Power in Sports: a literature review on the application, assumptions, and terminology of mechanical power in sport research

The quantification of mechanical power can provide valuable insight into athlete performance because it is the mechanical principle of the rate at which the athlete does work or transfers energy to complete a movement task. Estimates of power are usually limited by the capabilities of measurement systems, resulting in the use of simplified power models. This review provides a systematic overview of the studies on mechanical power in sports, discussing the application and estimation of mechanical power, the consequences of simplifications, and the terminology.

Source: Journal of Biomechanics - August 29, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: E. van der Kruk, F.C.T. van der Helm, H.E.J. Veeger, A.L. Schwab Source Type: research