Jumps Decathlon
The 10 events
The Jumps Decathlon is easy to carry out and is an excellent way to test an athlete's elastic strength. The Jumps Decathlon comprises of the following 10 events:
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How to conduct the test
For each event allow two or three successful attempts recording the best distance/time.
Standing Long Jump
- Place 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. Measure from the edge of the sandpit to the nearest point of contact. The start of the jump must be from a static position.
Standing triple jump
- Take off foot to remain in flat contact with the ground and free swinging of the non contact leg can be used
2 hops, step and jump
- As per Stranding Triple jump
2 hops, 2 steps and jump
- As per Stranding Triple jump
2 hops, 2 steps and 2 jumps
- The second jump is a two footed take off
5 spring jumps (Bunny hops)
- 5 successive two footed bounds (bunny hops) with the feet kept together in a continuous movement
Standing 4 hops and a jump
- As per Stranding Triple jump - repeat test for each leg and record the mean distance
Running 4 hops and jump
- Length of run unlimited - repeat test for each leg and record the mean distance
25 metre hop
- Start from a standing position - repeat test for each leg and record the mean time
5 stride long jump
- Normal long jump rules apply
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.
Jumps Decathlon Scoring Tables
Points are allocated from the Jumps Decathlon Scoring Tables depending on the distance or time achieved. Scores should be compared with the athlete's previous scores to determine the level of improvement. A copy of these tables, in Adobe PDF format, is avalable via this link.
Target Group
This test is suitable for jumpers (e.g. long jump, high jump) but not for individuals 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 performance in competition and the correlation is high.
Free Calculator
- Jumps Decathlon Points Calculator - a free Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can download and use on your computer.
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Associated Pages
The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:
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