Which of the following statements best explains why the standing long jump is a test of power?

The options to choose from are:

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.

The correct answer would be A. The standing long jump is a test of power because the distance jumped is directly related to leg power. Unlike the running long jump where speed, agility and power are all factors in the distance jumped, the standing long jump is from a static position so you can only rely on the strength and power in your legs to make the jump.