The athletic profile of an athlete should encompass physiological, biomechanical, anthropometric and performance measures pertinent and important to the a specific sport performance. The physical factors of force, speed and power are considered highly important in a multitude of sports such as soccer, ice hockey, rugby, American football, alpine skiing, basketball, volleyball and handball. Nowadays, there are many different methods and technologies available that are constantly evolving. Objective testing of these physical factors is therefore important for the development of effective training and rehabilitation programs.
