Which of the following statements BEST explains why the standing long jump is a test of power?
A. The distance jumped is directly related to leg power.
B. The test does not require any other fitness skills.
C. Most power-oriented fitness tests are focused on the legs.
D. The standing long jump is the only reliable test of leg power.
Answer (1)
The standing long jump best tests leg power because the distance jumped reflects the explosive strength of the legs. The most accurate statement is that the distance jumped is directly related to leg power. Other options do not adequately connect the jump's distance to the concept of power. ;
