Volume 18, No. 6, 2021
Effects Of Plyometric Exercise On Selected Motor Skills; A Case Study Approach
Imdad Ali , Sharoon John , Tasleem Arif , Maryum Mustafa Abbasi , Ghulam Mustafa , Sohail Roman , Mehreen Saba
Abstract
Objective: This study was carried out to examine the effects of Plyometric training in certain aspects of motor skills. Methods and Materials: Plyometric Training Group (PTG) consisted of 60 male students from various departments at Sarhad University (SUIT), with an average age of 19-25 years. The Control Group consisted of 60 male students with an average age of 19-25 years. The experiment/intervention included of eight weeks plyometric training program. Apart from their daily routine, the control group received no training. Results: The chosen participants' motor abilities were tested, including speed, endurance, explosive power and agility. The statistical treatment computation ANCOVA was used. Conclusion: Plyometric exercise helped male university students enhance their muscle endurance, explosive strength, speed, and ability. It is also eminent that the said program had significantly improved male university students' speed, muscle endurance and lumbar strength. It was concluded that plyometric exercise is superior in boosting male university students' speed, lumbar strength, stamina, and muscle endurance.
Pages: 5379-5388
Keywords: Plyometric, Explosive Strength, Muscle Endurance, Speed, Agility.