Standing Long Jump Test

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.

Objective

To monitor the development of the athlete's elastic leg strength.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

  • Long Jump pit
  • 30 metre tape measure
  • An assistant

How to conduct the test

The athlete places their feet over the edge of the sandpit. The athlete crouches, leans forward, swings their arms backwards, the jumps horizontally as far as possible, jumping with both feet into the sandpit. The coach should measure from the edge of the sandpit to the nearest point of contact. The start of the jump must be from a static position.

Analysis

Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.

Performance Assessment

For an evaluation of the athlete's performance select the gender, enter the distance and then select the 'Calculate' button.

Gender Distance metres
 
Assessment -

Normative data for the Standing Long Jump Test

The following data has been obtained from the results of tests conducted with world class athletes.

% Rank Females Males
91-100 2.94 - 3.15 metres 3.40 - 3.75 metres
81 - 90 2.80 - 2.93 metres 3.10 - 3.39 metres
71 - 80 2.65 - 2.79 metres 2.95 - 3.09 metres
61 - 70 2.50 - 2.64 metres 2.80 - 2.94 metres
51 - 60 2.35 - 2.49 metres 2.65 - 2.79 metres
41 - 50 2.20 - 2.34 metres 2.50 - 2.64 metres
31 - 40 2.05 - 2.19 metres 2.35 - 2.49 metres
21 - 30 1.90 - 2.04 metres 2.20 - 2.34 metres
11 - 20 1.75 - 1.89 metres 2.05 - 2.19 metres
1 - 10 1.60 - 1.74 metres 1.90 - 2.04 metres

Table reference: D.A. Chu; Explosive Power and Strength; Human Kinetics; 1996

The following table is for 15 to 16 year old athletes:

Gender Excellent Above average Average Below average Poor
Male > 2.01m 2.00 - 1.86m 1.85 - 1.76m 1.75 - 1.65m < 1.65m
Female >1.66m 1.65 - 1.56 1.55 - 1.46m 1.45 - 1.35m < 1.35cm

The following table is for adults:

Gender Excellent Above average Average Below average Poor
Male >3.0m 2.7m 2.5m 2.3m <2.0m
Female >2.8m 2.5m 2.2m 1.9m <1.7m

Target Group

This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Reliability would depend upon, how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity

There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the correlation is high.

Additional Information

Associated Pages

The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

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Associated Books

The following books provide more information related to this topic:

  • Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
  • Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
  • Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
  • Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
  • The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
  • Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
  • Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
  • Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
  • PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2