MÓDULO 5.1 USO DE DISPOSITIVOS TECNOLÓGICOS Y MATERIAL COMPLEMENTARIO I (MY JUMP LAB)
The module presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary sport‑technology, focusing on the My Jump Lab mobile application as a central tool for monitoring and improving athletic performance. It begins with a macro‑level analysis of fitness‑technology trends, highlighting the rapid growth of wearable devices, health‑fitness apps, and market spending in Europe. The core of the module introduces My Jump Lab, summarising its development, validation studies, and four pillars of use: vertical jump as a predictor of strength, performance and injury risk; velocity‑based strength training; running technique and economy; and mobility assessment. Detailed evidence is provided for each pillar: classic and recent research linking jump height and rate of force development to sport performance; meta‑analyses showing strength training reduces injury incidence; studies demonstrating a strong linear relationship between mean propulsive velocity (MPV) and %1‑RM load, supporting velocity‑based prescription; and biomechanical factors influencing running economy, including anthropometry, kinematics, flexibility and ground‑reaction forces. The module also explains how My Jump Lab can capture jump height, movement velocity, and range of motion, enabling precise load monitoring and injury‑prevention strategies. The final sections list extensive bibliography, reinforcing the scientific grounding of the presented concepts. Overall, the module equips graduate‑level personal‑training professionals with both the theoretical rationale and practical tools to integrate technology‑driven assessment into strength‑and‑conditioning programs.
Topics
Fitness‑Technology Landscape: Market Growth, App Adoption, and Emerging Trends
Analysis of global fitness trends, download statistics, and financial data for health‑fitness apps, emphasizing the rise of wearable technology and its impact on sport performance monitoring.
My Jump Lab: Validation, Core Features, and Four Pillars of Application
Introduction to the My Jump Lab app, its founder, validation studies for jump height, running mechanics, and ankle dorsiflexion, and the four key functional areas it supports.
Vertical Jump as a Multifactorial Predictor of Strength, Performance, and Injury Risk
Evidence linking jump height and rate of force development to maximal strength, sport‑specific performance, and reduced injury incidence, including studies by Bosco (1983), McLellan et al. (2011), Pupo et al. (2021), and Lauersen et al. (2014).
Velocity‑Based Strength Training: Replacing %1‑RM with Movement Velocity
Discussion of limitations of traditional %1‑RM loading, presentation of González‑Badillo & Sánchez‑Medina (2010) data showing a near‑perfect MPV‑%1‑RM relationship, and implications for safer, individualized load prescription using My Jump Lab.
Running Economy Determinants: Biomechanical, Flexibility, and Ground‑Reaction Factors
Review of factors influencing running economy—anthropometry, stride mechanics, flexibility (especially ankle dorsiflexion), and vertical/horizontal ground‑reaction forces—supported by Saunders et al. (2004) and related literature.
Mobility Assessment via My Jump Lab: ROM Measurement and Injury Prevention
Explanation of how My Jump Lab can quantify range of motion, with emphasis on ankle dorsiflexion limits and their link to landing mechanics and injury risk, citing Mason‑Mackay et al. (2017).