Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 10, 2018.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2018/poster-session-B/26
